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Tours Tuesday – Visiting places near Shivamogga Karnataka

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Hi Friends,

I am planning to post tourist places of interest on every Tuesday, hope this will be of interest to you. Please let me know in comments below.

Today lets discuss some of the places of interest in Shivamogga Karnataka

  1. Jog Falls: It is one of the highest waterfalls in India, located on the Sharavathi River. The falls are around 50 km away from the city and offer breathtaking views.
  2. Koodli: Koodli is an ancient town located at the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers. It is famous for its beautiful temples, including the Rameshwara Temple and the Narasimha Temple.
  3. Sakkare bailu Elephant Camp: The camp is located around 14 km from Shivamogga city and is a popular tourist attraction. Here, visitors can watch elephants bathing, feeding, and playing in the river.
  4. Gajanur Dam: It is a beautiful dam located on the Tunga River, around 10 km from the city. The dam is surrounded by lush green forests and offers a scenic view.
  5. Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary: The sanctuary is located around 30 km from the city and is home to a variety of birds, including migratory birds. It is a great place for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
  6. Shivappa Nayaka Palace Museum: The palace was built in the 16th century by the Keladi Nayakas and is now a museum. It showcases the history and culture of the region.
  7. Kodachadri Hill: It is a beautiful hill located around 20 km from the city and is a popular trekking destination. The hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
  8. Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Reserve: The reserve is located around 10 km from the city and is home to a variety of animals, including lions, tigers, and leopards. Visitors can take a safari and watch these majestic animals in their natural habitat.
  9. Kuppalli – Birth place of famous poet Ku.Vem.Pu Kuppalli Venkatappa avara maga Puttappa, also known as K.V.Puttappa.
  10. Kudremukh National Park: Located around 40 km from Theertha Halli, Kudremukh National Park is a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The park is known for its dense forests, rolling hills, and diverse flora and fauna.
  11. Sringeri: Located around 20 km from Theertha Halli, Sringeri is a historical town known for its ancient temples and religious significance. The town is situated on the banks of the Tunga River and is home to the famous Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
  12. Horanadu: Located around 30 km from Theertha Halli, Horanadu is a popular pilgrimage site known for the Annapoorneshwari Temple. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Annapoorneshwari and is a popular destination for devotees.
  13. Balehonnur: Located around 25 km from Theertha Halli, Balehonnur is a picturesque village known for its coffee plantations and scenic beauty. The village is also home to the Kavishaila, a monument dedicated to the famous Kannada poet Kuvempu.
  14. Kalasa: Located around 40 km from Theertha Halli, Kalasa is a small town known for its ancient temples and natural beauty. The town is situated on the banks of the Bhadra River and is surrounded by lush green hills and forests.
  15. Agumbe: Located around 70 km from Theertha Halli, Agumbe is a small hill station known for its scenic beauty and biodiversity. The town is situated in the Western Ghats and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including the king cobra

Sakkare Bylu (Elephant Camp) Shimoga

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Sakkare bylu is a place situated in Shimoga District, Karnataka State which is in India.

Most part of Shimoga originally known as Shivamogga is covered by Forest area. Thus there is plenty of Greenery and wild life. Also the river Tunga flows elegantly through out the year. As such Shimoga has lots of Tourist spots but here I tell you about less known ‘Elephant camp’. The place is called Sakkare bylu. In the local language Kannada, Sakkare means Sugar. I believe there were Sugarcane fields nearby, and elephants came to eat them regularly, may be that is why they still come there today, and place is named ‘elephant camp’.

If you would like to visit Elephants you should be there by 8A.M and before 10a.m. The bathing process goes on from 8am till 10am. Then the elephants are fed breakfast. Their foreheads are smeared with Oil to keep them cool during summer. They were given Dry coconut, Banana and Hay as breakfast. You can also go for Boat ride in Tunga river.

I heard there will be elephant ride too, but on the day we went it was not available.

On the way back we visited Gajanur Dam, where a dam is constructed to Tunga river and water is used for agricultural purpose. There we played in the clean and cold water.

Here are some of the photos from our visit to Sakkare bylu.