City of sirsi
Sirsi is a town in the Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The name derived from lord Shiva's head means the 'Shirsha' in Kannada language. It is surrounded by lush green forest and the region is popular for a large number of waterfalls. Hubli is the nearest large city. Main businesses around the town are mostly subsistence and agriculture based. The region is popular for spices like cardamom, pepper, betel leaves and vanilla. The major food crop is paddy and rice is the staple food of the people.
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Prominent places in the Taluk of Sirsi
Banavasi: It is considered as the "first" capital of Karnataka state, the current capital being Bangalore. An ancient temple for Madhukeshwara (Lord Shiva) is still largely intact, and has declared a monument of historical importance by the Archaeological Survey of India..
Sahasralinga: is place of significance, where sculptures carved from stone are installed in the middle of a flowing river. The river is surrounded by lush green forest; the place is about 10 km away from the town center
Unchalli falls: is situated about 30 km from Sirsi, and it is one of the biggest tourist attractions near Sirsi. The waterfall is a 116 meter drop and offers spectacular views at all times of the year.
The backwaters of the Sharavati Wildlife Sanctuary offer excellent
opportunities for water sports.
How to reach:
By Air:
The nearest airport is Hubli which is 100 kms away
Railway route:
The nearest railhead is at Kumta. Kumta is 58km from Sirsi on the Konkan Railway line connecting Mangalore to Mumbai. Major railhead is Hubli, which is the Zonal Head quarter of South Western Railways.
Bus route:
KSRTC Buses are available from Sirsi, the Taluk headquarters to all major towns in Karnataka state.
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