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Sringeri
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  • Internet Availability:Good
  • STD Code:8265
  • Languages Spoken:Kannada, Telugu and Sanskrit
  • Major Festivals:Sharada Sharan Navaratri, Vidyatirtha Rathotsava, Sri Shankara Jayanti, Sri Girija Kalyanam
  • Notes/Tips:None

Sringeri Overview

  • Ideal Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
  • Nearest City Sringeri: Shimoga, Mangalore
  • Best Time to Visit Sringeri: October to March
  • Peak Season: October to March
  • Weather Info: Moderate
  • State: Karnataka

Sringeri is a famous hill town in the Chikmagalur District of Karnataka. It is also famous as Sri Kshetra Shringeri. The Sharada Peetham, built by the great Adi Shankara in the 9th century, is the primary reason people come here to pray. Authorities claim that Adi Shankaracharya spent 12 years here teaching the followers. Sringeri is a Vedic learning center that attracts students from all over India. Plenty of temples and other ancient artifacts make it one of the must-see PLACES TO VISIT IN SRINGERI.

Sringeri is on the banks of the River Tunga and has historical importance that goes back to the 8th century. The town shines like a diamond during the Navaratri holiday, and rituals are held before a huge crowd of devotees. It is where people pray, but it has natural green scenery from October to March. So, this town is a famous spot for people who like taking pictures and being outside.

Historical importance

Folk tales say that Adi Shankaracharya chose Sringeri as the place where he would live and teach. Walking along the Tunga River, he saw a snake with its hood raised, protecting a frog about to spawn from the scorching sun. He stayed here for twelve years because he liked the idea of a place where natural enemies had gone beyond their impulses.

Why is Sringeri famous?

Sringeri is famous for the Sharada Peetham, founded by Adi Shankaracharya. The city, along with the Sharada Peetham, is one of the significant spiritual centers of India. All the people who thronged the town are ready to celebrate it for its Vidyashankara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and for the natural beauty surrounding the Tunga River. Sringeri attracts pilgrims and those who love nature, bringing together the legacy of religion and scintillating peace of nature.

Natural Attractions in Sringeri

Sringeri offers stunning natural attractions. Sirimane Falls is a very silent waterfall that is ideal for nature lovers. The Tunga River offers quite scenic walks along its banks. The Bhagavathi Nature Camp in Kudremukh National Park, close to it, is an attraction for wildlife explorations amidst green cover. Popular SRINGERI TOUR PACKAGES often include these attractions for visitors who want to explore both the spiritual and natural beauty of the region.

The best time to visit

The climate is pleasant, so it is an ideal time for visiting the temple and taking a tryst with nature. The lovely and relaxed environment of Sringeri will spell-bind you all through the year. You could go places and roam around the city as you please during the summer. You can enjoy the beauty of scenery more magnificently in the rainy season.

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Most Popular Sringeri Tour Packages

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Ex-Mangalore
4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Accomodation
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing
  • Breakfast
  • Water Bottle
4 Days Trip from Mangalore | Dharmasthala, Sringeri, Udupi & Murudeshwar
₹13760.00₹11550.00
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Ex-Mangalore
5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Accomodation
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing
  • Breakfast
  • Water Bottle
5 Days Trip from Mangalore | Dharmasthala, Sringeri, Udupi, Kollur, Murudeshwar & Gokarna
₹17660.00₹14800.00