Chikodi is located 572 km from Bangalore and 200 km from Goa. Nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats, it enjoys a cool, salubrious climate and is surrounded by natural beauty in the form of rivers, deep rugged rocky valleys and hills. The wada (mansion) is a huge construct present in the heart of the town.
From the Attraction point of view Belgaum is an attractive destination with proximity to the Picnic spots and the historic attractions such as the Belgaum Fort and the natural beauty of Jamboti Falls & Gokak Falls.
Endowed with rich historical and religious heritage, Chikodi taluka offers to the visitors fascinating river valleys, enchanting hill - ranges and deep rugged rocky valleys and river valleys. Several ancient places in the district like saundatti, Godachi, Sogal, Konnur, Raibag, Yedur, Shabarikolla etc, have been referred to in several religious and traditional works. Places of pilgrimage like Saundatti, Godachi, Mangsuli, Chinchali, Kudachi, Kothali, Karoshi Darga, Stavanidhi (tavandi)Tirth, Nidasoshi Mutt, Yedur, etc. are visited by devotees from far off places.