Shivamogga

Shivamogga, is a city and the district headquarters of Shimoga District in the central part of the state of Karnataka, India. The city lies on the banks of the Tunga River. Being the gateway for the hilly region of the Western Ghats, the city is popularly nicknamed as "Gateway of Malnad". The town of Shivamogga has been a home to several great dynasties and kingdoms. Steeped in rich heritage and culture, this main city of Shivamogga District derives its name from the words 'Shiv-Mukha' implying 'Face of Lord Shiva'.

The town of Shivamogga packed with several marvels of nature in form of picturesque landscape, gorgeous waterfalls, mystical temples and lush green surroundings, its raw beauty will leave you absolutely enchanted. Blessed with swaying palms and verdant paddy fields, the place has earned itself a nickname of rice bowl as well as the bread basket of Karnataka. With four rivers namely Sharavathi, Kumudavath, Tungabhadra and Varada making their way into the city, gurgling and

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach

By Air

The nearest airport to Shivamogga is Mangalore Airport situated around 190 kms away.

By Train

Shivamogga Town has a railway station, and there are trains that run to and from Bangalore and Mysuru.

Shopping

Shopping in Shivamogga is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Shivamogga to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Shivamogga means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Shivamogga is the most important activitie

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