Shimoga, meaning the ‘face of Shiva’ is situated at a distance of 275 km from Bangalore, and is also known as the bread basket of Karnataka, because of the rich fertility of this region. For every travel and adventure lover Shimoga is like heaven on Earth.
Shimoga has been officially renamed Shivamogga. It is often called the cultural capital of Karnataka, and is a place brimming with nature and beautiful landscapes. This magnificent hill station, which is the gateway to India’s beautiful Western Ghats, is a perfect tourist attraction.
Shimoga is a true nature’s gift, spread with waterfalls, and enchanting natural scenery of hills, dense forests, flora and fauna. Its forts, swaying palms and abundant paddy fields. All these make Shimoga a picturesque locale.
This place has many tourist attractions. One among them is Shivappa Nayaka Palace, which is located in the heart of Shimoga city, on the banks of River Tunga. This palace was built in the 16th century by the Keladi ruler, Shivappa Nayaka. There are several waterfalls around Shimoga that attract the senses of every nature buff.