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Shivamogga, also known as Shimoga, is the gateway to the Malnad region of Karnataka. Set on the banks of the Tunga river at the edge of the Western Ghats, it is known as the "Gateway of Malnad". From here, travellers head to the mighty Jog Falls, the rainforests of Agumbe, the Kodachadri trek and the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp. Add old forts, temples, backwaters and green paddy fields, and Shivamogga becomes a perfect base for nature lovers.
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Backpacker Hostel in Shivamogga - Dorms & Private Rooms

Bengaluru, Jayanagar

Bengaluru, Jayanagar

Residential AreaPeaceful StayCity Access
With a blissful view of the gurgling Ganges from the rooftop, goSTOPS Rishikesh Lakshman Jhula is a young, social and peaceful abode in the Yoga Capital of the World. A brisk walk from the iconic Lakshman Jhula, the hostel has vibrant common areas and a Yoga space to soothe your mind, body and nomadic soul.With a blissful view of the gurgling Ganges from the rooftop, goSTOPS Rishikesh Lakshman Jhula is a young, social and peaceful abode in the Yoga Capital of the World. A brisk walk from the iconic Lakshman Jhula, the hostel has vibrant common areas and a Yoga space to soothe your mind, body and nomadic soul.With a blissful view of the gurgling Ganges from the rooftop, goSTOPS Rishikesh Lakshman Jhula is a young, social and peaceful abode in the Yoga Capital of the World. A brisk walk from the iconic Lakshman Jhula, the hostel has vibrant common areas and a Yoga space to soothe your mind, body and nomadic soul.With a blissful view of the gurgling Ganges from the rooftop, goSTOPS Rishikesh Lakshman Jhula is a young, social and peaceful abode in the Yoga Capital of the World. A brisk walk from the iconic Lakshman Jhula, the hostel has vibrant common areas and a Yoga space to soothe your mind, body and nomadic soul.
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₹2850.3 / Night
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Why Choose goSTOPS Shivamogga for Your Stay

Shivamogga is where Karnataka's coffee country meets thick rainforests, roaring waterfalls and quiet rivers. goSTOPS Shivamogga gives you a comfortable, social and budget-friendly stay right in the heart of it all. Whether you're here for a monsoon waterfall trail, a wildlife day trip or a slow weekend in Malnad, we make it easy to plan, stay and meet like-minded travellers.

Comfortable Dorms for Trekkers & Weekend Explorers

Comfortable Dorms for Trekkers & Weekend Explorers

A dormitory in Shivamogga is ideal when your plan is full of early starts and long drives. Our dorms come with comfy beds, personal lockers, reading lights and charging points. Prefer more privacy? Book a private room and relax after a day of trekking, wildlife safaris and waterfall hopping.

Stay Close to Jog Falls, Agumbe & Malnad Trails

Stay Close to Jog Falls, Agumbe & Malnad Trails

Our hostel puts you within easy reach of Shivamogga's best spots. Jog Falls, Agumbe's sunset point, Kodachadri, Kundadri hill and Sakrebailu Elephant Camp are all great day trips. Spend the day chasing waterfalls and forest roads, then come back to a warm bed and a hot cup of Malnad coffee.

Social Vibe for Solo Travellers & Road-Trip Crews

Social Vibe for Solo Travellers & Road-Trip Crews

Travelling solo or with friends? Our common areas, daily events and chatroom help you find trek buddies and share rides to Jog Falls or Agumbe. Swap travel tips over coffee, join a group outing and leave Shivamogga with new friends and great stories.

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Things to do in Shimogga

Adventure
Historical

🧠 NIMHANS Brain Museum 🧪

Yep, it’s a museum full of actual brains in jars. Creepy, nerdy, and genuinely unforgettable.

Couple Friendly
Group Activity

🎶 The Juke Box 🍝🎸

A proper old-school restaurant that’s been around forever. Retro vibes first, legit Chicken Stroganoff and Au Gratin as a very solid bonus.

Indoor
Party

🍜 Neon Market 🌈✨

A two-story late-night ramen spot with a DJ and a washroom that’s more famous than the food. Post-10 PM energy is full main-character mode.

Couple Friendly
Group Activity

⛳ Mini Golf Madness 🎯✨

It’s mini-golf with the lights off and blacklights on. A glow-in-the-dark course made for dates, duels, and friendly chaos.

Couple Friendly
Peaceful

🍽️ Bistro Claytopia 🎨☕

A cafe where you’re handed ceramics and paint and told to go wild. Paint your own mug while you eat — peak wholesome date energy.

Adventure
Group Activity

🕵️ Escape Room Koramangala 🔐

They lock you in a room for 60 minutes with your friends and a bunch of puzzles. The fastest way to expose who actually uses their brain under pressure.

Group Activity
Indoor

🍺 TOIT 🍕

The most famous brewery in Bengaluru. Great craft beer, solid food, massive crowds, and a rite of passage for anyone in the city.

Outdoor
Breakfast Spot

🥪 Taaza Thindi ☕

Not really a restaurant, more of a high-speed transaction. You trade a token for some of Bengaluru’s best dosa and you’re done in 10 minutes flat.

Family
Group Activity

🍗 Zaitoon Restaurant 🍽️

Zaitoon is that spot where you walk in hungry and roll out stuffed. BBQ chicken slaps, biryani never fails, and the place is buzzing every night.

Couple Friendly
Indoor

🍻 Levels Pub & Kitchen 🎶

Loud enough to kill awkward silences but quiet enough to actually hear your date. Fancy food without being weird — basically cheat-coded.

Outdoor
Local Spot

🍛 Appu Mushroom Dum Biryani Corner 🌿

A tiny shop that is weirdly obsessed with mushrooms. That’s the whole personality. Somehow, the biryani is so good it’s actually annoying.

Group Activity
Indoor

🎮 The Grid – Gaming Arena ⚡

A dark, sweaty room where you pay money to get verbally abused by your own friends. Loud, chaotic, and somehow the best plan for a Friday night.

Shopping
Outdoor

🏙️ UB City Mall ✨

Bengaluru's playground for the rich and those cosplaying as rich for a night. It's less about shopping and more about being seen.

Indoor
Popular for Dinner

🍣 Shiro Bengaluru 🍸

An atmosphere so romantic it’ll make you want to feed your date. If you’re solo, you’ll just have to romantically feed yourself.

Outdoor
Family

🌳 Cubbon Park 🍃

It’s a giant park where people come to do absolutely nothing — sit on the grass, listen to music, and have main-character moments. Peak unproductivity.

Family
Group Activity

🍛 Nagarjuna 🌶️

The legendary spot for unlimited Andhra meals where refills keep coming until you physically tap out.

Shopping
Outdoor

🌃 Church Street ✨

A chaotic street where your simple plan to “just walk” inevitably ends in a bookstore, a pub, and maybe a piercing. It’s a trap.

Couple Friendly
Group Activity

🌃 Bombay Adda 🍸

The energy here is so high you’ll forget you’re not a local. A full-on Bollywood party where everyone lets loose and dances all night.

Couple Friendly
Group Activity

🎤 What's In A Name 🎶

Where you’ll publicly embarrass yourself singing but won’t realize it till later. The mic adds confidence, not talent.

Outdoor
Historical

🌸 Lalbagh Botanical Garden 🌿

The main hub for Bengaluru’s entire dating scene, complete with a giant glass house and flower shows that literally break city traffic.

Best ways to reach Shimogga

Best time to visit Shimogga

June-September

19-22

June-September

Monsoon season

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