Chikkamagaluru - 10 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Chikkamagaluru

It is a tourist's paradise containing hill stations and waterfalls.

Types of Attractions in Chikkamagaluru

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Chikkamagaluru

Adhishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple Horanadu

Situated on the banks of river Bhadra, surrounded by forest, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Annapoorneshwari. It is believed that the sage Agastya in 8th century established the icon of the goddess here.

Ayyana kere

Ayyana kere

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Viewpoints

Outdoors- Other

Ayyanakere lake is an ancient lake located at the eastern base of the Baba Budhan hills. This is the biggest lake in Chikkamangluru district and second-largest in Karnataka.

Baba Budangiri

Baba Budangiri

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

One of the top places for trekking in Karnataka. This is a famous pilgrim site for both Hindus and Muslims and is often flocked by travellers.

Bandaje Falls

Bandaje Falls

Waterfalls

Viewpoints

Formed by a tributary of the Netravathi river, it falls from a rocky cliff and is about 200 feet tall. About ten kilometers of hiking is required to get near to this falls.

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Day Treks

Forests

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Covering a vast area of 490 sq kilometres which is surrounded by the hills of the western ghats on all sides

Hebbe Waterfalls

Hebbe Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Viewpoints

1 Day Treks

One of the most exotic waterfalls in Karnataka state which is housed in the beautiful Kemmangudi hill station

Kallathigiri Falls

Kallathigiri Falls

Waterfalls

Viewpoints

Hindu Temples

1 Day Treks

One of the panoramic tourist places in Chikmagalur surrounded by serene valleys and has a small temple of Veerabhadra.

Kudremukh Peak

Kudremukh Peak

Viewpoints

Grasslands

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Forests

The second highest peak in Karnataka. Kuduremukha literally means 'horse-face' (in Kannada) and refers to a particular picturesque view of a side of the mountain that resembles a horse's face.

Mullayanagiri

Mullayanagiri

Viewpoints

Grasslands

Mountain Peaks

Mullayanagiri peak is located in the Baba budhan giri range of western ghats. It serves as the highest peak between Nilgiris and the Himalayas offering its visitors a relaxed environment.

Sirimane Waterfalls

Cascading waterfalls & pools in dense forest surrounding with a height of about 40 feet. It is possible to get right to the bottom of the falls and enjoy the force. This is very safe place to swim & play in the water.

Map of attractions in Chikkamagaluru

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For more information about Chikkamagaluru, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chikmagalur_district