Places to visit near Thirthahalli & Shivamogga
A taluk-by-taluk guide to Shivamogga district — waterfalls, forts, temples and wildlife, all reachable with a VP Holidays car or tempo.
Seven taluks, one district.
Pick a taluk to see its places, approximate distances from Thirthahalli and a suggested day trip.
Thirthahalli
Agumbe Sunset Point · Kundadri Hill · Kavaledurga Fort
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Shivamogga
Sakrebyle Elephant Camp · Tyavarekoppa Lion & Tiger Safari · Gajanur Dam
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Bhadravati
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple · Bhadra Dam (BR Project) · Bhadra Tiger Reserve gateway
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Sagar
Jog Falls · Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple · Keladi Rameshwara Temple
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Hosanagara
Kodachadri · Nagara (Bidanur) Fort · Hidlumane Falls
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Shikaripura
Balligavi · Talagunda · Huchcharaya Swamy Temple
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Soraba
Chandragutti Renukamba Temple · Chandragutti Fort · Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Explore places →Just across the border, Chikkamagaluru.
We sit on the edge of Chikkamagaluru district. These places are an easy drive from Thirthahalli (approximate road distances).
Koppa
~26 km~30 minFirst town across the Chikkamagaluru border, on the way to Sringeri and the coast. Areca and coffee country.
Sringeri
~50 km~1 hrSharada Peetham on the banks of the Tunga, a popular pilgrimage and a favourite for family and wedding trips.
Chikkamagaluru
~110 km~2.5 hrsCoffee hills, Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri and Hirekolale lake. Ideal for a 2-day trip.