KAVALEDURGA FORT
Kavaledurga is a magnificent fort located on a hill at an altitude of 5,056 feet (1,541 m), situated in Shivamogga District in Karnataka. The place can be reached by a 16 km drive from Thirthahalli. Other important places close by are: Thirthahalli Thirthahalli is a taluk head quarters, amidst dense forest and is about 65 Kms. from Shimoga Rameshwara Temple is located on the bank of river Tunga and attracts tourist and pilgrims for holy bath during the month of January every year. Agumbe Agumbe is at a distance of about 80Kms. from Shimoga via Thirthahalli . This is a famous place for viewing sunset. Abbey falls is nearby Agumbe. Kuppahalli This situated at a distance of about 16 Kms. east of Thirthahalli and 81 Kms. from Shimoga. This is fascinating locality which is the birth place of the great poet "KUVEMPU". There is the famous spot here know as Kavishilla where where the poet in his young days used it sit and contemplate. Ambuteertha This is 10 Kms. from Thirthahalli...