Bhadravathi is a important industrial center in Shimoga district . This is 19 Kms from Shimoga. Sir. M. Vishveshwaraiah Iron and Steel Works, Mysore paper mills, Sugar factories are worth to visit, permission from the respective factories are required to visit factory. All India Radio has a broadcasting station in this place.

This is at a distance of 28 Kms. from Shimoga. Bhadra dam is constructed across river Bhadra, The height of dam is 194 .There is an electricity generating station adjescent to dam. The fisheries Department has set-up some aqua farms nearby. Visitors are allowed between 10.A.M and 6.P.M there are inspection Banglows of Irrigation Department. One situated at dam, and the other in the village. Rooms have to be booked in advance through assistant executive engineer at B.R.P ph 37292

this is a Threecutachala temple of 13th century. the temple architecture is very similar to Hoysala type of architecture, The temple is located at city center of Bhadravathi ,and attracts tourists and pilgrims from all parts of Karnataka.