Chikmagalur Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Chikmagalur

OVERVIEW- Situated in the southwestern part of the Karnataka state, Chikmagalur is one of the most scenic places, an amazing weekend destination from Bangalore. Lying in the Baba Budan hills, this hill station boasts of pleasant climate, lush surroundings, picturesque locations, gushing streams, serene environment, beautiful waterfalls and floral valleys. Dotted with a number of tourist attractions, Chikmagalur in local language translates to the town of the younger daughter because of its mythological connection. During your visit to his beautiful hill town, visit the attractions spread all around, treat your eyes to the natural beauty and spend a memorable on the relaxing ambiance.

BENGALURU- Bengaluru, the Garden City of India is also the capital of Karnataka. The city ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Its pleasant climate, friendly people and its highly educated population have made this Silicon Valley of India. Almost all computer related multinationals are setting up their Indian head office at Bengaluru. This garden city of India has many gardens and boulevards. There are number of places of tourist interest in and around Bengaluru.

CHIKMAGALUR- Hill station of Chikmagalur is situated in the southern state of Karnataka. Chikmagalur 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. Chikmagalur was the first place that coffee was first cultivated in India.

Tour Destination: Bengaluru - Chikmagalur - Bengaluru

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: BENGALURU - CHIKMAGALUR

Today morning drive to Chikmagalur enroute visiting Belur and Haleibdu.

BELUR AND HALEBIDU- Both these places are the best known temples of the Hoysala dynasty. The Belur and Halebid temples give a glimpse of Hindu temple art at its glorious best of the 16th century. They are famous for their carvings and splendid architecture. The Hoysalas improved on the Calukyan style of architecture by building extremely ornate temples in many parts of Karnataka noted for the sculptures in the walls, ceilings, curved pillars and many more. They followed Dravidian style, vesara style of architecture.

Later, continue your drive Chikmagalur. Straight transfer to hotel, and evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: CHIKMAGALUR

After breakfast visit the beautiful hill station of Chikmagalur viewing

BABA BUDAN GIRI- The peak is around 28 km northwards of the town. Christened after the Muslim Saint Baba Budan, this peak has a height of 1895 m above the sea level. Also known as Dattagiri, it offers some amazing views of the surrounding. You can also indulge in bird watching here.

HORANADU- Nestled amidst the Western Ghats, Horanadu is around 100 km south-west of the hill town. Visit the ancient Annapoorneshwari temple, revamped and renamed as Adi-Shaktyatmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari.

MANIKYADHARA FALLS- Situated quite close to the religious site of Baba Budan Giri Dattatreya Peetha, Manikyadhara Falls gushes down from an amazing site and offers an amazing sight. When you will visit the site, it will look like the water is gushing down like small pearls.

KALLATHGIRI FALLS- Around 10 km from Kemmangundi, Kallathigitri Falls cascade from a height of 122 meters from the Chandra Drona hill. Also referred to as Kalahasti falls, the pool formed at the base of the fall becomes a beautiful sight amidst lush scenery. In the gap between the rocks of the waterfall, there is an ancient Veerabhadra temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

SHANTI AND HANUMANA GUNDI FALLS- Shanti Falls is an extremely beautiful waterfall, which lies on the road towards the Z-Point in Kemmangundi. While the Hanumana Gundi Falls, which is located around 32 km from the Kalasa, this waterfall gushes down from a height of more than 100 feet on natural rock formalities.

HEBBE FALLS- Placed at a distance of 10 km from Kemmangundi, Hebbe Falls is a beautiful waterfall that cascades from a height of 168 meters in 2 stages to form Dodda Hebbe, which are the Big Falls and Chikka Hebbe, which are the Small Falls.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: CHIKMAGALUR - BENGALURU

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Bengaluru to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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