Agumbe is a village located in the Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka, India. Lying in the Thirthahalli taluk and the Malnad region, Agumbe is among the places in India that receive very heavy rainfall earning it the sobriquet, “Cherrapunji of the South”. It is also the home of… Continue reading
Vijayanagara Sémréjyamu, referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was a South Indian empire based in the Deccan Plateau. Established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I.[1] The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts by the southern powers against Islamic invasions… Continue reading
Another bird sanctuary worth visiting is the Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, which is located in Gudavi of Sorab taluk in Shimoga District and is also the only sanctuary situated in the midst ofa dense forest. One of the five famous bird sanctuaries of Kdrnataka, the Guduvi Bird Sanctuary is 16 km… Continue reading
One of the few bird sanctuaries in the Malenaadu region of Karnataka, Mandagadde, in the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary, is an island formed in the middle of the River Tunga and provides the necessary shelter and food for a variety of birds. Mandagadde is surrounded by a dense forest and forms… Continue reading
At a distance of 10 km from Shimoga, en-route to Sagar Lions, Tigers and other animals are often found roaming around in the deep forests freely. The Lion-Tiger Safari started way back in 1988 is an ideal picnic spot. The safari is spread . Continue reading
The Shivappanaika Palace Museum is located in the very hub of Shimoga City, on the banks of Tunga River. The palace was built by Keladi ruler, Shivappa Nayaka during the 16th century. The palace is a product of architectural magnificence and is built entirely of rosewood. Continue reading
One destination which shows off the architectural splendour of Shimoga the best is the Sacred Heart Church of Shimoga. The church of the Catholics, the Sacred Heart Church of Shimoga is said to be the second largest church in India. Continue reading
For every nature and wildlife enthusiast travelling to Karnataka, the Mandagadde and the Gudavi bird sanctuaries are definitely destinations worth visiting. Mandagadde One of the few bird sanctuaries in the Malenaadu region of Karnataka, Mandagadde, in the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary Continue reading