Government of India

Ministry of MSME

DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL PROFILE

MSME-Development Institute
(Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India)
Rajaji Nagar Industrial Area, Bengaluru. - 560010
Ph: 91 080 23151581, 82, 83
Fax: 91 080 23144506
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.msmedibangalore.gov.in
SHIMOGA DISTRICT & ITS TALUKS

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 FOREWORD
The Micro, Small and, Medium Enterprises, Development Institute (earlier called
SISI), under Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, Bangalore is one of the prime
organizations in Karnataka, engaged in the promotion and development of Industries in
the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. As a part of the promotional and
developmental activities, the Institute conducts studies on the Status and performance
of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the State. The District profile is one such
report compiled and updated under District Industry Development Plan of the
Institute assigned by Office of the Development Commissioner (SSI), New Delhi. This
report contains the present status of economy, geographical information, statistical data
relating to MSME’s in each district, salient features of the progress of the different
sectors of the each district of Karnataka and performance of industries particularly in
Micro, Small and Medium industries.

I am happy to appreciate the efforts put in by all the officers and staff in
this institute especially Shri. Rajkumar, IES, Deputy Director (EI), Smt. Neethu. K.
Thomas, ISS, Assistant Director, Shri. D.Nataraja, Assistant Director (Stat),
Shri.K.M.Balajee, Assistant Director (EI), Shri. Rajendran.B, Assistant Director (Hosiery),
Shri. A. Shivakumar, Assistant Director (Mech), Smt. Sruthi G K, Assistant Director (EI),
Shri. R. Anbu Kumaran, Assistant Director (IMT) in collecting the latest information
available from different departments of Government of Karnataka and in bringing out
this Industrial Profile report. I would also like to thank all Joint Directors of District
Industry Centres, Senior Officers of Statistics Division of Govt. of Karnataka, Director of
Industries and Commerce, for their valuable inputs during the preparation of this
document. I sincerely hope that this report will be useful to all concerned with the
development of Industries. It is needless to state that this document will serve as a
valuable guide to the prospective entrepreneurs who are desirous of setting up of
industries/enterprises in the state.
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BANGALORE (S.N.RANGA PRASAD)

15.06.2016 Director
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 Table of Contents
S. No. Topic Page No.
1. General Characteristics of the District 6
1.1 Location & Geographical Area 6
1.2 Topography 6
1.3 Availability of Minerals. 7
1.4 Forest 7

1.5 Administrative set up 7

1.6 Infrastructure 8
2. District at a glance 8-10
2.1 Existing Status of Industrial Area in the District 10-11
2.2 Existing Status of Industrial Estates in the District 11
3. Industrial Scenario of Shimoga District 12
3.1 Industry at a Glance 12
3.2 Year Wise Trend of Units Registered 12
Details of Existing Micro & Small Enterprises & Artisan Units
3.3 13-14
in the District
3.4 Large Scale Industries / Public Sector undertakings 14
3.5 Major Exportable Item 14
3.6 Growth Trend 14
3.7 Vendorisation / Ancillarisation of the Industry 15
3.8 Medium Scale Enterprises 15
3.9 Service Enterprises 15
3.9.1 Potentials areas for service industry 15
3.9.2 Service Enterprises having scope in Shimoga district. 15
3.10 Potential for new MSMEs 15
4. Existing Clusters of Micro & Small Enterprise 16
4.1 Details of Major Clusters 16
4.1.1 Manufacturing Sector 16
4.1.2 Service Sector 16
5. Steps to set up MSME 16-17
6. Additional information if any 18-20

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 Industrial Profile of Shimoga District

1. Introduction & General Characteristics of the District:

 Shimoga is located at an altitude of 640 meters above sea level and situated at a
distance of 273 Km from Bangalore.
 Spread across 7 Talukas – Bhadravathi, Hosanagara, Sagar, Shikaripur, Shimoga,
Soraba and Thirthahalli.
 Rich in natural Resources - As a part of Western Ghats and due to nature’s blessings,
the rivers inundate the fertile alluvial soil round the year and makes district - ‘the
bread basket of Karnataka’.
 Ruled by the great Indian dynasties of the Kadambas, Gangas, Chalukyas,
Rastrakutas, Keladi and Vijaynagar Kings.
 Shimoga (Face of Shiva), was established by the Keladi rulers. It reached its pinnacle
during the rule of Shivappa Nayaka around 1600 A.D.
 Sharavathi Hydel Project and Varahi Project contribute towards the substantial portion
of the state’s power needs.
 Well-known for ‘Jog Falls’ - nature’s headlong tumble created by Sharavathi river with
a drop of 253 m in four distinct cascades; creating the highest falls in Asia.

1.1 Location & Geographical Area:

Shimoga district is a part of the Malnad region of Karnataka and is also known as
the Gateway to Malnad or Malenaada Hebbagilu in Kannada. The district is landlocked
and bounded by Haveri , Davanagere , Chikmagalur , Udupi and Uttara Kannada
Districts. The district ranks 9th in terms of the total area among the districts of
Karnataka. The district is spread over an area of 8465 square kms. Shimoga lies
between the latitudes 13°27' and 14°39' N and between the longitudes 74°38'
and 76°04' E at a mean altitude of 640 m etres above sea level. The peak
Kodachadri hill at an altitude of 1343 metres above sea level is the highest point in this
district. Rivers Kali, Gangavathi, Sharavathi and Tadadi originate in this district. The two
major rivers that flow through this district are Tunga and Bhadra which meet at
Koodli near Shimoga city to gain the name of Tungabhadra, which later joins Krishna.

1.2 Topography:

Temperature 37.2˚ C (Max.) 23.2˚ C (Min.)

Average Rainfall 1813 mm

Tungabhadra,Kumadvati, Haridravati,Sharavathi,
Rivers
Kushavathi, Varahi,Varada, Gargita and Dandavathi

Area 8477 sq km
Population 1,755,512 (As per 2011 census)

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1.3 Availability of Minerals:
 Building Granite
 Laterite Stone
 Quartz
 Dolerite
 Lime Shell
 Lime Kankan.
PRODUCTION OF MINERAL
Sl. No. Name of Mineral Production in tones
2010-11
MAJOR MINERALS:
1 Lime Stone 27998 Bhadravati
2 Manganese 2158 Shikaripura
3 China Clay 17014 Thirthahalli
MINOR MINERALS:
1 Building Stone 9500 Badravati
2 Building Stone 53910 Shimoga
3 Building Stone 25870 Hosanagara
4 Building Stone 3600 Shikaripura
5 Building Stone 33305 Thirthahalli
6 Building Stone 10485 Sagara
7 Laterite 3460 Sagara
8 Building Stone 20360 Soraba

1.4 Forest:
The western part of the district has superb tropical forests and some very
pretty hilly areas.The eastern region is less dense but has several lakes and river
valleys. The forest area of the district is 276855 hectares. Shimoga district is rich in
flora and fauna, the dense forest and green shrub jungles are main producers of
sandalwood, rosewood, teak and other exotic timber. Mango, Jackfruit, Tamarind etc are
the other important trees found around the district with rich yields. The dense forests
of the district is home for wild animals like Elephant, Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Wild boar,
Bear, Antelope,Bison,Porcupine,Monkeys,wolves and many other animal.

1.5 Administrative set up:

Shimoga district is divided into 2 sub-divisions and 7 Taluks. The Shimoga Sub-division
comprises the taluks of Shimoga, Bhadravathi and Thirthahalli. The Sagar sub-division
comprises Sagar, Shikaripura, Sorab and Hosanagara. The Shimoga district
administration is headed by the Deputy Commissioner with additional role of a district
Magistrate. Assistant Commissioners, Tahsildars, Shirastedars, Revenue inspectors and
Village Accountants help the Deputy Commissioner in the administration of the district.
The district headquarters is Shimoga city.

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1.6 Infrastructure

2. District at a glance
S.No Particular Year Unit Statistics
1. Geographical features
A. Geographical Data
i) Latitude 13°27’ and 14°39’ North Latitude
ii) Longitude 74 37’ and 75 52’ East Longitude.
iii) Geographical Area Hectares 84778
B. Administrative Units
i) Sub divisions Nos 2
ii) Tehsils Nos 7
iii) Sub-Tehsil Nos 14
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 iv) Patwar Circle(Hobblies) Nos 414
v) Panchayat Simitis Nos 260
vi) Nagar nigam Nos 9
vii) Nagar Palika Nos 9
viii) Gram Panchayats Nos 267
xi) Revenue villages Nos 1530
x) Assembly Area Nos 7
2. Population (As per Census 2011)
A. Sex-wise
i) Male 2011 Nos 879817
ii) Female 2011 Nos 875695
B. Rural Population 2011 Nos 1132286
C. Urban Population 2011 Nos 623226
3. Agriculture
A. Land utilization
i) Total Area Hectares 84778
ii) Forest cover Hectares 276855
iii) Non Agriculture Land Hectares 88708
iv) Cultivable Barren land Hectares 13312
4. Forest
i) Forest Hectares 276855

5. Livestock & Poultry

A. Cattle
i) Cows Nos 579254
ii) Buffaloes Nos 191142
B. Other livestock
i) Goats Nos 61680
ii) Pigs Nos 4070
iii) Dogs Nos 102310
6. Railways
i) Length of Rail line Kms. 119.05
7.
Roads
(a) National Highway Kms. 220.00
(b) State Highway Kms. 994.00
(c) Main District Roads Kms. 1988.00
(d) Other district & R - - -
ural
Roads
(e)Rural road/ - - -
Agriculture
8. Marketing
(f) Board Roads
Kacha Road Kms. 2339.24
Communication
(a) Telephone connection Nos. 97258
(b) Post offices Nos. 360
(c) Telephone Exchanges Nos. 117
(d ) Density of Telephone -
(e) PCO -
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 (f) Mobile phones Nos. 302005
Public Health
9. (a) Allopathic Hospital No’s 6
(b) Beds in Allopathic No’s 650
hospitals
(c) Govt.Hospitals No’s 6

(d) Beds in hospitals No’s 650

(e) Unani hospitals No’s -

(f) Community health No’s 7
centers
(g) Primary health centers No’s 89
(h) Dispensaries No’s 34
(i) Sub Health Centers No’s 5
(j) Private hospitals No’s 59

10 Banking
(a) Commercial Bank No’s 161
(b) Rural Bank No’s 28
(c) Co-Operative bank No’s 17
11 Education
(a) Primary school No’s 1060
(b) Middle schools No’s 1268
(c)Secondary & senior No’s 426
secondary schools
(d) Colleges No’s 108
(e) Technical University No’s 0

2.1 Existing Status of Industrial Areas in the District

S. Name of No No of No of No. of
(In hectare)

Sqm (In Rs.)

(In hectare)
developed

No Ind. Area of allotte Vacant Units in

Prevailing
acquired

Rate Per

. Plot d Plots Productio

Land

Land

s Plots n

1 Machenaha 152.4 152.4 - 136 136 - -

lli Industrial
Area

2 Mandli 16.80 16.80 - 33 33 - -

Kallur
3 Auto 8.00 8.00 - 235 235 - -
Complex,
4 Nidige 23.00 23.00 - 36 36 - -

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5 Sanda 25.40 25.40 - 52 01 51 -

Total 225.6 225.6 - 492 441 51

2.2 Existing Status of Industrial Estates in the District

Sl Name of Numbers Numbers of Numbers No.of units

No Ind. of Allotted of in

Sqm (In Rs.)

Estate Formed Vacated production
developed

Prevailing
Rate Per
In acres
In acres
acquired

Land
Land

Sheds
Sheds
Sheds

Sheds
Plots

Plots
Plots
Plots
1 Shimoga 30.00 30.00 1500 80 99 81 99 0 0 80 94
2 Mandli 10.00 10.00 1235 37 20 36 20 1 0 15 18

3 Bhadravath 5.00 5.00 1960 1 20 1 20 0 0 1 20

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4 1.Sagar 10.00 10.00 630 33 40 32 40 1 0 26 29
2.Auto 4.21 4.21 630 67 0 67 0 0 0 63 0
Complex,
Sagar
5 Hosanagar 4.80 4.80 170 36 0 36 0 0 0 0 0

6 Shiralkoppa 5.00 5.00 220 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 6

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 3. INDUSTRIAL SCENERIO OF SHIMOGA DISTRICT
3.1 Industry at a Glance

No Head Unit Particulars

1. REGISTERED MSMEs Nos 19092

2. LARGE INDUSTRIAL UNITS Nos 11

3. TOTAL EMPLOYED IN MSMES Nos 86406

4. NO. OF INDUSTRIAL AREA Nos 4

5. NO. OF INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Nos 6

6. NO. OF INDUSTRIAL PARK Nos -

7. Total investments in MSMES In lakhs 66221

Total no of units, investments& employment in MSMEs are from 2005 to 2016 Source: DIC, Shimoga.

3.2 Year wise trend of units registered

NUMBER OF INVESTMENT
YEAR EMPLOYMENT
REGISTERED UNITS (lakh Rs.)

Upto 2005-06 11425 42856 18905

2006-07 500 1401 727

2007-08 647 2412 1161

2008-09 681 3171 2196

2009-10 733 2345 2364

2010-11 735 3221 1177

2011-12 887 4080 7096

2012-13 981 4905 7750

2013-14 1084 6856 4483

2014-15 1252 6876 4162

2015-16 1064 8283 16200

Source: DIC, Shimoga.

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3.3 Details of existing Micro and Small Enterprises and Artisan Units in
Shimoga district.

NIC TYPE OF NUMBER INVESTMENT EMPLOY-

CODE INDUSTRY OF UNITS (Lakh Rs.) MENT
NO.
20 Agro based 2505 6730.00 8950
22 Soda water ( aerated Water ) 50 25.00 250
23 Cotton textile - - -
24. Woolen, silk & artificial Thread - - -
based clothes.
25. Jute & jute based - - -
26. Ready-made garments & 1500 790.00 3700
embroidery
27. Wood/wooden based furniture 1650 900.00 5250
28. Paper & Paper products (printing) 410 570.00 1330
29. Leather based 740 320.00 1660

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 31. Chemical/Chemical based 190 447.00 1775
30. Rubber, Plastic & petro based 281 680.00 1075
32. Mineral based Ferrous & non ferrous 47 2235.00 1130

33. Metal based (Steel Fab.) 240 425.00 730

35. Engineering units 1300 2210.00 6450
36. Electrical machinery and 430 725.00 790
transport
97. Repairing
equipment& servicing 1325 1130.00 6320
01. Others 2415 5210.00 10542
Automobile 390 840.00 3280
Other Services 587 790.00 1727
Source: DIC, Shimoga. (As on 31.03.2016)

3.4 Large Scale Industries / Public Sector undertakings

List of the units in Shimoga & near by Area

1. M/s Vishveshwaraiah Iron & Steel Plant, Bhadravathi

2. M/s Mysore Paper Mill Pvt. Ltd., Bhadravathi
3. M/s Paper Packaging Pvt. Ltd., Mandli Kallur Indl.Area, Shimoga
4. M/s Shanthala Sphero Cast Pvt. Ltd.,NO.368, Machenahalli Indl.Area,Shimoga
5. M/s Perfect Alloy Component Pvt. Ltd., Sawalanga Road, Shimoga
6. M/s Ambuthirtha Power Pvt. Ltd. Bus stand Road, Jogfalls,Sagar Tq. Shimoga
7. M/s Shimoga Milk Union Ltd., Machenahalli, Shimoga Tq.
8. M/s M.S.P.L. Gases Ltd., Steel Authority of India, VISL, Bhadravathi
9. M/s Bharath Starch Industries, Machenahalli Indl.Area, Shimoga Tq.
10. M/s Shahi Exports ltd., Machenahalli Indl.Area, Shimoga Tq.
11. M/s Exchanging Technologies, IT park, Machenahalli Indl.Area, Shimoga Tq.

3.5 Major Exportable Items:

Automobile based industries and the Engineering based industries are the
prominent ones in the district which envisages the export of the following
items.

IC Engine Parts, Volvo Sheets Inserts, Ductile Iron Castings, Niharol Casting,
Stainless Steel Castings, Alloy Steel Stainless Steel and Nickel Castings,
Centrifugally Cast, Cylinder Liners, Diesel Engines, white duplex boards,
Printing papers.
3.6 Growth Trend:
Auto components, Foundry units, engineering units, brick manufacturing, areca
processing, and BPO service units are coming up in Shimoga district. Now
Ready made garments units have also been established. In rice mill sector
instead of new units coming up, existing units are undergoing expansion
and modernization to catch up w ith competition.
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3.7 Vendorisation / Ancillarisation of the Industry
There is good scope for vendor development in Handicrafts sector at Sager
where many sandal wood carving artisans are living. As there are two mega
industries viz., Mysore Paper Mills and Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Ltd., in
Bhadravathi, there is scope for ancillary units.

3.8. Medium Scale Enterprises

3.8.1 List of the units in Shimoga & Near By Areas

1. M/s Pealite Liners Pvt. Ltd., PB No.110, NT Road, Shimoga

2. M/s Bhadra Packaids Pvt., Bommenahalli, Bharandur Post, Bhadravathi Tq.
3.M/s Malenadu Alloy Castings Pvt. Ltd., 36A, Machenahalli Indl.Area, Shimoga

3.8.2 Major Exportable Items:

C.I Engine Parts, Valve Sheets Inserts, Cylinder Liners & Diesel Engines

3.9 Service Enterprises:

1. Ware houses
2. Automobile servicing.
3.9.1 Potential areas for service industry
1. Automobile servicing
2. Cold storages
3. BPO services.
4. Hard ware servicing.

3.10 Potential for new MSMEs

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 4. Existing Clusters of Micro & Small Enterprises

4.1 Details of Major Clusters in the district:

4.1.1 Major Clusters in the Manufacturing Sector:

a. Jewellery cluster Shimoga District: DSR is been sanctioned and forwarded to GOI for
approval.

4.1.2 Major Clusters in the Service Sector:

1. Software Development
2. ITES

5. Steps to set up MSME

Following are the brief description of different agencies for rendering assistance to the
entrepreneurs.
S.No. Type of assistance Name and address of agencies
1. Registration of MSMEs Online Registration. www.udyogaadhaar.gov.in

Director, MSME-Development Institute

Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, Rajaji Nagar Industrial Estate,
West of Chord Road, Bangalore. 560010  Phone : 080-23151581/82/83
 e-mail: [email protected] www.msmedibangalore.gov.in
2. Identification of Project MSME-Development Institute
Profiles, Techno-economic and Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India,
Managerial consultancy Rajaji Nagar Industrial Estate, West of Chord Road, Bangalore. 560010
 Phone : 080-23151581/82/83  e-mail: [email protected]
Services , Market survey and
www. msmedibangalore.gov.in
economic survey reports.
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Adviser
Technical Consultancy Services Organisation of Karnataka
th
(A Govt. of Karnataka Organisation) 4 Floor, Basava Bhavan,
Basaveshwara Circle, Bangalore 560 001.
 Phone : 080-22266134/2226152/41512382
 e-mail: [email protected] www. tecsok.com
3. Industrial Land Chief Exceutive Officer & Executive Member
Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB)
4th & 5th Floor, East Wing, Khanija Bhavan, Race Course Road,
Bangalore. – 560001  Phone : 080-22265383/22267900
 e-mail: [email protected] www.kiadb.in
4. Industrial Shed Chairman
Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation
Limited., (KSSIDC), Industrial Estate, Sagar Road, Shimoga. - 577204
 Phone : 08182-250607 www.kssidc.kar.nic.in
5. Financial Assistance All Nationalized Banks

Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC)

Devaraj Urs Comml. Complex, Gopi circle, Nehru Road, Shimoga-577201
 Phone : 08182-229236  e-mail: [email protected] www.ksfc.in
6. For Raw Materials under Govt. Chairman
Supply Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation
Limited., (KSSIDC)
Industrial Estate, Sagar Road, Shimoga. - 577204  Phone : 08182-
250607 www.kssidc.kar.nic.in

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 General Manager
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
No. 25, First Main Road, KSSIDC Industrial Estate, 6 th Block, Rajaji Nagar,
Bangalore. 560010  Phone : 080-23109059/23307791/23147858
 e-mail: [email protected] www.nsic.co.in
7. Plant & Machinery under General Manager
hire/purchase basis National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
No. 25, First Main Road, KSSIDC Industrial Estate, 6th Block,
Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore. 560010
 Phone : 080-23109059/23307791/23147858
 e-mail: [email protected] www.nsic.co.in
8. Power / Electricity Mangalore electricity supply company limited,MESCOM
9. Technical Know-How Managing Director
Karnataka Council for Technological Upgradation (KCTU)
4th Floor, Basava Bhavan, Basaveswara Circle, Bangalore - 560001
 Phone : 080-22250722  e-mail: [email protected]
 e-mail: [email protected] www.kctu.kar.nic.in
10. Quality & Standard Scientist ‘F’ & Head
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Peenya Industrial Estate, 1 st Stage, Tumkur Road, Bangalore-560058
 Phone : 080-28394955/283949656  e-mail: [email protected]
www.bis.org.in
11. Marketing & Export Assistance Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC)
III Floor, ‘A’ Block, BMTC Complex, Shantinagar, Double Road,
Bangalore -560027.  Phone 080-22230853 / 22210633 / 22534444
 e-mail: [email protected] www.vtpckarnataka.gov.in

Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC)

Sub-Regional Office, 2nd Floor, Vinayaka Complex,
44/45 Residency Road Cross, Bangalore- 560025
 Phone : 080-25581396/25588619  e-mail: [email protected]
www.eepcindia.com

EXIM Bank India

Ramanashree Arcade, Floor 4, 18 M G Road, Bangalore.
 Phone : 080-25585755
 e-mail: [email protected] www.eximbankindia.in
12. Other Promotional Agencies Managing Director
Karnataka Udyog Mitra
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing),
No.49, Race Course Road, Bangalore – 560 001
 Phone : 080-22282392/2228 5659/2238 1232/2228 6632
 e-mail: [email protected] www.kum.karnataka.gov.in

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6. Additional Information if any

TOURISM

 Jog Falls - Acclaimed as the most famous attractions of the state and the highest
waterfall in India; situated 100 kms from Shimoga City
 Linganmakki Dam : 6 Kms from Jog falls this dam is constructed across river
Sharavathi. The height of the dam is 1819 ft above sea level. Linganmakki dam is the
main feeder reservoir for the Mahatma Gandhi Hydro Electric Power unit.
 B.R.P Dam : Located 28 kms from Shimoga city near Kuvempu University. The dam
is constructed across river Bhadra and the height of the dam is 194 ft. There are a
number of islands created by the Bhadra river.
 Agumbe : This spectacular sunset point is also known as the Chirapunji of South
India as it receives the highest rainfall in South India. This picturesque landscape is
renowned for its glorious Sunset.
 Keladi: The first capital of Keladi Nayakas, it has a large courtyard decked with the
 Shivappa Naik Palace: This palace is situated on the banks of river Tunga in the
busy lanes of Shimoga city. This palace was built by Shivappa Naik of Keladi in 16th
century. Rameshvara temple, Veerbhadreshvara temple, and the Parvathi temple.
 Kodachadri :This is the highest peak in Shimoga District. Kodachadri is around 120
km from Shimoga. This beautiful hill station is nestled in the western Ghats.
 Sakrebayalu Elephant Camp: Located 14km from Shimoga, we can catch a
glimpse of several elephants playing in the waters.
 Tunga Anicut Dam - Majestic Dam & a popular picnic spot situated around 12 kms
from Shimoga
 Tyavarekoppa Lion Safari - The place of unaltered nature and wildlife; situated 10
kms from Shimoga
 Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary – sanctuary hosting some of the most magnificent
birds; situated at 30 kms from Shimoga
 Honnemaradu - popular haunt for power sailing, water skiing, sailing, and water
sledging; situated 100 kms from Shimoga
 Vanake-Abbey Falls - Surrounded by lush green trees and natural beauty, 4 Kms
away from Agumbe
 Guduvi Bird Sanctuary - Only sanctuary located in the midst of dense forest with
191 varieties of birds
 Achakanya Falls : 10 Kms from Thirthahalli on the way to Hosanagar near Aralsuruli
we can find this eye catching water falls. The river Sharavathi takes a spectacular
leap here to form this wonderfull falls.
 Hidlamane Falls : This falls is situated near Nittur in Hosanagar Taluk. To reach the
falls we have to trek the rocky hills surrounded by dense lush trees.

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