Top Things to do in Sirsi
7 Budget-friendly Things to do in Sirsi That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Sirsi, India including Topical Rainforest Ecological Camp, Unchalli Falls, Banavasi Temple, Shri Kshetra Manjuguni, Marikamba Temple, Sahasralinga, Sahasralinga.
1. Topical Rainforest Ecological Camp
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Drongo Nature Camp situated around forest in Western Ghats in Sirsi. This Camp was named after a bird Drongo. It is an ethical nature camp which strongly believes in enjoying the nature, not enjoy in the nature. Camp is like a Wikipedia for Birders, Researchers & Nature photographers, families who have interest towards nature, or if you want to just relax & rejuvenate. The cottages here are built using naturally sustainable materials and well maintained. Activities in Camp: Bird watching: Walk with expert who can explain the specifications of a bird from fern to feather. Forest walk: Walk in the dense forest, listen to birds chirping & identify the species or watch for some act by micro creatures. Night harping: Spend time with some interesting nocturnal creature, specially reptiles and amphibians. River activity. Guidelines: Plastic free zone-respect nature. *No Camp fire-respect wood. *No loud music-respect nature’s rhythm. *Only Vegetarian food-respect local culture.
Reviewed By somac2019 - Bengaluru, India
We stayed at Drongo nature camp for 2 nights with my 9 year old son. The experience was great at a very reasonable price.Our rooms including bathroom were very spacious and beautifully designed. There was always a lot of wildlife everywhere, be it birds, insects, or spiders.The food was healthy and tasty with so many varieties; most of the ingredients were grown locally. Suhas always had time for the guests esp the children. We enjoyed night walk with Suhas,morning walk at the village nearby, exploring different web patterns.It is truly a hidden gem in Sirsi.
2. Unchalli Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By anils773 - Bengaluru, India
Superb waterfalls a real hidden gem. If you are able to google locate it, the effort will be worthwhile. The falls are magnificent. But the trek from the starting point till the first view point is 500mts with 300 steps. View is breathtaking. If you are fit enough you can traverse further down with another 300 steep steps to behold the fantastic natural beauty A must visit. Please be aware that there are no eating joints or watering holes or restrooms at this place. So be advised accordingly.
3. Banavasi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By iPayaniga
Excellent architecture, good place to visit with family. The stone idols and the Shivalinga are a must see when visiting this part of the state.
4. Shri Kshetra Manjuguni
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By ManeeshShanbhag
Very ancient temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. Located 23 kms from Sirsi. Temple closes at about 1pm in the afternoon and reopens only by 4pm so please ensure you either reach before or after. 1pm onwards clean anna prasad is served to all who visit the temple. The diety is supposed to be a "udbhava murty" and a great Saint during the 9th century was gifted this due to his meditational powers. Some say this is the moola vigraha meaning the one and only source of the form of the Lord and all other deities were cloned from this form including the one at Tirupati. On the day of Manjuguni rathotsava sometime near Ugadi festival the main temple in Tirumala is closed and believed that venkateshwara will visit this template on that day. Must visit. Beautiful temple well maintained and very clean. Must visit and you will love this place surrounded by greenery.
5. Marikamba Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Departure710435 - Nashik District, India
If you visit Sirsi, you cannot afford to miss this old temple dating back to 1688. Durga in the form of Doddamma.She has 8 shoulders. They used to sacrifice a buffalo here till Mahatma Gandhi led a movement against it. The bi annual Jatra is attended by phenomenal crowds. The outside facade is new and reminds one of the Goan temples. But inside is still the old construction. You can tickets for the puja before you go inside. It is crowded inside. Outside there is a smaller temple where once you pray you are not supposed to look back.
6. Sahasralinga
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4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By naveena1992 - Bangalore District, India
This is one of the tourist place near Sirsi I also there is some stones with shape of Shiva in the side of river this is one of the nature friendly and enjoyable place you can feel the environment. Very nice place must see once in your life
7. Sahasralinga
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Mobile18920412370
A beautiful sight with several hundred lingas & basavas in the holy river Shalmala ... can get down into the river for worship Truly an amazing experience
