Coorg - Cofee Plantations in Western Ghats, Karnataka
Gajanur Dam
It lies 10 kms southwest. The dam here is ideal for picnics Elephants are trained at the elephant camp here.
Tyavarekoppa
10 kms south, has a lion and tiger safari.
Kodachadri 120 kms from Shimoga this beautiful hill station is nestled in the Western Ghats.
Ambuthirtha
This town is about 16 kms northwest of Thirthahalli. The river Sharavathi takes its origin here and a Shivalinga is installed at the spot.
The Mandagadde and Gudavi Bird Sanctuaries are not to be missed.