Chikmagalur is connected to other parts of the state through roads. National Highway 173 (India) passes through the town connecting it with the state capital Bangalore, located 250 kilometres away. State Highway 57 (Karnataka) connects between Shimoga and Hassan.
We had booked a tour package to and fro Bangalore through Karnataka vacations.
We had booked a tour package to and fro Bangalore through Karnataka vacations.
Day 1: Bangalore to Chikmagalur (14th july 2018)
Drive from Bangalore airport to Chikmagalur. It took almost 6hrs. On the way, we had been to Shravanabelahola... one of the most important tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad. Chandragupta Maurya is said to have died here in 298 BCE after he became a Jain monk and assumed an ascetic life style. We have to walk up the hill barefoot, almost 700steps.
(for more info..check HISTORY)
Day 2: Ayyanakere - Dabdabe waterfalls - Mullayanagiri - Baba Budan Giri
After good rest and breakfast, we left the hotel for siteseeing. We had been first to Seethalayanagiri and Mullayanagiri, which are view points after a small trek. Since we had been there during rainy season, the place was too foggy and nothing was visible. But one can enjoy the breeze, cloudy, rainy climate.
Next we went to Dabdabe waterfalls, also know as buttermilk waterfalls. We have to take a jeep to reach this place. Its a beautiful waterfalls inbetween nature. The jeep drive was crazy though.
Sri.Guru Dattatreya Bababudanswamy’s Darga on the Bababudan hills in Chikmagalur Taluk is an ancient and important institution held in high esteem by Hindus and Mohammadans alike and is resorted to by large numbers of Pilgrims from all parts of India.
Theres a siri cafe when you come down. Do visit it and have a coffee.. The ambience outside is beautiful.
Ayyanakere Lake is an ancient lake situated at the eastern base of Baba Budan Range hills. This is the biggest lake in the Chikmagalur district and the second largest lake in Karnataka. Ayyanakere is also called as Dodda Magoda Kere and it is surrounded by beautiful hills. It is one of the prime places to visit in Chikmagalur.
Day 3 : Kemmangundi - Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger safari.
Kemmangundi is a hill station is located at Tarikere taluk of Chikmagalur district. This picturesque hill station is situated at a height of 1434 meters above sea level. It was another foggy and rainy day and so we couldnt see any view from the top.
Next halt was at Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari.. Its a very small safari. People get fooled actually thinking we will spend few hours. But fact is its not even an hour to finish the safari. Entrance is only Rs.100/- so paisa vasool if u see a tiger and lion.. itne paise mein bas itna hi milega kinda safari!!!
We came back to hotel early as nothing was left to see that day. And it was a long hectic drive too.
Day 4: Jog falls and Bangalore
The last day here and also long drive back to Bangalore. We drove to Jog falls..the second highest plunge waterfall in India located in Sagara taluk of Karnataka. It is a segmented waterfall which, depending on rain and season, becomes a plunge waterfall. The Sharavathi river takes a spectacular leap at a height of 292 meters falls in 4 distinct waterfalls - Raja, Rani, Rocket, Roarer.. to form the 5th highest waterfall in Asia. Its really very scenic view.
Later we headed towards Bangalore airport that took us almost 9hrs drive...
(for more info..check HISTORY)
Day 2: Ayyanakere - Dabdabe waterfalls - Mullayanagiri - Baba Budan Giri
After good rest and breakfast, we left the hotel for siteseeing. We had been first to Seethalayanagiri and Mullayanagiri, which are view points after a small trek. Since we had been there during rainy season, the place was too foggy and nothing was visible. But one can enjoy the breeze, cloudy, rainy climate.
Next we went to Dabdabe waterfalls, also know as buttermilk waterfalls. We have to take a jeep to reach this place. Its a beautiful waterfalls inbetween nature. The jeep drive was crazy though.
Sri.Guru Dattatreya Bababudanswamy’s Darga on the Bababudan hills in Chikmagalur Taluk is an ancient and important institution held in high esteem by Hindus and Mohammadans alike and is resorted to by large numbers of Pilgrims from all parts of India.
Theres a siri cafe when you come down. Do visit it and have a coffee.. The ambience outside is beautiful.
Ayyanakere Lake is an ancient lake situated at the eastern base of Baba Budan Range hills. This is the biggest lake in the Chikmagalur district and the second largest lake in Karnataka. Ayyanakere is also called as Dodda Magoda Kere and it is surrounded by beautiful hills. It is one of the prime places to visit in Chikmagalur.
Day 3 : Kemmangundi - Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger safari.
Kemmangundi is a hill station is located at Tarikere taluk of Chikmagalur district. This picturesque hill station is situated at a height of 1434 meters above sea level. It was another foggy and rainy day and so we couldnt see any view from the top.
Next halt was at Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari.. Its a very small safari. People get fooled actually thinking we will spend few hours. But fact is its not even an hour to finish the safari. Entrance is only Rs.100/- so paisa vasool if u see a tiger and lion.. itne paise mein bas itna hi milega kinda safari!!!
We came back to hotel early as nothing was left to see that day. And it was a long hectic drive too.
Day 4: Jog falls and Bangalore
The last day here and also long drive back to Bangalore. We drove to Jog falls..the second highest plunge waterfall in India located in Sagara taluk of Karnataka. It is a segmented waterfall which, depending on rain and season, becomes a plunge waterfall. The Sharavathi river takes a spectacular leap at a height of 292 meters falls in 4 distinct waterfalls - Raja, Rani, Rocket, Roarer.. to form the 5th highest waterfall in Asia. Its really very scenic view.
Later we headed towards Bangalore airport that took us almost 9hrs drive...
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