Talagunda was known as Sthanagundur and it was a place of religious learning or agrahara. The Talagunda is a very popular tourist spot in the Shimoga district with hundreds of devotees visiting the Pranaveshwara temple every year.
Shimoga
Located in the central part of Karnataka, Shimoga city is the district headquarters of the Shimoga district. It has been renamed officially as Shivamogga, meaning Shiva-Mukha or “Face of Shiva”. Throughout the different eras, Shimoga has been ruled by various dynasties such as Chalukyas, Kadambas, Gangas, and Hoysals. Stretched right beside the Tunga River, Shimoga is known as the gateway to the Western Ghats and called “Gateway of Malnad” by the locals.
Vast paddy fields and several waterfalls enrich the landscape in and around this city. This city has done remarkably well in terms of industrial growth. Thriving industries of this city include Pearlite Industries, Malnad Alloys, and Perfect Alloys. Shimoga also delights visitors with plenty of visiting worthy places such as Shivappa Nayaka’s Palace, Gajanur Dam, Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, Harakere Shiva Statue and Koodli. Travelers can also visit Sakkare Bayalu, an elephant training camp lying 2 km away from Gajanur Dam. Read more about Shimoga
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bhardravathi
The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is located in the old town area of Bhadravathi. The architecture of this temple built by the Hoysala rulers is marvelous and worth admiring.
Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary
Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Jog Falls, the sanctuary covers the Sharavathi Valley Region.
Unchalli Falls, Yellapur
Karnataka has few of the best water falls of India. Unchalli falls is near to uttara kannada discovered by Lushington.
Honnemaradu Falls
Karnataka has few of the best water falls of India. Honnemaradu falls in Karnataka is situated in the Shimoga district which is about 25 kms from Sagara towards Jog Falls.