21% offKarnataka · most people spend 4–6 days
ShimogaTravel guide · tours · day trips
A Hill Retreat in Karnataka
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Our own itineraries · private car and driver throughout · real photographs only
Most people spend 4–6 days From ₹23,500 per person 15 itineraries include Shimoga Karnataka
The short version
About Shimoga
Shimoga is a city in Karnataka.
Shimoga has 22 places to stay.
Shimoga is best known for Jog Falls, Sharavathi valley and Lion and Tiger Rock. Most visitors give it 4–6 days.
It combines well with Agumbe, Badami, Bangalore and Belgaum, all within a day of Shimoga.
Worth knowing
- State
- Karnataka
- Good for
- Mountains, Nature, Trekking, Adventure
- Typical stay
- 4–6 days
Last updated 2 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.
- Visit Shimoga during winter for pleasant weather
- Hire a local guide for the best experience
What people come for
Places to visit in Shimoga
These are the Shimoga sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Shimoga trip really includes.
Bookable on their own
Day trips in Shimoga
Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Shimoga with a private car and driver.
21% offWeather and seasons
Best time to visit Shimoga
The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.
WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter
15–29°C
≈58 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer
21–35°C
≈158 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon
20–26°C
≈1496 mm rain
0 deg45 deg
What it costs
- Budget
- ₹800/day
- Mid-range
- ₹2,000/day
- Luxury
- ₹5,000+/day
Is Shimoga safe?
Shimoga is generally safe for tourists.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Shimoga
Places to stay in Shimoga, grouped by the kind of stay - resorts, homestays and everything between. Promoted properties appear first.
Combines well with
Places to visit near Shimoga
Real photographs only
Shimoga photos
Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Shimoga itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.
Shimoga Jog Falls & Sigandur Day Trip
Chikmagalur and the Coffee Country, 4 Days
Karnataka Wildlife — Bandipur, Nagarhole and Kabini, 5 Days
Karnataka Trekking — Kudremukh, Mullayanagiri and Agumbe, 5 Days
Agumbe and the Western Ghats, 4 Days
Chikmagalur, Agumbe & Shimoga, 4 Days
Chikmagalur, Agumbe, Shimoga & Kudremukh, 5 Days
Chikmagalur, Agumbe, Shimoga, Kudremukh & Coorg, 6 Days