Sakrebailu Elephant Training Camp - 15KM

The camp houses several captive elephants

Tiger and Lion Safari, Thyavarekoppa - 17KM

This is Karnataka's second safari park, after Bannerghatta National Park, with an area of 250 hectares, at a distance of about 10.0 km from Shimoga town

Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary - 30 KM

The three most important of these species are Darters, Median Egrets, and Cormorants. The best season to visit would be between July and October

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary - 32 KM

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and a tiger reserve as part of Project Tiger, located 23 km south of Bhadravathi town and 38 km northwest of Chikkamagaluru town in Karnataka state, India Bhadra sanctuary has a wide range of flora and fauna and is a popular place for day outings

Amrutesvara Temple, Amruthapura - 50 KM

This Lord Shiva temple was built in 1196 C.E. by Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka

Vidyashankara Temple at Shringeri - 65 KM

The Vidyashankara temple is a fusion of pre-Vijayanagara Hindu temple architecture traditions with Hoysalas and Vijayanagara styles, giving it an unusual appearance

Kallathi falls & Kemmangundi Hills - 63 KM and 72 KM

Kemmangundi Hills has ornamental gardens and mountains and valleys views. There is a spectacular sunset view from the Raj Bhavan

Kavaledurga Fort - 81 KM

Kavualedurga Fort is a 9th-century fort 18 km from Thirthahalli, Shimoga.It was the fourth and last capital of Keladi kingdom.

Jog Falls - 102 KM

It is the second-highest plunge waterfalls in India

Kodachadri Hills - 113 KM

Kodachadri is a mountain peak with dense forests in the Western Ghats in South India, 78km from Shimoga. It is declared as a natural heritage site by the Karnataka Government. and it is the 13th highest peak of Karnataka.