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Shimoga is locally called as Shiva-mogga. The name shimoga is derived from the term Shiva-Mukha literally meaning "Face of Shiva". Shimoga District is a part of naturally rich Malnad (Malenaadu) region of Karnataka. Shimoga is a true picture of natures bounty-landscapes dotted with waterfalls swaying palms and lush paddy fields make for picturesque locales. Shimoga is 273 kms southwest of Bangalore. Shimoga district is bounded by the districts of Chikmagalur to the southeast Davanagere to the east Haveri to the northeast Udupi to the southwest and North Canara (Uttara Kannada) to the northwest. Shimoga district is also known as the Rice Bowl of Karnataka state. Unexplored scenic beauty and unspoiled nature add to the charm of this tiny district whose dense forests are home to elephants leopards tiger and wolves. Migratory birds flock to the rivers and lakes during the winter months.
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