Shivaganga Falls or Shivgange Falls:

This waterfall is in a unique point of Western Ghats, on the border of three taluqs of North Kanara district (Sirsi, Yellapur, Ankola). At about 45kms away from Sirsi. You can take a bus going to Jaddigadde. From this Jaddigadde the waterfall is around 3+kms distance. Though a motorable road is available walking is a pleasant experience.The height of the waterfall is around 200ft. A little further away is a Ganesha temple in the middle of the river. This temple is on the upstream. To go to this place you will have to take the deviation before you start walking down the valley for the waterfall.

Forest Department has built a viewpoint a little away from the place, from there you get a nice view of the waterfall and the valley. One has to take their ration from Sirsi. There are tea shops at jaddigadde and other places like Hulekal, Vanalli (places en route).

Word of caution: Never try to get into the water near the waterfall. Many has already tried swimming (both amateurs and experts) and did not come up.

Travel Time: Best time is during and after monsoon, Early Winter

Distances:
From Bangalore 400+ kms
Nearest Town 40+kms(Sirsi)
Nearest Petrol Bunk Sirsi (you may get in Hulekal also)
Nearest Medical Help Vaanalli 12+kms
Nearest Hotel Sirsi, tea shops at Jaddigadde, Vaanalli, Hulekal