Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru (also known as
Chikkmagalur) is a town located in Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state
of Karnataka. Located in the foothills of Mullayanagiri range. The town is
known for its coffee and tea estates.
Chikkmagalur situated in south
western part of Karnataka, it is nestled in the Baba Budan hills. Chikmagalur
literally means, 'The Younger Daughter's Town.' Legend reads that this town had
been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the famous chief
of Sakrepatna. Chikmagalur is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises.
Hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms are all here to woo. In
and around Chikmagalur there are beautiful hill stations and places of
picturesque beauty. The district is strewn with many holy spots and
proliferates legends associated with stories from the epics of Ramayana and the
Mahabharata.
Some of the best places to visit in Chikkmagalur:
Kemmanagundi
It is situated at a height of
1434 m above sea level; Kemmanagundi is at a distance of 55 km from
Chikmagalur. The main attraction of the hill station apart from the places to
visit is the absolutely enamouring climate. It remains the same throughout the
year. The places to visit in Kemmanagundi are Hebbe falls, Kallathi falls, Rose
Garden and Raj Bhavan.
Kudremukh
Kudremukh is a great spot for excursions from Chikmagalur.
Situated at a distance of 95 km from Chikmagalur and nestling at an altitude of
1894 m above sea level, it is a hill station apt for trekking. 'Kudremukh'
means 'Face of a Horse'. It is named so, because the peak is in the shape of a
horse face. Rich in both flora and fauna, most parts of the hill station are
still unexplored.
The Baba Budan Giri
The Baba Budan Hills are named after the Muslim saint, Baba
Budan, who took up residence here in the 17th century. The Baba Budan Shrine is
revered by both the Hindus and Muslims and thousands of devotees throng the
shrine for the blessing of the peer. A complex of three caves can be found
here, believed to have been sanctified by three revered siddhas, whose icons
and 'gaddinges' (tombs) are located in the caves.
Mullayanagiri
The highest peak in Karnataka is at Chikmagalur, called the
Mullayanagiri. The height of this peak is close to 2000 metres. This peak is
supposed to resemble a trekker’s backyard. Mullayanagiri has amazing trekking
trails.
Hebbe Falls
Hebbe Falls are yet another
picturesque destination in Chikmagalur. The falls are accessed from Kemmangundi
hill station. It is located 8 km from this hill station. The falls are
surrounded by astonishing greenery. Dense forests, thick foliage, rich flora
and hills encompass this region.
Coffee plantations are sprawled
across the expanses around the falls. Descending from a height of 168 metres,
the falls is divided into two stages – the Big Falls and the Small Falls.
Called Dodda Hebbe and Chikka Hebbe,
Indeed very good place to visit
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