Chikmagalur is located in the south western area of
Karnataka. Situated deep in the Baba Budan hills,
Chikmagalur is a quiet, tranquil town packed with scenic surprises, hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms. Located 251 kilometers from Bangalore,
Chikmagalur appeals greatly to trekkers due to its steep mountain trails.
A visitor to
Chikmagalur of Karnataka may also undertake excursions to the following places nearby:
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (Muthodi): 38 kilometers to the northwest of Chikmagalur, this sanctuary is a big hit with wildlife enthusiasts. Gaur, Chital, Sambar, Elephants and Tigers comprise a few of the varieties of wildlife to be found here.
Kemman gundi: 55 kilometers north of Chikmagalur, this is a pleasant hill station, located at the Baba Budan range at a height of 1,434 meters. Nearby Kemmanagundi are the Hebbe Falls and the Kalhatti falls.
Kudremukh: 95 kilometers southwest of Chikmagalur is the less frequented hill station of Kudremukh with exotic varieties of flora and fauna and numerous unexplored caves. Ruins and vestiges of ancient civilizations merit close analysis.
Amruthapura: About 10 kilometers from Tarikere, this small town possesses a 800-year-old temple consecrated to Amrutheswara.
Sringeri: Sringeri is a site of pilgrimage famous for its Vidyashankara Temple. It has 12 zodiac pillars on each of which the sun rays are precipitated depending on the time of year.
Chikmagalur at Karnataka is well linked by road and rail to Bangalore, Hassan and Mangalore. The closest airport is Mangalore (170 kilometers away).
Chikmagalur is one of the several popular hill stations of Karnataka.
