As soon as summer starts, people start planning to go to the mountains. Most people like to go to Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. However, the maximum crowd is seen here. If you want to go somewhere else apart from these, then you should go to Karnataka once. Here you will find many hill stations whose beauty will mesmerize you. Karnataka is situated in the lap of nature and here tourists can see everything from sea, mountains and greenery.
When we talk about hill stations in Karnataka, Coorg is the first thing that comes to mind. This hill station is very beautiful. Domestic and foreign tourists come here to visit for years. If we talk about any other hill station, then you can go to Chikmagalur. The calm atmosphere, cool breeze and lush green valleys make it a perfect destination to visit in summer. Chikmagalur is also called ‘Coffee Land of Karnataka’. Today we are going to tell you about Chikmagalur in this article. We will also tell you where you can go.

Why is Chikmagalur special?

Chikmagalur is located at an altitude of about 3,400 feet above sea level. It has a cool and pleasant weather throughout the year. This place is perfect not only for nature lovers but also for adventure enthusiasts. Here you can enjoy trekking, camping and wildlife safari.

places to visit in chikmagalur

Mullayanagiri Mountain

Trekking on the Mullayanagiri mountain in Chikmagalur can be an exciting experience. This mountain is located at an altitude of about 1930 meters above sea level and the view from here is very beautiful. Beautiful views of the sun rise and sunset can be seen from here. Even in summer, cool winds blow here which make you feel relaxed.

Baba Budangiri Hills

Baba Budan Giri is a religious place located in Chikmagalur, which is known for its history and natural beauty. This place is surrounded by hills, coffee plantations and dense forests. Dattatreya Peeth and Baba Budan Dargah located here are the center of faith for the Hindu and Muslim community. This place is associated with a Sufi saint named Baba Budan who is credited with bringing coffee to India.

Hebbe Falls

If you are a nature lover then you must visit Hebbe Falls. This waterfall is situated amidst the lush green forests of Chikmagalur and the water here is considered to have medicinal properties. This waterfall is divided into two parts. You may have to walk a little to reach here.

Coffee Museum

Chikmagalur is famous all over the world for its coffee plantations. The coffee museum located here reflects the specialty of this place. In this museum, you can closely see the process of making coffee. Apart from this, you can also taste many types of coffee here.

Best time to visit Chikmagalur

The time between March to June in summer is perfect to visit here. Even when the temperature in the plains reaches 40 degrees, the temperature of Chikmagalur remains between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. The cool breeze and greenery here make it the best hill station.

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