Sagara

Sagara is a city in Central Karnataka, most famous for its proximity to Jog Falls.

By bus
Both government (KSRTC) and private buses are available from Shimoga to Sagara.

By taxi
Taxis are also available from Shimoga to Sagra.

See

 * Varadahalli is a hamlet that is off the main road near the town of Sagara. This is the place where Guru Sri Sridhara Swamy meditated for salvation. There is a temple here and like most other temples in the region, free lunch is provided at a communal dining hall every day to all visitors between 12:30-14:00. The fare is a simple vegetarian meal consisting of rice with rasam, sambar, and buttermilk. Although the lunch is free, donations are recommended (₹50 per person is adequate). Local traditions require all people to remove their footwear before entering the dining hall, and for all males to remove the shirts at the time of lunch. Also, the seating is on the floor and there are no tables or chairs.

Do

 *  River rafting can be done at Honnemaradu which is about 20 km from Jog Falls. Route to Honnemaradu from Jog Falls: Jog Falls -> Kargal -> Hiremane -> Honnemaradu.
 * Places of interest near Sagar: The ancient temples at Keladi and Ikkeri are a delight to any traveller.
 * Siganduru: panoramic views of western ghats can be seen while travelling to this place. It is around 30 km from Sagara. One has to cross Sharavati river by ferry which is a great experience.

Eat
There are few hotels in Sagara where you can get veg/non veg food. If you are at Jog, the Mayura Restaurant is decent. They also make non-veg food on order. At Kargal (6 km) you get less decent hotels.

Sleep

 * Mayura Hotels (KSTDC) have Sharavati and Tunga blocks with ten rooms each. Half of them are two bedded and others are three bedded. The rates are cheap compared to private hotels. The Sharavati blocks provide a wonderful view of the falls. Check-in time is noon. Both blocks have western-type toilets but the Tunga block does not have hot water. There is one more ten-bed dormitory in Tunga block.

Go next

 * Udupi
 * Mangalore
 * Anshi National Park