Bhadra River, Bhadra

Travellers are 'recommended' to see the magnificent Bhadra River that originates from Gangamoola near Kudremukha, Western Ghats range. The river runs towards east crossing the southern part of Deccan Plateau and meets its tributaries, the Somavahini near Thadabehalla, Hebbe and Odirayanahalla.

There is a dam constructed across the Bhadra River in the proximity to Lakkavalli and forms the reservoir. This river then moves towards Bhadravathi and joins Tunga River at Koodli, which a town located in proximity to Shivamogga.