Chikmagalur travel information, Karnataka

Chikmagalur is situated in south western part of Karnataka. 215 Kms from Bangalore is Chikmagalur town. The town is known for its coffee and tea estates. Chikkamagaluru literally means "The town of the younger daughter" in the native Kannada language. The town is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the legendary chief of Sakrepatna and hence the name.

Carved against a mountainous canvas this beautiful malnad district is full of surprises, lofty peaks, delightful dales, racing river, sparkling streams, captivating cascades and the bracing mountain air - a balm to the work-weary. Climb high above the world where the mountains seem to touch the sky. Marvel at the un-spoilt beauty of the snow-white coffee blossoms. To add adventure to enchantment this hilly district has some exciting trekking routes in the Western Ghats

In Chikmagalur district, the major commercial crop is coffee. Other commercial crops are Pepper, Cashew nuts etc. Mullain giri, the highest peak in Karnataka (viz., 6,317 feet high from Sea Level) is 12 Kms away from Chikmagalur. Number of rivers originates from the hills of Chikmagalur district and flow in all the seasons. Rivers such as, Bhadra, Tunga, Hemavathi, Netravathi & Vedavathi. Several minerals are found in the district such as iron, magnetite, granite etc., major iron Ore Company in Asia is located at Kudremukha in Mudigere taluk of Chikmagalur district

Baba Budangiri Betta:
At the height of 1434 m, a scenic hill station. Here both Muslim Community as well as Hindus worships Baba Budan Dharga & DattatarayaSwamy Temple respectively. The Temple & the Dharga are situated as caves in the Baba Budan Range of Hills.

How to reach

Air:
The nearest airport is Bangalore.

Rail:
Kadur is the nearest railway station to Chikmagalur.

Road:
To enjoy the journey to Kemmanagundi, it is in your own interest to travel with a private transport and not to depend on government run buses.

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