Credit: Gopi Krishna VR
The birthplace of three prominent rivers, Tunga, Bhadra, and Netravati, Ganga Moola is located in the dense forest of the western ghats in Chikmagalur district. Ganga Moola is the point of origin for the Tunga, Bhadra, and Netravati rivers.
Situated at an altitude of 1458 meters, the place is also known as Varaha Parvatha. At the palace, there is a small shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi and Lord Varaha is present in a cave at the spot where one of the rivers originates.
River Courses
The River Tunga flows north, passing through Sringeri, Thirthahalli, and Shimoga. It later merges with the River Bhadra at Koodli, near Shimoga, to form the Tungabhadra River.The River Bhadra flows east, passes through Bhadravathi, and joins the Tunga at Koodli.
The River Netravati flows west, passing through Dharmasthala and Mangalore before joining the Arabian Sea.
Accessibility
Located on the main road between Sringeri and Kudremukh , Ganga Moola can be reached by trekking for about 2km.