Chikmagalur

India

The park near State Bank junction, Court Road, Chikmagalur Kadur Road Rice, lentils and raita are the ingredients of Chickmagalur food Chikmagalur (Kannada: ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು) is a city in Karnataka, known for its coffee plantations and Bababudan Giri ranges.

Chikmagalur city (Chikkamagaluru district) is at the foot of highest mountain range in Karnataka. The life-supporting rivers of Karnataka and other states - Tunga, Bhadra, Hemavati, Vedavati, Yagachi originate in the Western Ghat hills of the district. The district is a great attraction to all kinds of people - trekkers, pilgrims, travellers and tourists. This area is famous for the coffee estates in the vicinity and also known as the Coffee Belt of the South.

  • Amrutapura Temple, Amrutapura. This temple is located the village of Amrutapura 67 km north of Chikmagalur.
  • Balehonnur.
  • Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi. The village Belavadi is home to this well known temple. It is located approximately 30 km from Chikmagature
  • Shree Kshetra Horanadu Annapooraneshwari Temple. About 80 km from chikmaglur; Famous for the Annapooraneshwari Temple, or the Goddess of Food. Hence, Lunch and Dinner is a must have here, as it is considered a direct Prasadam by the Goddess. Located on bhadra River
    The Roads wind around the ghats. Self driving not recommended, unless one is very familiar negotiating the ghat terrains regularly.
    Taxies available as a package connecting Sringeri and horanadu and returning back to Chikmaglur on same day, at pre-fixed prices
  • Kalasa Shiva Temple. Located 5 km from Horanadu. Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva a.k.a Lord Vishwanatha. Believed to be the Kashi of the South, owing to the presence of Annapooraneshwari Temple at 5 km distance, similar to Kashi Kshetra. Main attraction is the idols of a Male & Female Elephant pulling the trunk of the tree, the process of devouring a demon
  • Sringeri Sharadha Peetham. 100 km from Chikmaglur, is the Sharada peetham of Sringeri, established by Shri Adi Shankarar. It is said, that while Adi shankarar searched for a place for establishing a Devi Peetham, he reached the banks of Tunga River. It was raining heavily. At that moment, he noticed that a Frog was into labour, unable to move in the rain. A cobra, at this point, spread its hood and protected the frog from the rain . Adi shankarar concluded, that no other place could be better for establishing the Peetham and immediately chose it
    sharada Devi, incarnation of Adi Parasakthi, in knowledge form, is the main deity. There is also an old Hoysala type Temple on the banks of Tunga River housing 3 other Sannidhis. The Ashrama of the Head, is on the other bank of the river, and a bridge connects across. The Ashrama has a very peaceful atmosphere

Amrutapura Temple, Amrutapura. This temple is located the village of Amrutapura 67 km north of Chikmagalur.

Balehonnur.

Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi. The village Belavadi is home to this well known temple. It is located approximately 30 km from Chikmagature

Shree Kshetra Horanadu Annapooraneshwari Temple. About 80 km from chikmaglur; Famous for the Annapooraneshwari Temple, or the Goddess of Food. Hence, Lunch and Dinner is a must have here, as it is considered a direct Prasadam by the Goddess. Located on bhadra River
The Roads wind around the ghats. Self driving not recommended, unless one is very familiar negotiating the ghat terrains regularly.
Taxies available as a package connecting Sringeri and horanadu and returning back to Chikmaglur on same day, at pre-fixed prices

Kalasa Shiva Temple. Located 5 km from Horanadu. Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva a.k.a Lord Vishwanatha. Believed to be the Kashi of the South, owing to the presence of Annapooraneshwari Temple at 5 km distance, similar to Kashi Kshetra. Main attraction is the idols of a Male & Female Elephant pulling the trunk of the tree, the process of devouring a demon

Sringeri Sharadha Peetham. 100 km from Chikmaglur, is the Sharada peetham of Sringeri, established by Shri Adi Shankarar. It is said, that while Adi shankarar searched for a place for establishing a Devi Peetham, he reached the banks of Tunga River. It was raining heavily. At that moment, he noticed that a Frog was into labour, unable to move in the rain. A cobra, at this point, spread its hood and protected the frog from the rain . Adi shankarar concluded, that no other place could be better for establishing the Peetham and immediately chose it
sharada Devi, incarnation of Adi Parasakthi, in knowledge form, is the main deity. There is also an old Hoysala type Temple on the banks of Tunga River housing 3 other Sannidhis. The Ashrama of the Head, is on the other bank of the river, and a bridge connects across. The Ashrama has a very peaceful atmosphere

  • B.B.Hills. Minibus starts from the Private busstand everyday by 12.30 pm. Once you reach B.B.Hills, you have just one hour to explore the hills because the same bus returns by 5 p.m. There is only one tea shop at B.B.Hills, so you have to beg for a plate of hot porottas. But you can skip the eating as the scenes are terrific.
  • Devi Rammana Betta.
  • Giridarshini, Mangalore Road (6 km.
  • Kaimara. The road from Kaimara to Kemmannagundi is heavenly.
  • Kemmanagundi. Rose garden also.
  • Mullayangiri. highest point in South Karnataka- accessible only through private vehicles. Road leads almost to 80% of the peak and balance to be climed by a fleet of stairs. Self driving not recommended, owing to steep assent and blind curves enroute
  • Rathnagiri. Good view of the city

B.B.Hills. Minibus starts from the Private busstand everyday by 12.30 pm. Once you reach B.B.Hills, you have just one hour to explore the hills because the same bus returns by 5 p.m. There is only one tea shop at B.B.Hills, so you have to beg for a plate of hot porottas. But you can skip the eating as the scenes are terrific.

Devi Rammana Betta.

Giridarshini, Mangalore Road (6 km.

Kaimara. The road from Kaimara to Kemmannagundi is heavenly.

Kemmanagundi. Rose garden also.

Mullayangiri. highest point in South Karnataka- accessible only through private vehicles. Road leads almost to 80% of the peak and balance to be climed by a fleet of stairs. Self driving not recommended, owing to steep assent and blind curves enroute

Rathnagiri. Good view of the city

Mud road in the heart of Chikmagalur

  • Agumbe.
  • Bhadra Tiger Reserve
  • Cafe Coffee Day Headquarters.
  • Coffee Museum.
  • Hebbe Falls, Near Kemmanagundi.
  • Hirekolale Pond.
  • Kudremukh National Park.
  • Malayamarutha.

Agumbe.

[[Bhadra Tiger Reserve]]

Cafe Coffee Day Headquarters.

Coffee Museum.

Hebbe Falls, Near Kemmanagundi.

Hirekolale Pond.

Kudremukh National Park.

Malayamarutha.

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Trekking
  • Chikmagalur Walk. Turn right from the chekpost bus stop on Kadur road. Walk past summit school upto Aldur village. Proceed to Railway station area. Visit the Brahmakumaris ashram on the way. Very scenic surroundings.

Chikmagalur Walk. Turn right from the chekpost bus stop on Kadur road. Walk past summit school upto Aldur village. Proceed to Railway station area. Visit the Brahmakumaris ashram on the way. Very scenic surroundings.

Available in plenty.

Do it before you arrive at Chikmagalur.

Balls of red finger millet are eaten in Chikmagalur with a curry of pulses

  • Food Palace, R.G Rd. Fairly medium sized fast-food joint, ideal for breakfast as well. Very clean hotel.
  • Hotel Kamat, Indira Gandhi Rd.
  • Maharaja Restaurant, IG Rd. You will get very good non-veg food at very reasonable price. The service is very nice.
  • Malnad Paradise, Indira Gandhi Rd.
  • Mayura Vegetarian, Near Head Post Office. for Masala Dosai, a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato and onions. ₹35
  • Raj Mahal Hotel, Indira Gandhi Rd.
  • Salpicon, K.M Rd (head north-east on KM Rd. Pass by Gas Station (on the left). Destination is on the right, opp APMC Market and nearby to AIT college, +91 98 45231359. Open Mon 4PM-9:30PM; Tue-Sun 11:30AM-9:30PM. Burger shop with an unique flavour of herbs on it.
  • Hotel Soundarya.

Food Palace, R.G Rd. Fairly medium sized fast-food joint, ideal for breakfast as well. Very clean hotel.

Hotel Kamat, Indira Gandhi Rd.

Maharaja Restaurant, IG Rd. You will get very good non-veg food at very reasonable price. The service is very nice.

Malnad Paradise, Indira Gandhi Rd.

Mayura Vegetarian, Near Head Post Office. for Masala Dosai, a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato and onions. ₹35

Raj Mahal Hotel, Indira Gandhi Rd.

Salpicon, K.M Rd (head north-east on KM Rd. Pass by Gas Station (on the left). Destination is on the right, opp APMC Market and nearby to AIT college, +91 98 45231359. Open Mon 4PM-9:30PM; Tue-Sun 11:30AM-9:30PM. Burger shop with an unique flavour of herbs on it.

Hotel Soundarya.

  • Castle Homestay, - Kadabagere, Sangameshwar Pet Post.
  • Hotel Soundarya Residency and Hotel Soundarya Deluxe, Indira Gandhi Rd (nearby the bus stand.
  • Town Canteen, Ratnagiri Rd (opposite DACG Polytechnic. Do not miss the Masala Dosa. One of the famous joints for them, they may beat even Vidyarthi Bhavan of Bangalore. Avoid extra butter.

Castle Homestay, - Kadabagere, Sangameshwar Pet Post.

Hotel Soundarya Residency and Hotel Soundarya Deluxe, Indira Gandhi Rd (nearby the bus stand.

Town Canteen, Ratnagiri Rd (opposite DACG Polytechnic. Do not miss the Masala Dosa. One of the famous joints for them, they may beat even Vidyarthi Bhavan of Bangalore. Avoid extra butter.

  • Eagle Eye Resort, Hoscodu Estate, Via – Sangameshwarpet (between Bhadra and Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary Kadavanthi. From Chikmagalur follow the road about 45 km toward Aldur. From Aldur Junction turn right and travel until you reach a small church on the left. Turn right there. Total distance from Chikmagalur is about 45 km, +91 8262 324522. ₹1,400-₹4,000.
  • The Gateway Hotel, K.M. Rd (opposite Pavitravana Jyothinagar, +91 8262 660660, +91 8262 660661.
  • The Planters Court, K M Rd, +91 8262 2235881.
  • The Serai, Mugthihalli, K M Rd, Karnataka.

Eagle Eye Resort, Hoscodu Estate, Via – Sangameshwarpet (between Bhadra and Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary Kadavanthi. From Chikmagalur follow the road about 45 km toward Aldur. From Aldur Junction turn right and travel until you reach a small church on the left. Turn right there. Total distance from Chikmagalur is about 45 km, +91 8262 324522. ₹1,400-₹4,000.

The Gateway Hotel, K.M. Rd (opposite Pavitravana Jyothinagar, +91 8262 660660, +91 8262 660661.

The Planters Court, K M Rd, +91 8262 2235881.

The Serai, Mugthihalli, K M Rd, Karnataka.

Post offices are available in Basavanahalli, Vijayapura, MG Rd and the General Post Office (GPO), at the end of MG Rd. BSNL mobile services are available at most places of this region.