Chikmagalur (district)

Chikmagalur is a district in the Cauvery Basin region of Karnataka State, near Tamil Nadu.

Cities

 * &mdash; at the foot of highest mountain range in Karnataka, this area is famous for the coffee estates in the vicinity and also known as the Coffee Belt of the South


 * &mdash; a breathtakingly beautiful location because of the mountains embracing the village from all the three sides, it is popular with Indian tourists who come to visit the Holy Temple of Sri Adishaktyatmaka Annapurneshwari


 * &mdash; famous for the Shree Sharada Peetam, a Temple of the Goddess of knowledge, Devi Sharadamba, which was established in the 8th century CE

Other destinations

 * &mdash; a small village


 * &mdash; a hill station


 * &mdash; 600 km² of undulating mountains and tropical wet evergreen forest, and home to the Kuduremukha peak, which stands at 1894 metres above sea level
 * &mdash; a protected forest area

Talk
The Kannada language is spoken in this district.

Get in
Reachable by road or train from Bangalore. Bus journey takes 5.5 hr either via Kadur (NH206) or Hassan (NH48). Train journey takes almost 3-3.5 hr (till Kadur/Birur). As of 2006, there is no direct connectivity by train (a rail line between Kadur and Chikkamagaluru is under construction). One need to alight at Kadur/Birur and take bus to Chikmagalur for 40 km (45 minutes).

By bus
Buses are available from Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore.

By train

 * Passenger trains are available from Shimoga and Kadur at a distance of 40km.
 * Arrivals and departures from Chikkamagaluru Railway Station
 * Train Number 56271: Shivamogga-Chikkamagaluru Passenger-Departs Shivamogga at 18:15 and arrives Chikkamagaluru at 21:30 [via; Kadur Jn]
 * Train Number 56272: Chikkamagaluru-Shivamogga Passenger-Departs Chikkamagaluru at 06:30 and arrives Shivamogga at 09:30 [via; Kadur Jn]
 * Train Number 56277: Chikkamagaluru-Yeshvantpur Jn Fast Passenger-Departs Chikkamagaluru at 07:30 and arrives Yeshvantpur Jn at 14:15 [via; Kadur Jn]
 * Train Number 56278: Yeshvantpur Jn-Chikkamagaluru Fast Passenger-Departs Yeshvantpur Jn at 15:15 and arrives Chikkamagaluru at 22:20 [via; Kadur Jn]

Temples

 * Amrutapura Temple in the village of Amrutapura, 67 km north of Chikmagalur.
 * Veera Narayana Temple is a well-known temple in Belavadi village approximately 30 km from Chikmagalur.
 * Veera Narayana Temple is a well-known temple in Belavadi village approximately 30 km from Chikmagalur.

Other attractions

 * Hebbe Falls, near Kemmannagundi
 * Hebbe Falls, near Kemmannagundi
 * Hebbe Falls, near Kemmannagundi
 * Hebbe Falls, near Kemmannagundi

Do
Camp and jungle safari at Bhadra Tiger Reserve,. Trekking at Kudremukh National park, Kemmannagundi, Ballalrayanadurga fort. Numerous waterfalls during rainy season

Drink
Filter coffee made from locally grown coffee beans.

Sleep
There are plenty of homestays and resorts in this district at various places.

Stay safe
Many places in Western ghat region gets flooded during rains. Fill the fuel tank of your automobile before going to remote villages as chances of getting fuel are very less. Wild animals like Elephant, Tiger and Gaur are present in this district and sometimes can be seen on roads. Drive carefully as many roads are narrow and curvy.

Go next

 * Dakshina Kannada
 * Udupi
 * Hassan
 * Shimoga
 * Lakkundi
 * Sirsi