Explore Malnad
Shivamogga sits at the doorstep of the Western Ghats, giving you easy access to some of Karnataka's most beautiful waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries and heritage sites. Book a taxi with driver and let us handle the route while you enjoy the view. For official travel advisories and seasonal updates, you can also check the Karnataka Tourism board.
90 kmOne of India's tallest waterfalls, Jog Falls plunges dramatically through the Western Ghats — spectacular during and just after the monsoon.
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55 kmKnown as the 'Cherrapunji of the South', Agumbe offers misty rainforest views and the region's most famous sunset point.
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95 kmA trekker's favourite peak with panoramic Western Ghats views and the ancient Mookambika temple trail nearby.
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5 kmA forest safari park home to lions, tigers, deer and crocodiles — a great half-day trip for families.
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14 kmWatch and even help bathe rescued and forest-department elephants at this riverside elephant camp.
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45 kmA haven for migratory birds including storks, herons and cormorants, best visited early morning.
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45 kmA small island sanctuary on the Tunga river, popular with birdwatchers and nature photographers.
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70 kmHome to the Sharavathi river and the Linganamakki reservoir, with boat rides and forest views.
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80 kmA quiet backwater destination on the Sharavathi reservoir, popular for camping and kayaking.
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60 kmA hilltop fort with sweeping valley views, once a stronghold of the Keladi Nayaka rulers.
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65 kmHome to the revered Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple, reached by a scenic boat crossing over the reservoir.
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85 kmA historic town with the ornate Rameshwara Temple, capital of the Keladi Nayaka dynasty.
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80 kmFormer capital of the Keladi kingdom, known for the intricately carved Aghoreshwara Temple.
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2 kmA 17th-century Indo-Saracenic palace in the heart of Shivamogga, now an archaeological museum.
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12 kmA picturesque dam and picnic spot on the Tunga river, popular for its gardens and evening views close to the city.
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