Things to do in <em>Shimoga</em>
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The best things to do in Shimoga range from downright adrenalizing to profoundly religious. Shimoga, nestled in the Sahyadris, is an abstract canvas painted by the deep browns of the surrounding mountain ranges, the azure of the high skies, the periwinkle of the limpid waters and the happy colours of flocks of birds decorating the skyline.

Shimoga is most popular as a serene trekking and hiking destination. Adventure tourists from across India, come here to enjoy the weekend. Infact, Shimoga is an ideal weekend locale close to the city of Bangalore and Bangalore Adventure Club often organises trekking and camping trips to Shimoga. The Kodachadri Peak is a fulfilling trek that offers a panoramic view of the beautiful district. In addition, Shimoga is home to the famed Jog Falls, which is truly a sight to behold.

However, Shimoga is not all nature. The grand Keladi Temple near Honnemardu, the nearby museum and Nagara Fort, together narrate Shimoga rich history through art and architecture.  

A few miles from Shimoga is the town of Honnemardu, which is a world by itself. Known best for its water-sports, Honnemardu is also a birding-friendly location. It is also frequented by trekkers and hikers alike.

Shimoga is also blessed with luxurious flora and fauna. It has sanctuaries for tigers and lions in addition to conservatory parks for migratory birds. You can spot a sloth bear in the forests of Shettihalli, while here.

The cuisine of Shimoga has a distinct flavour of its own. While it is typical Kannada food, it has a touch of its own. Do not forget to taste the mango pickle of Midigayi Uppinakai and Avalakki, which is ground rice. There is a dessert special to Shimoga and it’s called Halasina Hannina Kadubu. Genesale is another delicacy if you have a sweet tooth.

Finally, the village of Heggodu has a personality of its own. Witness a tribal dance performance and see a local play on your visit here, which should make it to your list of best things to do in Shimoga!

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Gajbaahu Prajapat
Gajbaahu Prajapat
On: 9 Apr 2015
4

I had heard about this place alot from my friends, so i decided to take this trek with my office people. when i reached, the nature was at its best it was worth travelling for 8 hours by bus.. The trek path were quite challenging though. However, the sight was worth the pain taken to trek. I think prior trek experience will be a plus while taking this trek. and i felt so good after the trek, also my colleagues were really happy ! amazing weekend gateaway and stay !

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Durgeshwari Ganaka
Durgeshwari Ganaka
On: 8 Sept 2014
4

Worth the hype. It is one of the best treks ever.

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Amish Dutta
Amish Dutta
On: 17 Jul 2014
4

The trek was fine. There were many professional trekkers with us, who could do the trek easily. The hilly ambience was just awesome to mesmerise you. Even the tour organizer were very helpful to me. they helped me at couple of place so i was very grateful to them, i will recommend this place for a nice long trek in Karnataka.

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Rupinder Nambeesan
Rupinder Nambeesan
On: 11 Jul 2014
4

Kodacheri trekking is highly adventurous and it is one of the by far the best treks I have been too. While, organising a trek by oneself can be a tiresome job, taking a trek deal simplifies lives. Meeting a lot of passionate fellow trekkers is always a great thing to look forward to during treks. As this trek can be really tedious, it is better if one equips himself wisely with good stamina and strength training before hand. Food available during the trek is awful, and it is always advisable to carry essentials like medicines and stuff for the trek. apart from food everything was very good and the views were amazing!

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Gajbaahu Kakkar
Gajbaahu Kakkar
On: 11 Apr 2014
5

The Kundadri Peak is located 80 km from Shimoga and around 20 km from Thirthahalli. It is known for its pristine beauty. We had a great time at this trek. I so suggest this to all my friends already. I had a great trek in short. It was one of the best treks we had. I surely love this and would like to do it again sometime. Only that this place is far from my city and the travel expenses are huge.

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Chandani Achari12 May 2015
3.0
Booked: Trekking And Camping At Kundadri Peak Shimoga

It was good and nice. I had a great time. I liked it completely. I had no issues as such despite the fact that the trek was tough. I had a good time with friends and it was definitely a nice trek.

Gajbaahu Prajapat9 Apr 2015
4.0

I had heard about this place alot from my friends, so i decided to take this trek with my office people. when i reached, the nature was at its best it was worth travelling for 8 hours by bus.. The trek path were quite challenging though. However, the sight was worth the pain taken to trek. I think prior trek experience will be a plus while taking this trek. and i felt so good after the trek, also my colleagues were really happy ! amazing weekend gateaway and stay !

Deeptendu Pandey16 Oct 2014
3.0

Kodachadri Trekking was an interesting experience. I liked the overall experience and the view from the top and where we were staying. the homestay people were really sweet and also gave us good tasty food. Don't except variety of food. over a brilliant experience for me. Only think I felt, was they should give more discounts as it was a bit expensive for my pocket.

Durgeshwari Ganaka8 Sept 2014
4.0
Booked: Trekking And Camping At Kundadri Peak Shimoga

Worth the hype. It is one of the best treks ever.

Gati Dhawan1 Sept 2014
3.0

Not to happy trek. The trek seemed to be challenging and it was like it was meant for professional trekkers. If you are a first time trekker like me, then this trek may not be the right choice to start with. otherwise the place was very beautiful.

Girindra Deshpande11 Aug 2014
4.0
Booked: Trekking And Camping At Kundadri Peak Shimoga

I had lovely trek. I am not a person that loves trek but this a good trek that anyone wants to take. I loved the whole thing. It was well-organized. I wish I could do more treks like this. I recommend this totally and completely.

Amish Dutta17 Jul 2014
4.0

The trek was fine. There were many professional trekkers with us, who could do the trek easily. The hilly ambience was just awesome to mesmerise you. Even the tour organizer were very helpful to me. they helped me at couple of place so i was very grateful to them, i will recommend this place for a nice long trek in Karnataka.

Rupinder Nambeesan11 Jul 2014
4.0

Kodacheri trekking is highly adventurous and it is one of the by far the best treks I have been too. While, organising a trek by oneself can be a tiresome job, taking a trek deal simplifies lives. Meeting a lot of passionate fellow trekkers is always a great thing to look forward to during treks. As this trek can be really tedious, it is better if one equips himself wisely with good stamina and strength training before hand. Food available during the trek is awful, and it is always advisable to carry essentials like medicines and stuff for the trek. apart from food everything was very good and the views were amazing!

Gajbaahu Kakkar11 Apr 2014
5.0
Booked: Trekking And Camping At Kundadri Peak Shimoga

The Kundadri Peak is located 80 km from Shimoga and around 20 km from Thirthahalli. It is known for its pristine beauty. We had a great time at this trek. I so suggest this to all my friends already. I had a great trek in short. It was one of the best treks we had. I surely love this and would like to do it again sometime. Only that this place is far from my city and the travel expenses are huge.

Jai Pandey14 Mar 2020
5.0

We had climbed other peaks of Karnataka as well but this Kodachadri Trek was best till date, as the views in this trekking are incomparable to any other trek here. The waterfall and the lush greenery makes it more amazing to go for.

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