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Sirsi
One day is enough for Sirsi’s temples, waterfalls and rock sites; add a night only if you want a relaxed pace or to explore nearby villages.
Sirsi is a small town in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, known for its historic Marikamba Temple, nearby waterfalls and the Yana rock formations. The sights are spread within a 30‑40 km radius, reachable by bus or taxi, so a single day covers the highlights. Overnight stays are optional for a slower pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (dry, pleasant)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, road slips)
- Airports
- HBX · BLR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sirsi112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sirsi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetySirsi is generally safe; main risks are wet rocks at falls and monsoon road conditions – travel with a flashlight and extra water.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHBX Hubli Airport (about 110 km (68 mi), 2 h by bus/taxi).HBX Hubli Airport (about 68 mi (110 km), 2 h by bus/taxi).
- Getting aroundState buses (KSRTC/NWKRTC) link Sirsi to Hubli, Karwar, Mangalore and Bangalore; auto‑rickshaws and taxis are common in town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HBX Hubli Airport (about 110 km (68 mi), 2 h by bus/taxi) · BLR Kempegowda International, Bengaluru (major hub, 300 km (186 mi), 6 h by bus)HBX Hubli Airport (about 68 mi (110 km), 2 h by bus/taxi) · BLR Kempegowda International, Bengaluru (major hub, 186 mi (300 km), 6 h by bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (25 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sirsi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Aug
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
State buses (KSRTC/NWKRTC) link Sirsi to Hubli, Karwar, Mangalore and Bangalore; auto‑rickshaws and taxis are common in town. Hire a taxi for waterfalls (30‑40 km).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yana Rocks
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Taxi or bus from Sirsi, ~40 km (25 mi), 1 h driveTaxi or bus from Sirsi, ~25 mi (40 km), 1 h drive
Trek to the twin limestone pillars; check temporary closure status.
Unchalli Falls
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Taxi from Sirsi, ~35 km (22 mi), 1 h driveTaxi from Sirsi, ~22 mi (35 km), 1 h drive
116 m drop; best visited early morning.
Bheemana Gudda
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or shared jeep, ~30 km (19 mi), 45 minTaxi or shared jeep, ~19 mi (30 km), 45 min
Sunset viewpoint inside Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local lodges and homestays
budget rooms from ₹800‑1,200 per night; many near the market
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–3,500 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Bus ticket to Sirsi (state bus, one way)2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| Taxi to Unchalli Falls (round trip)2 × ₹900 · check | ₹1,800 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,100 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,050 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,100≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Vegetarian thali (Basaveshwar Khanavali)10 am–9 pm | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Todadevu (sweet dosa)street stall | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Waterfalls have slippery rocks and occasional whirlpools – wear sturdy shoes.
- Monsoon can make rural roads muddy; check road conditions before travel.
- Fuel stations are scarce outside town – fill up early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate in Mumbai; Indian embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sirsi ↔ Hubli airport, bus: ≈₹300 one‑way (check)
- Taxi Sirsi → Unchalli Falls (round): ≈₹900 (check)
Say or show
- ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is this? (idu eshtu?)
- ಶೌಚಾಲಯ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the restroom? (shauchalaya elli?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sirsi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb (dry, pleasant) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, road slips) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑stay option for relaxed waterfall visits.
- Include guided trek to Yana when the site reopens.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Sirsi
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sirsi, revision 5326421 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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