Shimoga, officially renamed as Shivamogga, is a city and the district headquarters of Shimoga District in the central part of the state of Karnataka, India. The city lies on the banks of the Tunga River. Being the gateway for the hilly region of the Western Ghats, the city is popularly nicknamed as "Gateway of Malnad". The city is 569 m above sea level and is surrounded by lush green paddy fields, arecanut and coconut groves. The population of Shimoga city is 322,428, consisting of 161,978 males and 160,450 females, as per 2011 census.

This is a comprehensive travel guide for Shimoga in India. From budgeting tips to finding the best spots, this travel guide has got all the insider information to explore Shimoga like a local. This city is located in the close proximity of a major city Chikmagalur, India. Add Chikmagalur to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like Mullayanagiri, Baba Bundangiri, Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Most online packages to this city are of 1-2 days.

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