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Tourism

A brief history

Sorab is located on the north western of the Shimoga District at distance of 92kms. Sorab is Situated in the Malnad region bounded by Sahyadri ghats a place Known for its scenic beauty,lush green forests,cool climate which is situated at mean elevation of 579mts.,inthe north western part of Shimoga.Sorab taluk is rich in flora and fauna sorrounted by dense forest.it is well known for quality teak wood.and is Being exported all over the world.(it's being used in parliamentary house in England)Sorab is 4th largest taluk of Shimoga district.Soraba Taluk Spreads over an area of about 1148Sq.Km.with a forest area of about 22537.88Sq.hecter.The Population of Sorab as Per 2001 CENUS is about 11.002 Persons other than its dense forest is home for wild animals like Elephants,Tigers,Leopards,Bear.and Antelope A WELL know birds sanctuary-GUDAVI BIRD SANCTUARY is also apart of Sorab taluk,BIRDS from all over the world migrate to this place which at a distance of 14Kms.from Sorab town No major rivers flow in the taluk.there fore taluk entirely depends on ponds,check dams,well and borewell for both domestic water supply and irrigation purpose.  

 

What to see

Sorab offers the tourist a veriety of Medieval monuments,which occupy Maland region bounded by Sahyadri ghats a place known for its scenic beauty lush green forest cool climate which is situated at mean elevation of 579mts.,in near to the GUDAVI BIRD SANCTUARY is also a part of Sorab talukbirds from all over the world migrate to this place.Jog Falls is the highest waterfall in India, River Sharavathi cascades down 292 m in four distinct falls at Gerusoppa is a roaring treat to one’s eyes. Linganamakki Dam and MGHE Works are the places to visit around here is about 42 Kms from here. Gudvi Bird Sanctuary in Sorab taluk is just 13 Kms from here and Mandagadde bird sanctuary in Tirthahalli taluk is just 150 Kms from here both in Shimoga district, is the paradise of the seasonal birds which are unique in India .