Overview
People who come to visit Chikmagalur fall in love with the place because of the pleasant and cool atmosphere and beautiful lush green valleys burdened with coffee plantations. This beautiful place is in the wishlist of many tourists who love coffee and like exploring the beautiful serene place which has been a melting place for various cultures. The place is full of various attractions, including the rolling hills, scintillating rivers, lush green valleys, lush green landscape and aromatic coffee gardens.
There are a lot of things which make Chikmangalur one of the best places to visit in Karnataka, and Mullayangiri is one such place, where tourists experience the pleasure of trekking and nature trails. These are the fun activities which make exploring Chikamaglur one of the best experiences. Chikamaglur is known as the coffee land of Karnataka and one of the largest coffee producers in India.
The history of Chikmagalur is interesting. Chikmagalur means “younger daughters town” in the local language. Various attractions inside the town are Nehru Rose Garden, Kudremukh National park, Kalhatti falls, Hebbe falls, coffee musing and Kadambbi falls.
How To Reach
The railway stations close to Chikmagalur are Kadur, Birur, and Tarikere, and facilities such as bus service and cabs are easily available. If you are arriving by flight, the nearest airport is in Bangalore, which is 245 kms away. Mangalore airport is 152 kms away. Two national highways pass through the town of Chikmagalur, and the town is well connected via roads to various cities. Bus services and cabs are easily available from the railway stations.
Chikmagalur Tour Packages
Chikmagalur Tour Package From Bangalore
You will be heading towards Baba Bundagiri peaks which is a sacred pilgrimage spot. This place is famous for the shrine of Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalander who was a sufi saint in the 17th century. Next enjoy Jhari waterfalls, which are surrounded by dense forest and coffee plantations.
Visit the Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint hill also known as horseshoe viewpoint and take the blessings of Lord Hanuman. After this visit the tallest mountain in Karnataka called Mulayangiri. On the third day of the Chikmagalur tour package from Bangalore, you head towards Yagachi water sports on your way back to Bangalore.
Chikmagalur Tour Package From Mangalore
Chikmagalur tour package from Mangalore is 4 days and 3 nights long. On the first day, you will be driven to Sakleshpur and entry into the vast forests and mountains. you will rest in the night and the next day you will leave from Saklesh to Chikmangalur.
On the second day of the Chikmagalur tour package from Mangalore you reach Chikmagalur. when you reach Chikmagalur, you will be visiting the Bhadra wildlife sanctuary. You take permission from the forest department to go for a jungle safari. If more time is left in your hands, go visit Hirekolale lake, which is located at the foot of Mullayanagiri and surrounded by hills.
Mullayanagiri is located in Baba Budangiri range and is the tallest peak in Karnataka. Then you will proceed to Halebid and Belur. Belur is known for Chennakesava temple and then drives back to Mangalore.
Chikmagalur Tour Package From Hyderabad
On the first day of the Chikmagalur tour package from Hyderabad, you reach Chikmagalur and visit Mullayanagiri, the tallest peak in Karnataka. Then you visit Baba Bundalgiri hills where god dutta resided in his cave and left his Paduka.
This is a religious place and known for its historical importance. On the second day of the Chikmagalur tour package from Hyderabad, you visit Kemmangundi and do full day sightseeing. The first location you will enjoy will be Kalhatty waterfalls. Your final destination in the Chikmagalur tour package from Hyderabad, you will visit Hebbe waterfalls.
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