India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada / Sonda

Sonda is a small village that is located in the Uttara Kannada District in the State of Karnataka. Sonda was the capital of the Sondhe Kings and it is located around 30 km from the town of Sirsi. Sonda is an up and coming tourist destination and there are a few interesting places that a tourist can visit in and around the village. Sonda is home to many Matts and temples. Some of the famous Matts that can be seen around the village are the Akalank Matt, and the Vadiraj Matt. These were established during the period of Arasappa Nayaka the Second.Sonda also has an interesting fort that is among the popular tourist destinations in the village. Some of the other places of interest in the village of Sonda are Mahanithi Matt,,, and Vyasaraya Matt Hulekal, Venkatamrama Temple Muttikanere and a few other interesting archeological sites. The temple complexes are set in a peaceful surrounding with many gardens. Most of the surrounding areas are green and are a sight for sore eyes.Sonda Fort is home to many small ancient cannons and is an excellent place to unwind. The architecture of the temples and Matts are is also interesting.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 581 xxx

STD Code: 0838x

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Best Time to Visit:  October-March

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By Air : Hubli Airport is the closest airport to Sonda. It is located around 130 from the village of Sonda. For those who are travelling by air this is a good option. There are frequent taxis services that be availed from the city of Hubli to Sonda. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 for the trip.

By Train : The nearest railway station is located at Kumta. This is situated around 70 km from the town. Hubli is the nearest major railway station that is located near Sonda. There are taxis that are available from outside the Hubli Station. Taxis at the Kumta Station may not be reliable and are not a good option. Auto rickshaws may be available from the Kumta Railway Station.

By BUS : KSRTC buses connect the town of Sirsi to the rest of the State as well Maharashtra. From Sirsi travelers can hire a taxi to the village of Sonda. Buses are also available from Bangalore to Sirsi. They cost around Rs 400 and the distance is approximately 425 km from Bangalore. The trip takes around 10 hours. There are KSRTC buses that are available from Hubli as well.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Sonda is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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