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Mullayyana Giri

Mullayyana Giri - 40kms

Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka, India. Mullayanagiri in the Chandra Dhrona Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats of Chikmagalur Taluk. With a height of 1,930 metres (6,330 ft), it is the highest peak between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris.

Muthodi wildlife Sanctuary

Muthodi wildlife Sanctuary

Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, is a biodiverse haven nestled within the Western Ghats. Spread over an area of approximately 330 square kilometers, this sanctuary is renowned for its rich variety of flora and fauna, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

Jhari Water Falls

Jhari Water Falls 27Kms

Jhari Waterfalls has multiple names like buttermilk falls, Dabedabe Falls. Located on the way to Baba Budan Giri, Jhari waterfalls is in a private coffee plantation and accessible only by 4x4 jeeps. You will need to park your car and hire a jeep to get to the waterfalls. Around 6 to 7 people can sit in the jeep and the charges are roughly between Rs.700 to Rs.800. Jahri waterfall is a perfect place to visit and experience a sense of calmness. You can take a dip in the waterfall, don’t forget to carry dry clothes to change.

Baba Budan Giri

Baba Budan Giri 40kms

Bababudangiri, located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India, is a revered pilgrimage site and a picturesque mountain range in the Western Ghats. Named after the Sufi saint Baba Budan, this sacred destination holds historical, religious, and natural significance, attracting pilgrims, tourists, and adventure enthusiasts alike.

Bandekallu Gudda

Bandekallu Gudda 9kms

Bandekallu Gudda, also known as Bandekallu Peak, is a prominent hill located near Chikmagalur in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. It stands tall at an elevation of approximately 3,230 feet (985 meters) above sea level and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, hills, and lush greenery.

Hirekolale Lake

Hirekolale Lake 13.5kms

Hirekolale lake is a manmade lake with a backdrop of the Baba Budangiri range of mountains. A nice place to visit in the evenings during sunset. The drive to hirekolale lake is through winding plantation roads. This lake was developed to supply water to Chikmagalur town.

Belur Chennakesava Temple

Belur Temple 38kms

Belur, located in the Hassan district of Karnataka, India, is a historic town renowned for its rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels, and religious significance. It is home to the magnificent Chennakesava Temple, a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture, and several other temples and monuments that reflect the region's glorious past.

Halebidu

Halebidu

Halebidu, located in the Hassan district of Karnataka, India, is a historic town renowned for its exquisite temples, rich cultural heritage, and architectural marvels. It served as the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire during the 12th century and is home to some of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture.

Hiremagalur Temple

Hiremagalur Temple 12kms

Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple is a highly revered Hindu shrine in Chikmagalur. Located on the banks of river Tungabhadra, this beautiful shrine is dedicated to Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Housing life-size statues of Lord Rama, his brother Laxmana, and Devi Sita, the temple celebrates their life before exile. The magnificent idols have been sculpted from a single rock. Each feature including their ornaments has been chiselled in stone painstakingly.

Chickamagalur City

Chickamagalur City – 8.6kms

Coffee Museum, Horekolale Lake, Siri Mane, M.G. Road for Shopping Coffee, Spices, Bakery items etc.