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waterfall will leave you short of words. The reminisce about those childhood nights center of Mookambika National Park, 1 Jog Falls white sheets of water seem to fall with a spent falling asleep to fantastical bedtime Kodachadri’s peak has long acted as a sudden rush through the rocks jutting out. tales. Called Gamaka stories are told by way human magnet luring mankind through the You can view the breathtaking scene from a of putting them in ragas drawn from millennia to explore and experience its number of spots around the waterfall. If you Carnatic music and Kannada folk and then nurturing folds. As you approach its base, are looking for an action packed day, this is singing it. The act of singing the stories is the peak begins to disappear behind the your answer. A hearty picnic accompanied called Gamaka, which is then followed with thick canopy of lushness you find yourself by the marvels of nature makes for a an explanation called Vyakhana. in. While as a result of strong winds its peak memorable experience. remains barren, but the mountain’s base is 3 Kodachadri another dense story. Near its base, deep in 2 Mattur the forest are two waterfalls, Arasinagundi and Belakallu Theertha, that seem to be cascading strings of pearls rather than Shimoga, Gokarna, Uttara Kannada, streams of water such is their sheer Karnataka 581326, India brilliance, both easy treks. As you climb up and begin to approach the peak,
you will come across Sarvajan Peetha, a Considered to be one of the tallest small shrine marking the spot where Adi untiered waterfalls in India, Jog falls also Shankara, an ancient Indian philosopher, known as Gersoppa Falls and Jogada mediated and a few feet away Ganesh Guha, Gundiis are approximately 100 kms from Mattur village, Karnataka, India a small cave enshrining Lord Ganesha. A few Shimoga. The majestic Western Ghats give feet away from the peak is the famous way to the Sharavti river which then plunges Mookambika National Park, Moola Mookambika Temple and next to it is from a height of 829 feet into four cascades. The only village along with its sister village Hosanagara, Shimoga, Karnataka erected a 40 feet high iron pillar with barely The gorgeous waterfalls are surrounded by Hosahalli, Mathur or Mattur as its called, is 577201, India any signs of rust. Legend goes that the iron abundant greenery and a spellbinding where you will come across natives pillar was possibly Goddess Mookambika’s landscape. conversing in Sanskrit. Yes, you read it Beckoning you to experience the bucolic trishul used in slaying demon Mookasura. right,Sanskrit, base of our communication side of Karnataka, are the gently sliding today. With more than 90% of the village’s slopes and towering peak of mountain population well versed in Sanskrit, you Kodachadri. Translating to ‘Jasmine of the 4 Keladi would think that the place and its people hill’, the place, true to its name, will leave have more than their share of cultural your senses captivated and bewitched with The walk to the waterfall is marked by well- heritage to maintain. its sheer natural splendour, sprawling defined craggy walking paths. Surrounded But wait there’s more to behold and marvel around you in every direction. by wild shrubs and sharp rocks, the trekking at. Mathur, again, along with Hosahalli is the Classified as a natural heritage spot by the or walking trail to the waterfall is fairly easy only place where you will come across a way state government and situated right in the to navigate. The view of the untiered of singing and storytelling that will make you Shimoga Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/shimoga page 3
Keladi is a must visit for those who have a them here from the forests to have their number of South Indian and North Indian Royal Orchid Central Shimoga, religious diversion. This town is located in meals and play in the Tunga river Cuisine. The ambience of the restaurant is Opposite Vinayaka Theatre, BH Road, the Sagar Taluk tehsil of the Karanataka backwaters. The sight of the decent and is a fine place to dine with family Near Shimoga Bus Stand state. This beautiful historic town is a relic of elephants splashing in the waters is so and friends. Meal for two person might cost the Keladi rulers who were the feudals of beautiful that you will feel like staying there you around INR 400. +91-8041276667 the Vijayangara Empire. The main sight to for the whole day. The camp timings are Located inside the Royal Orchid visit here is the Rameshwara Temple. The from 8:30 to 11 in the morning. However, if Central, Tiger Trail is one of the finest temple is an epitome of wonderful you do want to see the elephants bathing, it restaurants in the region. You can visit this architecture and depicts Hoysala and is recommended that you reach this place restaurant Dravida style architecture. The temple before 9 am. 2 Hotel Shubham with your family & friends to houses a treasure trove of intricate carvings, experience fine dining. The legendary Tiger which are worth adoring. Where To Trail restaurant offers a wide menu which The temple houses idols of three deities - includes authentic Indian speciality cuisine , Lord Rameshwara, Lord Veerabhadra and Chinese, continental and many other Lord Ganesha. The pillars are stunningly Eat delicacies. The staff of the restaurant is carved with epic gods and goddesses as well 5 Places friendly and the service is fast. as animals. At the ceiling, you can find the http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-shimoga-lp-1143855 legendary two headed bird called 4 Meenakshi Bhavan Garudabande. 1 Hotel Samrat Ashok L.L.R Road ,durgigudi shimoga 5 Sakrebailu 577201 08182402402
Hotel Shubham is one of the places to enjoy vegetarian food in Shimoga. It is a family restaurant, which is widely known for its good quality food and ambience. Noth Indian and South Indian meals served in this restaurant are worth savouring. Cost of dining for two people in this restaurant is B H Road, Bh Road, Shimoga - approximately INR 300. B H road, Opp Science Field,Shimoga 577201,Shimoga
Sakrebailu, situated at a distance of +918182401999 14 km from Shimoga, is a wonderful Hotel Samrat Ashok houses one of the best Meenakshi Bhavan is one of the best places Elephant Camp. The camp has a number of restaurants of the region. The in-house 3 Tiger Trail in Shimoga to savour South Indian food. elephants and is truly a sight to behold. The restaurant offers a wide menu with a Those who love South Indian food, they elephants are all led by Mahouts who bring Shimoga Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/shimoga page 4
must not miss a visit to this restaurant. The ambience of this restaurant and the rates are nominal. As its is located at a strategic location, it is easily accessible.
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See A: Jog Falls B: Mattur C: Kodachadri D: Keladi E: Sakrebailu Accommodation F: Bright Palace Restaurant And Residency G: Mahalakshmi Lodge & Hotel H: Amma Residency I: Bright Palace Restaurant And Residency J: Mahalakshmi Lodge & Hotel K: Amma Residency L: Bright Palace Restaurant And Residency M: Mahalakshmi Lodge & Hotel N: Amma Residency Food O: Hotel Samrat Ashok P: Hotel Shubham Q: Tiger Trail R: Meenakshi Bhavan S: Canteen JNNCE