Exploring Shimoga in 2 Days

Day 1: City Exploration

Shimoga, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast of dosas and filter coffee.
Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa is a 10-minute walk from Shimoga Railway Station.
£5, 1 hour

10:00AM

Visit Shivappa Nayaka Palace

Explore the historical palace showcasing the architecture of the Keladi Nayakas.
It's a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
£2, 1.5 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Anand Bhavan Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious vegetarian thali for lunch at this local favourite.
Anand Bhavan is a 5-minute walk from the palace.
£7, 1 hour

2:00PM

Explore Sakrebailu Elephant Camp

Get up close with elephants and learn about their conservation at this unique camp.
A 30-minute drive from the restaurant.
£3, 2 hours

5:00PM

Dinner at Ruchira Restaurant

Indulge in some local Malnad cuisine for dinner at this cosy restaurant.
Ruchira Restaurant is a 20-minute drive from the camp.
£10, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Jog Falls Day Trip

Shimoga, India

7:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel Mallya Residency

Grab a quick breakfast at the hotel before heading out for the day trip.
Hotel Mallya Residency is a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
£4, 1 hour

8:30AM

Drive to Jog Falls

Embark on a scenic drive to Jog Falls, one of India's highest waterfalls, for a day of breathtaking views.
It's a 3-hour drive from Shimoga to Jog Falls.
£20 (round trip), 3 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Jog Falls Viewpoint Restaurant

Enjoy a meal with a view of the majestic Jog Falls cascading down the cliffs.
The restaurant is located at the viewpoint.
£8, 1 hour

2:00PM

Explore Jog Falls

Spend the afternoon exploring the various viewpoints and trails around Jog Falls.
Walk to the different viewpoints from the restaurant.
£0, 2 hours

5:00PM

Drive back to Shimoga

Head back to Shimoga after a day of nature's wonders at Jog Falls.
3-hour drive back to Shimoga from Jog Falls.
£20 (round trip), 3 hours

8:00PM

Dinner at Naveen Regency

Relish a hearty dinner at the hotel's restaurant to end the day.
Naveen Regency is located in the city centre.
£12, 1.5 hours
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