Chikmagalur is one of the hottest tourist places an infinite number of your choice attractions and activities. It is a paradise for nature lovers; the coffee and tea plantations, and jaw-dropping vistas in lush forests. From scenic coffee plantations to magnificent waterfalls, restore yourself in nature’s lap with the best tourist places in Chikmagalur. Chikmagalur is a good place to fuel your love for trekking as it has a lot of scenic trails waiting to be trekked.
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Best Tourist Places in Chikmagalur
1. Mullayanagiri Peak
Our expedition starts off with the star attraction of Karnataka Mullayanagiri Peak, 6,330 feet high, natural wonder. The deadly ascent for its peak is fun in itself while providing a look at the peaks around you. Whether you’re there to catch a sunrise that turns the clouds into gold or just to feel the sheer scale of the Western Ghats, Mullayanagiri has a way of making you feel very small in the best possible way.
2. Kemmangundi
It is a wonderful hill station located on a distance of 55 kilometers away at Chikmagalur, in the Baba Budan Giri hills. It is on the height of 1,434 meters and is characterized by its planned gardens and mountain and valley views. The Raj Bhavan has a completely breathtaking view especially during the sunset; the Raj Bhavan can be called almost a dream of a photographer. The professional adventure lovers will be able to explore dozens of peaks around.
3. Jhari Waterfall
The sounds of water crashing from the rocks in Chikmagalur, are some of the best tourist sites. The foliage framed natural views emerging from Jhari Waterfall appear to be at rest. Locals call this falls as Buttermilk Water falls because as the water tumbles down the tiered rock face, creamy white spray that looks exactly like someone tipped a giant pitcher of buttermilk over the cliffside.
4. Baba Budangiri
The Baba Budan Range of the Western Ghats which is Located to the North of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka is famous for a Shrine to the Sufi Saint Hazrat Dada Hayat Khalandar. This town attracts a variety of travelers. It is also an important journey tourist place for Hindus and Muslims. One of the must visit destinations in Chikmagalur, the Baba Budangiri Hills has a lot in store for you beyond a hike or a trek.
5. Coffee Museum
Let’s have some good time at the famous dos in Chikmagalur. This distinctive place takes charge of each phase in the creation of coffee, from its cultivation to its brewing. This tourist attractions also offer the best coffee for you caffeine lovers with detailed explanations.
A must visit tourist for 3 days trip in chikmagalur is the Coffee Evaluation and Training Center, located next to the Coffee Museum. Here you can see a full floor dedicated to coffee education. An interesting tourist attractions for both food lovers and also people who love to know the true taste of raw ingredients.
6. Belavadi
One such mesmerizing beauty in Karnataka is the miniature town of Belavadi, located only 29km from Chikmagalur. The tourist attractions are ideal for tourists who wish to find a quiet and beautiful refuge surrounded by greenery.
Its ancient history and natural beauty also have a great share of the village, where the green heritage is supplemented with the age-old temples, one of them is the Hoysala-built Veer Narayana Temple, and one quite popular legend of Belavadi Mallamma, a brave queen who attracted the attention of Shivaji, the Maratha King, in the 17 th century AD.
7. Ayyanakere Lake
Ayyanakere Lake serenely completes this journey, nestled in hills and green cover. The calm waters create a backdrop for peaceful boat rides and pretty picnics. Chikmagalur sunsets are magical on the lake, as the sun glazes the horizon.
8. Kudremukh Trek
Located about 96 km away from Chikmagalur and over 333 km from Bangalore, this small village is one of the must see tourist attractions in Chikmagalur. Kudremukh which means horse face in Kannada though one side of this majestic mountain looks like a horse face is the 3rd highest peak after Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri in Karnataka.
The trek also highlights rolling green fields and lovely meadows, as well as almost a dozen streams and waterfalls running along the curvature of the trail. This trek starts like a connect to Kudremukh National Park, the second largest protected area for wildlife in Karnataka at the end of its end. Flanked by the magnificent Somavati River, this experience is to be savored from no matter how far.
9. Baba Budan Giri
Baba Budan Giri is not only a mountain but also a tourist attraction that is named after a Muslim saint, Baba Budan. The peaks are also referred to as Chandra Drona Parvatha and there are three caves that are considered to be holy. They have been decorated with multi, colored flowers and there are also thick bushes around them. Baba Budan Giri is famous for its beautiful forests and also it is one of the best places where tourists can walk and hike on the unpaved roads. It is the ideal tourist spot for those who love adventure in Chikmagalur.
10. Z point
There are several interesting tourism sites in Chikmaglur. It also includes Z point. It is a vantage point that is reachable via riding an aircraft within one hour. The other location where one would have a spectacular view of the sunrise and sunset.
11. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhadra is a view that looks more like a movie scene shot between the ranges of Western Ghats. Being one of the family tourist attractions in Chikmagalur, Bhadra is home to over 250 species of birds, most of the birdspecies being exclusive to Western Ghats. Among the various facilities, Pirwal boat safari is a unique one to those who are crazy for boating as it is Bhadra Reservoir that has given this privilege.
12. Hebbe Falls
There exist majestic cascades hidden inside Kemmangundi hills waiting for Hebbe Falls. For going there you are supposed to step out into a great adventure through a laborious trek or an exciting ride four-wheel. With this sight you’ll experience relief from tropical heats as it portrays its excellence only in cascading beauty of its falls.
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