Located 65 km from Shimoga, in Shimoga District, Karnataka, Thirthahalli is a picturesque spot hidden away in the middle of dense forests, at an altitude of 610 m. It gets it name from sacred Hindu bathing places on the river Tunga.
Nearby places of tourist interest: Agumbe,
Kundadri Hill, Mandagadde Natural Bird Sanctuary, Ambuthirtha and Kavaledurga. A temple dedicated to Rameshwara is also on these banks.