Chikmagalur (Photo Gallery)

Situated in southwestern part of Karnataka, it is nestled in the Baba Budan hills. Chikmagalur literally means, 'The Younger Daughter's Town.' Legend reads that this town had been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the famous chief of Sakrepatna. Chikmagalur is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises. Hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms are all here to woo. In and around Chikmagalur there are beautiful hill stations and places of picturesque beauty. The district is strewn with many holy spots and proliferates legends associated with stories from the epics of Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Getting there:
Air: The nearest airport is Mangalore

Rail: The nearest Rail Junction is Mangalore

Road: It is 170 kms from Mangalore and 240 kms Bangalore

Accomodation:
Hotels & Resorts:
The Serai, Eagle Eye Holiday Home (Resort), Taj Garden Retreat (Resort), Texwoods (Resort), Winter Greens (Eco Resort)

Homestays & Estate Bungalows
Nature Nirvana (Estate Bungalow), Castle Rock (Homestay), Kerehaklu Eco Retreat - Aldur

Weather and Best Time to Visit:
It is generally cool throughout the year, with a maximum temperature of 28 C.

The Best season to visit would be from September to March.

Other destinations: Kudremukh, Kemmanagundi, Sakleshpur