Thirthahalli

Thirthahalli is in Shimoga.

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Thirthahalli is a center city in malnad or Western Ghats with various tourism Attractions.

60 km from Shimoga and 150 km away from Mangalore

Ambuthirtha. This mountain is the start of the river Sharavathi and has a famous temple on the top. According to myth, the god Rama used his bow and arrow (Ambu) to shoot the ground, in order to quenche his wife Sita's terrible thirst. As the arrow hit the ground, water started streaming out of it and formed the river that stills runs down today. It was named after the local word for arrow: shara. At the starting point of the river lies a small pond, which surrounds a famous temple for the god Rama.
Mandagadde Pakshidhama Bird Sanctury.
Sakrebail Elephant Camp.
Kuppalli.
Chibbalagudde.
Sringeri.
Agumbe.
Kavaledurga Fort (79 km far from Shimoga and 19 km from Thirthahalli). 9th century fort is under archaeology department of India. This is a 3 round fort with shikareshwara and Srikanteshhwara Temple at the high. and a wide ruined palace site. at the peak of mountain there is place to view sunset. some beautiful ponds and lakes are built there
Nagara Fort.
Humcha Jain Temple.
Kundadri Hill. This has a Jain temple with a pond and good opportunities for hiking, as the natural surroundings are rather pretty. Carry your own food and drinks, as you will not find any sellers at the top.
Achakanye Falls. This is a small waterfall with less visitors. one can reach easily from Ambuthirtha, Aralsuruli and Nonabur.
Humcha. A small town with a famous Jain temple and a pashwanatha statue.

Lodges & Homestays are available at any places of tourism attractions

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