Bheemeshwara | Waterfalls | Temple | Trekking | Shivamogga | Karnataka Tourism

Place name - Bheemeshwara temple

Place type - Spiritual/ Historical/ nature/ Trekking

Bheemeshwara temple is one of the oldest temple in karnataka which has not received proper attention of tourism department. Bheemeshwara temple is between Sagara and Bhatkal border in the dense forest. Bheemeshwara temple also has waterfalls which is more beautiful during rainy season.

History of temple

Bheemeshwara temple was constructed by Bheema by bringing Shivlinga at the place, the second brother among Pandavas during their agnaythavasa and was established by Dharmaraya - elder brother of Pandavas on Shivrathri. Arjuna bowed an arrow at the nearby mountain to bring the water for worship which is there even today as Sarala river which has not drained out so far.

Entry fees - Nil

Route map

Bheemeshwara has no sign boards to get the lead on the way which makes it difficult for tourist to reach the place. Start from Sagara towards Honnavara road and reach Jog circle which is 29 km and take left diversion towards Kargal-Bhatkal road and drive to pass Kargal, Muppane to reach Kogar ghats which has cement roads. Drive down 3 km from Kogar Ghat to find a board directing towards Bheemeshwara temple. take right turn and drive for a kilometer till the vehicle can reach and start trekking from the place. During rainy season vehicles cannot reach the place and one has to trek last 4 kilometers up & down.