Thirthahalli

Thirthahalli is in Shimoga.

Understand
Thirthahalli or Theertahalli is a town in Malnad or Malenadu or Western Ghats region of Karnataka state, India with various tourism attractions. The town is a commercial centre for this region of Karnataka state. It is on the banks of river Tunga which is tributary of Tungabhadra river which in turn is tributary of river Krishna.

Get in
60 km from Shimoga (Shivamogga) and 150 km away from Mangalore and Udupi by buses. The Indian national highway 169 (NH-169) connects Theerthahalli to Mangalore, Udipi, Shivamogga,

Get around
By private buses and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses which run regularly to fixed destinations. Private taxis are also available.

See

 * The birthplace of Jnana peetha award winner Kannada poet Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa (Kuvempu).
 * The Hindu pilgrimage centre.
 * Evergreen virgin forests of Paschima ghatta (Western ghats).
 * The birthplace of Jnana peetha award winner Kannada poet Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa (Kuvempu).
 * The Hindu pilgrimage centre.
 * Evergreen virgin forests of Paschima ghatta (Western ghats).
 * Evergreen virgin forests of Paschima ghatta (Western ghats).

Do

 * Trekking to Kodachadri peak

Buy
Spices available at local shops on roadside, Arecanut (Supari or Adike) and rice.

Eat
Fresh locally made vegetarian food available at restaurants and home stays or resorts.

Sleep
Lodges & Homestays are available at some places of tourism attractions

Connect
By B.S.N.L. mobile (cellular) sim card connection.

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 * Kudemukh