Places to Visit in Chikmagalur

Places to Visit in Chikmagalur

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Kudremukh National Park
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: National Park
  • Entry: Paid
Kudremukh National Park, one of popular tourist spots around Chikmagalur, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designated under the Global Tiger Conservation Priority-I, the national park offers opportunities for sightseeing as well as enjoying outdoor activities, owing to the presence of rivers and... Read More »
Inam Dattatreya Peetha
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Ranked 2 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Religious
Inam Dattatreya Peetha, located on the Baba Budan Giri Hills, is a revered place for Hindus as well as Muslims. The holy place in a cave is a symbol of brotherhood. The cave at Inam Dattatreya Peetha is believed to have sheltered Guru Dattatreya and Hazrat Dada Hayath Mir Khalandar. Hazrat Dada... Read More »
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Mullayanagiri
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Ranked 3 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Hill
Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, is located in the Baba Budan Giri Range of the Western Ghats. Standing at an altitude of 1,930 m above sea level, it is the highest peak between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. Tourists can relax at this site that maintains a temperature range of 20... Read More »
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Sharadamba Temple
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Ranked 4 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Temple
Sharadamba Temple, constructed in the modern Dravidian style of architecture, is one of the most popular worship places of the Chikmagalur district. The temple features gopuram at the entrance along with broad covered pavement for pradakshina. It is dedicated to the Goddess Sharada Parameswari,... Read More »
Baba Budan Giri Hills
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Ranked 5 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Hill
Baba Budan Giri Hills, famous for its distinct forest range, is a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Muslims. The hill range, also known as Dattagiri Hill Range, is popular among tourists keen on hiking and trekking. Dattagiri along with Mullayanagiri are two famous mountain ranges of the... Read More »
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Sanctuary
  • Entry: Paid
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary has an elevation gradient ranging from 750 metres to 2,100 metres above sea level. Positioned amidst dry deciduous, moist deciduous forest and semi evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, the wildlife sanctuary is a habitat of a vast variety of flora and fauna.... Read More »
Hebbe Falls
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Ranked 7 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Water Fall
Hebbe Falls, located 8 km away from Kemmangundi, is a favourite site for solitude seekers. The waterfall that is 168 metres in altitude is situated in Kemmangundi. Like other spring falls in the region, the water stream is believed to cure skin disorders. Enriched with minerals, the water stream... Read More »
Mallikarjuna Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Temple
Mallikarjuna Temple, is one of the religious shrines located in Sitalayangiri. Located at Sitalayangiri point in Baba Budan Giri Hills, the temple is visited by devotees from across the country. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and features a small stream in a sanctum. Built under... Read More »
Manikyadhara Falls
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Ranked 9 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Water Fall
Manikyadhara Falls, located in proximity to Baba Budan Giri Hills, is a favourite tourist site. Apart from a sightseeing spot, the waterfall is also revered by both Muslims and Hindus alike. Situated in the midst of the Shola Forest, the fall flows throughout the year. Location of the... Read More »
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Mahatama Gandhi Park.
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Park
  • Entry: Paid
Mahatama Gandhi Park, also known as Rathnagiri Bore, is located to the north of the town. The nature park along with the site of 'Mullayanagiri' in the back drop was previously an open forest. The park was later converted into a beautiful garden, designed with pavements and lawns.... Read More »
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Hanumana Gundi Falls
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Water Fall
  • Entry: Paid
Hanumana Gundi Falls is situated in Kemmangundi National Park between Kudremukh Road and Lakya Dam. The site featuring this beautiful waterfall is a popular hiking spot. The 100 ft waterfall can be accessed from 400 steps that are climbed down from the main road to reach the site.... Read More »
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Vidyasankara Temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Temple
Vidyasankara Temple in Sringeri is situated on the banks of the Bhadra River. Enveloped by the Western Ghats, the temple is located at a distance of 92 km to the south-west of the town of Chikmagalur. One of the highlighting features of the shrine is Mahadwara (entrance) of the temple.... Read More »
Kalahatti Falls
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Ranked 13 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Water Fall
Kalahatti Falls, one of the major tourist spots of the region, is located at a distance of 10 km from Kemmangundi. The 122 m high waterfall along with its beautiful surroundings is a favoured tourist spot. Waterfall is also popular with some other names like Kallathigiri Falls and Kalahasthi... Read More »
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Sringeri Sharada Peetha
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Temple
Sringeri Sharada Peetha, also known as Dakshinamnaya Sharada Peetham, is one of the four Hindu Advaita Mutts established by Adi Shankaracharya. The Mutt follows the principles of Yajur Veda, described by Krishna. As per the Mutt culture established by Adi Shankaracharya, the head is called... Read More »
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Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Temple
Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple, a heritage monument, is positioned south-east of the town. It was built in three phases and encompasses a dry pond nearby. The temple hosts an annual festival in the month of February, known as 'jatra'. This temple is designed in Hoysala style of... Read More »
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Amruteshvara Temple
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Temple
Amruteshvara Temple, is located in Amruthapura town, 67 km north of Chikmagalur. The shrine was built under the reigns of Hoysala King, Veera Ballala II, in 1196. It is named after its chief architect, Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka. During the expansion of the Hoysala regime in 11th and 12th... Read More »
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Ayyanakere Lake
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Lake
Ayyanakere Lake is located at a distance of 20 km from the town of Chikmagalur. Positioned in the Malnad region, the beautiful water body is frequented by nature lovers. One of the highlights of the lake is the view of a pyramid shaped peak standing alongside the reservoir. Tourists... Read More »
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Central Coffee Research Institution
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 18
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
  • Type: Other
Central Coffee Research Institution (CCRI) was set up in the year 1915 at Koppa laboratory with the view to combat leaf diseases of coffee plant. Later, the laboratory was transformed into a full fledged experimental station for countering problems and issues associated with coffee seeds, plants... Read More »
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