Sirsi — Travel Guide
Sirsi is a city in the Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Sirsi was also known as Kalyanapattana during the Sonda Dynasty. It is the largest city and main commercial centre and business hub in Uttara Kannada district. The city is surrounded by forest and the region is popular for a large number of waterfalls. Hubli and Shimoga are the nearest large cities. The main businesses around the city are mostly subsistence and agriculture based. Adike (Supari) (Areca nut) or (betel nut) is the primary crop grown in the villages that surround the city, making it one of the major trading centres for Arecanut. The nuts grown there are transported all over India, and also exported abroad. The region is also popular for many other spices like cardamom, pepper, betel leaves and vanilla. The major food crop is paddy and rice is the staple food of the people.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest airport is in Hubli.
By Train
The nearest railhead is at Talguppa. Talguppa is 54 km from Sirsi.
Shopping in Sirsi is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Sirsi to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Sirsi means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Sirsi is the most important activities among the tourists
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