Key hubs
Shivamogga airport and railway station
- Airport
- Shivamogga Airport (RQY, Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport) at Sogane, about 9 km from the city; flights have been limited, so check routes, with Bengaluru and Mangaluru as larger options
- Railway station
- Shivamogga Town is the main station, with trains to Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tirupati and Chennai
- Getting around
- Hire a car with a driver for the camp, safari, sanctuary and day trips; autos and local buses cover the town
How to reach Shivamogga by air
Shivamogga Airport (RQY) at Sogane is about 9 km from the city, though services have been limited; Mangaluru and Bengaluru are the larger airports, a long drive away.
How to reach Shivamogga by train
Shivamogga Town is the main railway station, with trains to Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tirupati and Chennai; check timetables before booking.
How to reach Shivamogga by road
NH69 and NH169 pass through the city, linking it with Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Davangere and Ballari. Bengaluru is about 267 km away.
Getting around Shivamogga
Autos and local buses serve the town, but for the camp, safari, sanctuary and day trips a hired car with a driver is the practical choice.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Shivamogga
- Hire a car with a driver for wildlife stops; the camp, safari and sanctuary are spread along different roads.
- Keep a full day for the Keladi, Ikkeri and Jog Falls circuit; it is a long drive.
- Carry water and snacks for forest outings; there are few facilities.
- Check weather and access in the monsoon, as roads and viewing galleries can close.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.