Mandagadde is situated near Agumbe in Shimoga District, Karnataka. Mandagadde is a small island on River Tunga and is part of the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary. Though this Mandagadde in Shettihalli wildlife sanctuary is not considered biggest of the bird sanctuaries it is a habitat for a variety of birds.

In July-October, after the breeding season, varieties of migratory birds flock on the trees, bare at this time of the year, offering a visual treat. The birds include egret, cormorant, darter and snake-bird. A high platform is built on the edge of the river for bird watching. Boats are available for a closer watch.

The Gajanur Dam and the elephant training camp at Sakrebyle are near-by places of interest. Drive through a village close to the camp and catch the pachyderms bathing at the Tunga river.

Mandagadde - Location details:

Mandagadde is 30 km from Shimoga, 140 km from Mangalore and 345 km from Bangalore. It is on the way to Theerthahalli from Shimoga. The sanctuary is well connected by road with a lot of State-owned and private buses running in the area. However, there are no hotels here. The best bet is to stay in Shimoga.

Distance from Bangalore : 300+kms.
Nearest Hospital : Mandagadde.
Nearest food point : Mandagadde.

How to reach there: Mandagadde is 32 km from Shimoga en route Thirthahalli. Plenty of State transport corporation buses and private buses run between these places. Other places of interest: Sakrebyle Elephant training camp, Gajanur dam Best time to visit: July to September. During the peak season in August, it is estimated that more than 5,000 birds visit the sanctuary.