Central Karnataka
Central Karnataka is a region in Karnataka, acting as a bridge between South Karnataka and North Karnataka.Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Shimoga and Davanagere.
Shimoga
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Shimoga or Shivamogga is a town in the state of Karnataka. The name originates from Shiva-mukha i.e, face of Lord Shiva.
Davanagere
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Davanagere is a city in Central Karnataka. Davanagere is known for its business. Crop business is a most common source of income here.
Bhadravathi
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Bhadravathi is a city in Central Karnataka, India. It is around 25 km from Shivamogga city. It got its name as it is situated on river bank of Bhadra. It was earlier called Benkipura.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Bankapura and Sagara.
Bankapura
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Bankapura is a panchayat town in Haveri district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is in Shiggaon taluk, is just 2.5 km from the Pune-Bangalore national highway NH-4, 22 km from Haveri town.
Sagara
Sagara is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also a sub divisional and a taluk headquarters. Located in the Sahyadri Mountain range on the banks of river Varada, it is known for its proximity to Jog Falls and to the historical places of Ikkeri, Keladi and Varadamoola.Thirthahalli
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Thirthahalli is a panchayat town located in the Shimoga district of the state of Karnataka, India. It lies on the bank of the river Tunga and is also the headquarters of the Thirthahalli Taluk of Shimoga district.
Soraba
Soraba is a taluk in Shivamogga district in the state of Karnataka in India. Soraba is the major town and commercial centre in Soraba taluk. Soraba is located at. It has an average elevation of 580 metres.Agumbe
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Agumbe is a small village in Central Karnataka. Agumbe is well known for two things. Firstly, it records the highest rainfall in Southern India. And secondly, for its scenic outlook and Sunset view point.
Bhadra Tiger Reserve
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve in the state of Karnataka, India. It hosts a wide range of flora and fauna. The 1,875 m high Hebbe Giri is the highest peak in the sanctuary.
Central Karnataka
- Type: region
- Location: Karnataka, Southern India, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude of center
14.3767° or 14° 22′ 36″ northLongitude of center
76.6351° or 76° 38′ 6″ eastWikidata ID
Q14210496
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to French—“Central Karnataka” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Karnataka Central”
- French: “Karnataka central”
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