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Sringeri is a small Town in Southern India, in Chikmagaluru district of Karnataka. The Town is famous for the Shree Sharada Peetam, a Temple of the Goddess of knowledge, Devi Sharadamba, an incarnation of Devi Adi Parasakthi, which was established by Shri Adi Sankaracharya in 8th Century CE. The Temple is located on the banks of River Tunga, which joins bhadra to become Tungabhadra, a tributary of River Krishna joining in Kurnool District

As per sources, while Shri Adi Shankarar went around, in search for areas for establishing the Peetams, he comes to the town on the bank of river Tunga. It was during Monsoon time and the river was fileld with water. Heavy rains lashed across the hilly Western Ghats. At this time, on the banks of the river Tunga, he saw a Frog struggling. The frog had gone into labour, and it was time to lay eggs and it couldnt move around anywhere. At this moment, a Cobra snake, which happens to pass through, spreads his hood around the frog, turning its protector, rather than killing it. This scene surprised Adi shankarar, who decided that there could be no other better place for setting his Peetam, than a place where foes turn protector. Hence, he prayed to the Goddess, and established the Temple on the banks of the river, Tunga

Sharadamba temple, Shringeri Areca nut farm at Shringeri

Agumbe. located at around 25 km from Sringeri. Regular bus services are available to this place from Sringeri. This place is known for the beautiful sunset Spot in the middle of ever green forest valley.
Hariharapura. located at around 20 km from Sringeri. The place has Sri Sharada Lakshminarasimha Peetam established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya on the banks of the River Tunga. The place is serene amidst forest, Arecanut farms and rice fields and surrounded by small hills. Hariharapura also boasts of a 110 year old bridge across the Tunga connecting it to Koppa. This bridge is believed to have been built by Sir M Visveswaraiah. Hariharapura is an ideal place to visit the surrounding places in the western ghat region.
Kigga. It is located about 9 km from Sringeri and is famous for Rushyasringeshwara temple who is known as rain . Regular bus services are available to Kigga from Sringeri ( Frequency: One per hour).
Maghe Bailu. A beautiful Village located in the middle of ever green forests. This village became famous when the villagers started producing electricity on their own. A small beautiful Wwater falls called MagheBailu falls is located in this village. Its about 5 km from Kigga village. No bus facility available to this village as well.
Mallikarjuna temple.
Narasimha Parvatha. A trek spot. Trek is of about 8Km.Trek starts from Kigga to reach the peak of Narasimha Parvatha.In case you are trekking permission has to be taken from the forest department in Sringeri.
Narasimha Vana. This is where the present Jagadguru of Dakshina( southern) Shankaracharya Mutt H.H Sri Bharathi Teertha Swamigalu resides.
Rajiv Gandhi Samskrutha vidya Peetham. This place is around 2 km from Sringeri in a place called Menase.
Sirimane. A beautiful waterfalls which is just 4 km from Kigga Village. You will not get any bus to reach this place. You need to hire a car or an auto rickshaw from Sringeri. Or should be ready to walk from Kigga village.
Sringeri Sharada Peetham. The main temple of Sringeri established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
Tunga river Bank. Famous for fishes. Fishing is banned in this area. But you can feed the fishes. People generally feed puffed rice.
Uluve bird Sancuary. Its the home of hundreds of cranes. Its on the bank of river Tunga. Its located at about 5 km from Sringeri town.

Agumbe. located at around 25 km from Sringeri. Regular bus services are available to this place from Sringeri. This place is known for the beautiful sunset Spot in the middle of ever green forest valley.

Hariharapura. located at around 20 km from Sringeri. The place has Sri Sharada Lakshminarasimha Peetam established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya on the banks of the River Tunga. The place is serene amidst forest, Arecanut farms and rice fields and surrounded by small hills. Hariharapura also boasts of a 110 year old bridge across the Tunga connecting it to Koppa. This bridge is believed to have been built by Sir M Visveswaraiah. Hariharapura is an ideal place to visit the surrounding places in the western ghat region.

Kigga. It is located about 9 km from Sringeri and is famous for Rushyasringeshwara temple who is known as rain . Regular bus services are available to Kigga from Sringeri ( Frequency: One per hour).

Maghe Bailu. A beautiful Village located in the middle of ever green forests. This village became famous when the villagers started producing electricity on their own. A small beautiful Wwater falls called MagheBailu falls is located in this village. Its about 5 km from Kigga village. No bus facility available to this village as well.

Mallikarjuna temple.

Narasimha Parvatha. A trek spot. Trek is of about 8Km.Trek starts from Kigga to reach the peak of Narasimha Parvatha.In case you are trekking permission has to be taken from the forest department in Sringeri.

Narasimha Vana. This is where the present Jagadguru of Dakshina( southern) Shankaracharya Mutt H.H Sri Bharathi Teertha Swamigalu resides.

Rajiv Gandhi Samskrutha vidya Peetham. This place is around 2 km from Sringeri in a place called Menase.

Sirimane. A beautiful waterfalls which is just 4 km from Kigga Village. You will not get any bus to reach this place. You need to hire a car or an auto rickshaw from Sringeri. Or should be ready to walk from Kigga village.

Sringeri Sharada Peetham. The main temple of Sringeri established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

Tunga river Bank. Famous for fishes. Fishing is banned in this area. But you can feed the fishes. People generally feed puffed rice.

Uluve bird Sancuary. Its the home of hundreds of cranes. Its on the bank of river Tunga. Its located at about 5 km from Sringeri town.

Shri Sharada Temple is the major place of interest in this Town. Next to this temple, on the exact banks of river Tunga, is the Shri Vidyashankar Temple, built in the old Hoysala style architecture. Fish is very famous in the river Tunga, however fishing is not allowed. Visitors are given packets of puffed rice to feed the fish and its a delightful sight

The Narasimhavana is located on the other side of the river, connected through a Foot over bridge. The Ashrama is a very peaceful place for relaxation and a quick stroll

There is no dress code to enter the temple. However if you are planning to go to Narasimhavana where Swamiji resides, carry a set of dhothi. Men are supposed to take off their shirt before entering "GuruBhavana" (Swamiji's place). Even though women don't have any dress code, they are expected to wear either a saree or salwar kameez.

Sringeri Banana Chips -> Sringeri is famous for Banana chips.
Pickles -> Malnad part is famous for pickles. There are many shops which sells pickles, thokku etc out of these stores Vijaya Narasimha store in Bharathi Street is the most famous one
Happala (Papads) -> Sringeri is also famous for "Jackfruit Happala"
Several Vedic Books and others related to ancient Sanskrit literature are available at Mutt Store

Apart from the accommodation provided by the temple, there aren't too many hotels around.
Sringeri Mutt provides hygienic good food during noon and night time.
There are many good small budget mess around the temple street.

Do not try swimming in the river as there are many whirlpools.

If you are not used to walking barefoot for two hours, you will miss most of the charms of Shringeri. They ask you to remove your shoes at the temple entrance, but after seeing the temple, you have to cross the river and walk in the beautiful areca nut farm to reach the cute residence of the chief priest. So take some training in walking on the gravel path. The chief priest is an Indian scientist who has renounced the world of logic and selected the world of spirituality.