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Sirsi is a small hill town located in the Uttara district of the South Indian state of Karnataka. This place has been blessed with the natural beauty of god. This place is nestled between the lush greenery, the cascading waterfalls, and the picturesque locations. Tourists get allured to this place owing to its tranquil environment, the scenic beauty and the enchanting places. This place is known for its agricultural product the spices and rare nuts which are sent to different parts of the country as well as to abroad.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Banavasi: This place that lies at a distance of 24km from Sirsi is said to have been the first capital of Karnataka. This place houses the ancient temple of Lord Shiva. This temple of late has been considered as a historical monument and is visited by people from different parts of the country.
Unchalli falls: This falls is also referred to as the Keppa Joga servers to allure several tourists. The cascading waterfall provides a breathtaking view to the spectators.
Sahasralinga: there are several sculptures of Lord Shiva that are placed in the midst of the flowing river. The tranquil environment makes this place all the more endearing. The “Maha Shivaratri” is held at a place close to Sahasralinga.
Ankola Temple: Lord Venkataramana is the presiding deity of this temple and is visited by his ardent devotes at all times of the year.
Swarnavalli Mutt: is another place where people can go with their families to have a wonderful time driving through the tranquil environment.
SHOPPING:
Sirsi is a place where people not only indulge in window-shopping but also end up buying lots of goodies. Tourists flock in large number in this place to buy gifts for their near and dear ones. There are many malls and shopping complexes where people can get things of their choice at reasonable prices. One can shop till you drop in Sirsi’s markets. Some of the most visited shopping places in Sirsi are
Mahalaxmi Agencies
Silver Star Agencies
Foot Fashion
Patel Dresses
HOTELS: Being visited by people from different places Sirsi has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. These hotels provide excellent services. Some of the hotels are
Hotel Shivani,
Hotel Madhuvana,
Hotel Panchavati,
Friendly Adventure Resorts
Hotel Madhuvana
REACHING THERE
Road: Sirsi is well connected to other parts of the state through many highways. One can board the buses from different cities to reach here
Railways: The nearest railway station to Sirsi is at Hubli.
Air: The nearest airport is at Hubli
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