10 best places to visit in Chikkamagaluru

Known for its tranquil ambience and natural beauty, this peak has verdant grassland and rugged rocks. A good trek path is also rather popular among adventure lovers. Mullayanagiri is also recognized for its coffee plantations located nearby. This is good for trekkers as it is adorned with perfect trek trails. One can also engage in biking. The place is seamless for those looking for. You can explore the small caves located below the peak. There is a Shiva temple on the hilltop. 

Baba Budangiri Hills are famed for their exclusive forest range, hiking, and trekking. Mullayanagari and Baba Budangiri have an astounding trekking trail in between. Also, adventure lovers can hike through the forest to see the ancient shrine of Deviramma Betta or Baba Budan, as he was famously called. 
Previously, the Range was also called the Chandra Drona Parvatha. Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in this Baba Budangiri Range. Kurinji is an exclusive species of flower that blooms in these hills once every 12 years, and people worldwide come to see it.
 

This hill station is situated in the Tarikere Taluk at about 1400 metres. The kings, also known as kings, visited the Sri Krishnarajendra Hill Station, Kemmangundi, as a summer move-away centre. The Department of Horticulture now oversees and maintains this place. Given this fact, Kemmangundi is a beautiful and outstanding hill station.

Z Point provides captivating views of the western ghats. It is at an elevation of 1400 meters, and reaching the top is a short trek of 3 kilometres. The walk is thrilling, and the scenic views of lush green valleys make it even more fascinating. It is one of the best places to see in Chikmagalur.
Kemmagundi Raj Bhavan is the starting point of this daring trek to Z point, offering the best sunrise and sunset. Furthermore, Shanti waterfalls are en route to the top, so travellers can stop to take a dip in the waters this fall.
 

The falls are accessed from Kemmangundi hill station, which is 8 km away. They are surrounded by greenery: dense forests, rich flora, and hills cover this region. Coffee plantations sprawl across the spreads around the falls. Descending from 168 metres, the falls are divided into two stages, the Big Falls and the Small Falls. 
You will also discover various daring activities around.  During monsoons, the waterfall makes thunderous sounds that can be heard from far.
People use this site for family picnics. The forests and coffee plantations in the nearby regions offer trekking and camping opportunities in Chikmagalur. The weather is serene throughout the year, making it a perfect escape from the heat and into a much cooler place

Kallathigiri Falls is a wonderful natural abode located 50 km away from Chikmakagalur. It is a perfect destination for thrill seekers and is prevalent among tourists. The fall gushes down the Chandra Dona Mountains from 400 feet. These Falls also have religious significance. They have the famed Veerabhadreshwara Temple. Because of its mythical history, the waters from this waterfall are considered holy, and they cure several diseases.

The surroundings are a photographer’s delight. The trekking trail is suitable for both beginners and experts. The trail has idols of various Gods and contains an abundance of natural flora and fauna.

Ballalarayana Durga Fort, sitting on a picturesque hill, is perhaps one of the most scenic places in Chikmagalur. The quaint surroundings, hills, and views of the splendid Western Ghats form the scenery as you traverse the landscape, and it is one of the popular attractions.       

The fort, built in the 12th century, belonged to the Hoysala Empire. It was built in the Karnata Dravida architectural style, forming an exceptional photographic backdrop. You can also enjoy picturesque sunsets, when the sky changes colour every few minutes, shedding light on the nearby forest.

The Coffee Museum is one of the best places to visit. From the primary step of plucking the beans to powdering them, all the coffee-making processes can be observed and studied at this museum. Training materials are equipped to grow and produce the finest coffee.
The building is enclosed by lush greenery and small coffee plant pots. Its beauty invites you to a world of coffee's tempting aroma. The staff will explain everything associated with coffee making. The opening times might differ according to the season, but the museum is usually open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You should visit after checking the opening times.
 

Nail in the wholesome natural world encouraged by the coffee plantations with its comfortable aroma spread over Jaladarshini near Mudigere in Mysore. This two days one night stay in the homestay arrays the best opportunities to walk from side to side the rich coffee plantations, lush green forest where pea cocks and deer are in large quantities present.

Take pleasure in the impressive scenery of hills surrounded by waterfalls, lush green forests, and rivers in Attigundi near Chikmagaluru. You will find the most memorable moments being created here. When you are at the hilltop, you can get a feel of being on top of the world, even if it is for a brief moment