Ambuthirtha

Ambutheertha is located about 15 km to the North-West of Theerthahalli Town. The Sharavathi River originates at Ambutheertha.Ambutheertha is nature's wonder in Theerthahalli taluk of Shimoga. Before joining to the Arabian sea at Honnavar, River Sharavathi takes a big 'leap' falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft) in the world famous Jog Falls, which is the highest plunge waterfall in India and the 7th deepest in the world.