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Sirsi

Sirsi

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2 days Jun–Dec

Areca town at the edge of waterfalls

Why this weekend?

Sathodi fallsMarikamba templeBennehole falls
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The town
  1. Marikamba temple
  2. Sahasralinga
  3. Market walk

Geography & terrain

Sirsi lies in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka at about 580 m, 130 km from Mangaluru and 90 km from Hubballi — the waterfall town of the region, its Marikamba temple, the areca groves and the falls set on the Sahyadri's west edge.

History & culture

The town's story runs with the 1688 temple era — the waterfall town of the Marikamba temple and the 1688-era foundation of the temple life, with the town's modern role as the weekend stop of the Uttara Kannada circuit and the home of the 1688-era temple and the Sahasralinga and the areca groves; the town's history of the 1980s-era falls circuit and the 2000s-era eco walks, gives Sirsi its waterfall character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Waterfalls
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Waterfalls

Old temples
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Old temples

River stones
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River stones

Areca groves
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Areca groves

Market lanes
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Market lanes

Eat & drink

  • Bisi bele bath
  • Ragi mudde
  • Mysore masala dosa
  • Coorg pandi curry
  • Mangalorean fish curry

Getting there

Fly
Bengaluru (BLR) / Mangaluru (IXE) / Hubballi (HBX)
Train
Bengaluru City / Mysuru / Mangaluru junctions
Road from Bengaluru
varies by district — 50–500 km
Getting around
Autos, metro in Bengaluru, KSRTC buses

Budget snapshot

Total
₹5,000–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities
₹700–1,100

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Kannada (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Jun–Dec
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Jun–Dec) holds the falls
  • The falls ask the wet-season care
  • Pairs with Banavasi for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

The waterfall town of the Karnataka.

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