Giriyapura

Giriyapura, also spelt as Girijapara, lies in Chikmagalur District of Karnataka and is around 50 km from Chikmagalur and 60 km south-east of Shimoga.

Major places nearby include Birur to the west, Shivani and Ajjampur to the north, Asandi to the west and Yagati and Kadur to the south.

Nearest railhead is Ajjampur Railway Station, which is 7 km away. Nearest airport is Mangalore Airport. Major railhead is Birur Junction Railway Station.