 Chikmagalur
Nestled in the Baba Budan hills, Chikmagalur is a calm, serene town full
of scenic surprises .hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee
blossoms. Situated 251 kms from Bangalore, Chikmagalur is a trekker's
delight, with its rugged mountain trails.
Accommodation:
Taj Garden Retreat (5 star Resort),
Planters Court (2 Star Hotel),
Nature Nirvana (Homestay),
Tex Woods (Resort),
Eagle Eye Resort (Resort),
River Woods (Homestay),
River Tern Lodge (Jungle Lodges)
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
It is generally cool throughout the year, with a maximum temperature of
28 C.
The Best season to visit would be from September to March.
Excursions (Distances and directions from Chikmagalur)
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (Muthodi)
38 kms northwest, this sanctuary is a must-see for wildlife enthusiasts.
Gaur, Chital, Sambar, Elephants and Tigers are some of the wildlife
found here.
Kemmanagundi
55 kms north of Chikmagalur, this is a scenic hill station, situated on
the Baba Budan range at a height of 1,434 m. 8 kms from Kemmanagundi are
the Hebbe Falls where the water gushes down from a height of 168 m in
two stages. The Kalhatti Falls are 10 kms from Kemmanagundi. The water
here cascades down a height of 122 m. There is also a local temple here,
constructed in a gap between rocks.
Kudremukh
95 kms southwest of Chikmagalur is the secluded hill station of
Kudremukh. Situated 1894 m above sea level, the Kudremukh hills overlook
the Arabian Sea and are chained to one another with deep valleys and
steep precipices. There is rich flora and fauna here, waiting to be
discovered. Caves asking to be explored. Ruins and traces of old
civilizations inviting a study. Lovely, unspoiled places to camp. Can
any trekker resist Kudremukh? This place is also rich in iron-ore
deposits.
Amruthapura
About 10 kms form Tarikere, this little town has a 800-year-old temple
dedicated to Amrutheswara.
Sringeri
Sringeri is a pilgrim center, known for its Vidyashankara Temple. It has
12 zodiac pillars on each of which the sun's rays fall according to the
time of the year.
Access
Chikmagalur is connected by road and rail to Bangalore, Hassan and
Mangalore. The nearest airport is Mangalore (170 kms).
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