20
Kms from Sirsi towards yellapur is Sonda village which was the capital of Sondhe Kings.
During Arasappa Nayaka II many maths wer established here. Among them Vadiraj math,
Akalank math, Swarnavalli math are famous. Swarnavalli math is a seat of learning vedic
scriptures
Sahasra
Linga
Sahasralinga is situated
amidstriver Shalmala near Bhairumbe
village.Shivalingas around thousand are believed to have been built by King of Swady to
get children. There are also basavas and other artistic forms carved on the rocks of the
river. It is also believed that there was a school art here in ancient times.
Connectivity: 17
Kms from Sirsi towards Yellapur(Road SH). One has to take a deviation after 15 kms towards
Bhairumbe village.
Shivaganga
Falls
39 Kms from Sirsi, one
has to cross thick forest to reach this spot. The Shalmala riverfalls in to a deep valley from a height of 74
meter creating an enchanting water falls. The river valley presents a captivating view. A
little further from the falls isan island
locally called Ganeshpal because of a small Ganesh statue in the isla
Nearby places to
visit: Ganeshpal island
Connectivity: 38
Kms from Sirsi (Road MDR).
Kawadikere,
Yellapur.
Kawadikere is a beautiful 60 acre large lake
surrounded by lush green hills. Situated on the bank is historic Durgadevi Temple. The
temple recently underwent a renovation with beautiful statues of goddesses and angels. The
temple is well frequented by devotees and tourists.
Nearby places to
visit: Kawadikere.
Connectivity: 20
Kms from Yellapur (Road MDR), buses ply up to Magod.
Jenukallu
Gudda
Situated
at a distance of 20 kms from Yellapur, it offers break taking view of valley covered with
virgin forests and majestically flowing River Bedti. The view point is atop a sheer cliff
of 450 mtrs high. People normally visit this spot at the time of sun set which transforms
the whole valley to a fairy place
Satodi
Falls
30 Kms from Yellapur, at
village Kattige, rivulet Dabbisal jumps in two stages from a height of 32 meters forming a
beautiful brad water fall.Surrounded by
green thick forest the waterfall attracts a large number of tourists. The expanse of
backwaters of Kodasalli dam can be viewed from here and is an additional attraction
Nearby places to
visit: Ganesha gudi.
Connectivity: 30
Kms from Yellapur, the buses go up to Ganeshgudi. The falls is 7 kms from there near
village Kattige.
