Kigga - tourmet

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Kigga is a village located at a distance of around 10 km from Sringeri. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kigga village is famous for its landscapes and the trekking route that leads to the peak of Narasimha Parvatha. One of the major attractions of this village is an ancient temple devoted to Saint Rishyasringa, who is mentioned in the Ramayana. The Ashram of Rishi Vasishtha and Sirimane Falls are the other attractions of this village. Trekking, hiking, rock climbing and camping are some of the activities that can be enjoyed here.

Kigga Rishyasingara Temple, Sringeri

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Must SeeEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : KSRTC (State Owned Transport) operates buses from all major cities to Shringere and Shimoga. Tickets can be booked from online vendors, KSRTC offices or online. There are also a good number of buses and private transport from Shimoga town to Sringeri.

Train : Kundapura (KUDA) is nearest major railway station on Konkan Railway route. Road distance is less than 75km. Traveling options are private taxi and Govt.(KSRTC)/Private buses also there from Kundapura city. Shimoga is another nearer railway station and road distance around 115km.

Air : Nearest airport is Mangalore (110km from Sringeri). Spice Jet / Jet operate this route from Bangalore. Ticket costs range between INR 1800 – 5000.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Carry Umbrella during June to September, Torch being Sringeri surrounded by forests, Blanket during November to February.