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Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple & Sharavathi Backwaters

Sagara, Karnataka, India

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Overview

A goddess reached by free ferry across the drowned Sharavathi valley — launch rides over blue backwater, island villages and the famous theft-protection deity.

Why visit: The boat ride across the Linganamakki backwater is half the pilgrimage.

Things to do

›Holebagilu ferry crossing
›Chowdeshwari darshan
›Backwater views
›New Sigandur bridge

Ferry RideDarshanPhotography

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Feb; Makara Sankranti

Entry fee

Free (ferry free–₹20)

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half–full day

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