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Shimoga, presently known as Shivamogga, is the administrative headquarters of Shimoga district. Scenic hills, valleys, water bodies, dense forests, flora and fauna, forts, temples and historical places adorn Shimoga, making it a perfect tourist destination.

Shimoga district covers an area of about 10548 sq. kms. The western part of the district has superb tropical forests and some very pretty hilly areas. The eastern region is less dense but has several lakes and river valleys. The traveller to this district can enjoy trekking on the challenging landscape and visit to the historically rich spots.

The region has a long and colourful history dating back to the 3rd century AD when it was under the control of Satavahana dynasty.

Sâgara is a town located in the district of Shimoga of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located within the Western Ghats range, it is known for its proximity to Jog Falls and to the historical places of Ikkeri and Keladi. Varadamoola, the origin of the river Varada, is also near Sagara.

Sirsi is a popular and small town located in Uttara Kannada district. Sirsi is surrounded with picturesque thick deciduous forest and the region is popular for a large number of waterfalls.

The 16th century Marikamba temple in Sirsi is main attraction and it is one of the important seats of shakti worship in Karnataka. Sri Marikamba Temple houses a huge idol of Goddess, which is about seven feet tall.

The small hamlet of Siddapur lies in the Malnad region at an average elevation of 564 m. Situated within the Western ghats with the River Cauvery flowing on one side and the Dubare Reserve Forest on the other side.
Originally called Siddhapura, meaning the “Place of Divine”, Siddapur is known for its coffee estates, lush forests and hilly terrain. An ideal destination for trekkers, Siddapur is surrounded by plantations of cardamom, pepper, vanilla, pineapples, Arecanut (supari) and the jasmine.

Shivanasamudra is a small town in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka. The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. A group of ancient temples are located here and there likely was a village.

Shivnasamudra which literally means “Shiva’s Sea” is a little hamlet situated amidst nature and is poupularly called as Bluff. Here the River Cauvery falls from a height in a deep rocky gorge in the form of two waterfalls collectively called as Shivanasamudra Falls which are the second highest waterfalls in India.

Srirangapatna is a historic city 13 kms from Mysore with huge cultural, religious and historic heritage. Srirangapatna looking like an island surrounded by Cauvery river - was the capital of the warrior kings Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan – The tiger of Mysore.

Srirangapatna was the former capital of Mysore State when it was ruled by Hyder Ali, and later his son Tipu Sultan. Situated 13 kms from Mysore, Srirangapatna has great religious, cultural and historic importance. It was founded in 894 AD by chieftain Thirumalain.
Locate on an island carved out by the Cauvery River, Srirangapatna is sprinkled with temples, palaces and mosques all of which have a tale to tell. The sacred Paschima Vahini section of the Cauvery also flows through the town.

Sringeri, one of the most revered holy towns in South India, is located on the banks of Tunga River. The town is in Chikmagalur village in Karnataka. Sringeri has got it name from the epic character Rishyasringa who figures in Ramayana.

It is a bustling city with the presence of world renowned Sri Sarada Samsthanam (Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham) established in 7th century by Saint Adi Sankaracharya. Adi Sankaracharya, the great exponent of Advaita Vedanta philosophy, had established his first monastery in Sringeri. This is regarded one of the Shakthi Sthalas in India. It is first Mutt out of the original four Sankara Ashrams in India.

Sravanabelagola, a renowned Jain pilgrimage center, is revered as a holy place. It is located in the Hassan District of Karnataka state. There is a beautiful in the heart of the town. The name Sravanabelagola is derived from this. In Kannada, belagola means white pond. There are two picturesque hills in this town, namely Chandragiri (Chikkabetta) and Vindyagiri. It is believed that Bhadrabahu Swami and his disciple King Chandragupta Maurya meditated in these hills.

The prime attraction in this place is the Bahubali statue, world's tallest monolithic statue of the Jain Saint Lord Gomateswara. This 17 m ( 57 ft) tall statue is the real specimen of architectural and sculptural mastery under famous Gangas of Talakad. It has many religious inscriptions carved on the outer surface.