About
A profoundly serene pilgrimage town in the Western Ghats where Adi Shankaracharya established his first monastic centre (Sringeri Sharada Peetham) in the 8th century. The Sharadamba Temple, Vidyashankara Temple (whose pillars cast zodiac shadows), and the Tunga River create a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Must-see highlights
Sharadamba Temple (Adi Shankaracharya's deity)
Vidyashankara Temple — zodiac-pillar sun clock
Tunga River fish (sacred, hand-fed, unafraid)
Sringeri Math library & museum
Adi Shankaracharya's meditation cave
Onake Abbi Waterfall (3km trek)
Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple (45km)
Evening aarti at Tunga River ghat
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Shimoga (Shivamogga) 98km · Mangalore Airport 145km
Nearby attractions
HoranaduKalasaChikmagalurKudremukh
How to get here
Bengaluru → Sringeri
bus · 7h
₹350
approx.
Chikmagalur → Sringeri
cab · 2h
₹1,800
approx.
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September – February
Nearest Transport
Shimoga (Shivamogga)98 km
Mangalore Airport145 km
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mid₹1,500/night
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