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Know About splendid and eventful tour of  Shimoga - Karnataka

Shimoga, the historic Karnataka city is famous for its spectacular locations loaded with picturesque scenic beauty, waterfalls and tall palms carpeted with luxuriant green paddy field. Shimoga is also famous as Rice Bowl of Karnataka because of very high yielding of rice crop. In the ancient time city was the home of Maharishi Durvasa, better known for his anger, who used to carry sweet liquid obtained by squeezing the tender green grass in his Kamandal [Sihi - Moge] from which city name Shimoga is derived. The name Shimoga is also refers to Lord Shiva. Since 1988 Tyarekoppa lion-tiger safari have introduced a new horizon to tourism of Shimoga. This is an ideal picnic spot, situated 10 km from Shimoga where one can sight a variety of Lions, Tigers, Cheetah, Bear, Deer, and exotic migratory birds here.

Shimoga - Karnataka : Vital Tourist Information

Location : Shimoga is a small town from the south Indian state Karnataka located on the banks of Tunga river in the central region of the state on the Sahyadiri ranges, which are part of the picturesque Western Ghats.

State :  Karnataka [India]

Famous as / For : Scenic nature - Rice Production - Lion Safari

Weather & Climate : Shimoga experiences seasonal climate.

Temperature : Summer : Max. 42°C Min. 22°C

                         Winter : Max. 30°C Min. 10°C

Best Time to Visit :   Mid September to Mid March is the best time for Shivamogga visit.

Spoken Languages : Kannada - English - Hindi

Dining / Food Facility : Shimoga is a multi cuisine city for the tourist but when you are here must enjoy local cuisines like Midigayi-uppinakai, Sandige, Avalakki and Akki rotti and Sweets like Genesale, Thotadevvu and Thambli.

Shopping / Tour Souvenir : Shimoga is not a great shopping place from tourist point of view though a few people shop here for purchasing cloths and garments due to low rates and good quality.

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