Location: Shimoga
Karnataka, India
Country: India
State: Karnataka
District: Shimoga District
Region: Malenadu
Government• Type: City Municipal Corporation
• Body: Shimoga Mahanagara Palike
Area• Total: 70.01 km (27.03 sq mi)
Elevation: 569 m (1,867 ft)
Population (2011 census)• Total: 322,505
• Rank: 10th(Karnataka)
• Density: 4,600/km (12,000/sq mi)
Languages• Official: Kannada
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN: 577201 - 577205
Telephone code: 91-(0)8182-XXXXXX
ISO 3166 code: IN-KA
Vehicle registration: KA-14
Climate: Aw
Website: www.shimogacity.gov.in
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April 3, 2022 Almeta Stockton
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".
Restaurants in Shimoga
1. BRP Dam
2. Bhadra River Project Dam
Near Bhadravathi Shimoga Dist., Shimoga 577115 India
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4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By contractor_maunang - Bengaluru, India
We were here as part of our visit to jungle lodge. It is amazing place. You can also opt for boat ride over here.
