Shivamogga Circuit: Jog Falls & Sigandhur Island
Duration
Sedan
Stay Facility
Standard
Start-End city
Shivamogga
Operator
Evynx Curated
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Shivamogga Circuit: Jog Falls & Sigandhur Island
Jog Falls, an elephant camp, an island shrine, and a river heronry, in one district.
About this tour
Highlights
- Jog Falls - the Sharavathi drops 253 m in four cataracts, most dramatic from September to November
- Sigandhur Chowdeshwari - Shakti shrine on a reservoir island, reached by boat through flooded forest
- Sakrebailu Elephant Camp - Forest Department elephants bathed on the Tunga River bank each morning
- Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple (1561 AD) - Keladi Nayaka stellate temple of three combined styles
- Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary - river island heronry with painted storks nesting in the canopy
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Itinerary at a Glance
Itinerary
Bangalore to Shimoga - Elephants & Tiger Safari
Drive from Bangalore to Shivamogga for the afternoon elephant bathing at Sakrebailu and the Tyavarekoppa evening safari.
Jog Falls, Ikkeri Temple & Sigandhur Island
Drive from Shimoga to Jog Falls for the 253-metre cascade, then to the Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple and the Sigandhur reservoir island shrine by boat.
Mandagadde Heronry & Return to Bangalore
Morning visit to the Mandagadde river island heronry before the return drive to Bangalore.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Valid govt photo ID for all travellers - required at Tyavarekoppa Safari Park and Sigandhur jetty
- Closed shoes or sturdy sandals for Sigandhur boat boarding and Jog Falls gorge steps
- Cash in small denominations - boat jetties and minor attractions have limited card access
- Binoculars for Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary - nesting colony is in the canopy above the island
- Light rain jacket - Jog Falls gorge spray can soak clothing from the upper viewpoint
- Sun hat and sunscreen for long outdoor exposure at Jog Falls and Sigandhur boat crossing
- Tyavarekoppa Safari Park safari slots: 9-11 AM and 4:30-6:30 PM - operator books evening on Day 1
- Sigandhur island may be submerged at peak flood - best October to April
- Jog Falls most dramatic Sep-Nov - flow reduces significantly from February onward
- Mandagadde heronry active June to November - nesting colony absent outside this window
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Effective date: 15 Oct 2026
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