Horanadu

Amruthapura

Nestled in the midst of evergreen hills is Horanadu. It is about

10 kms from Kalasa and has the temple of goddess.
Sri Annapoorneshwari. The place attracts devotees throughout the year.
Accommodation for night stay is and free food is offered by the temple authorities.

About 8 kms from Tarikere is this place. The famous

Amrutheshwara temple of the Hoyasala period has been under
the supervision of the Department of Archeology. It has beautifully caved pillars
and images of Narayana, Chammundeshwari, Kalabhairava, and Saraswathi,
Agni and Saligrama are the two important sculptural features. It is believed that on
Shivarathri day the first rays of the sun fall on the Shivalinga.

Rambhapuri Peetha

Places of tourist interest in Chikmagalur District

Chikmagalur District offers a wide variety of places of tourist interest. It
has Lofty hills, swift flowing and meandering rivers and brooks, pilgrim centers of
various faiths, evergreen forests, a wide variety of bird life, a variety of crops
ranging from plantations to dry crops and folk traditions. Thus, Chikmagalur has
every thing to offer, be it Adventure tourism, ecotourism, pilgrimage tourism and
culture tourism. Following are some tourist attractions for the Tourists to enjoy their
journey in the district.
Chikmagalur City
The city is a fantastic dividing line between the malnad and maidan
regions of the District. To the west of the city are hills with coffee
plantations and low level paddy fields. The people of the city are gentle and
hospitable. To the north of the city on the way to Mullayyanagiri, There is a
Ratnagiri Bore - Mahatma Gandhi park, a must see place especially for children. It
has Toy train, a musical fountain and play items nestled in green surroundings.
Atop the hillock, there are two temples. Two Kilometers from this park to the north,
is the beautiful Golf course for the golfers. Tourists can also visit Coffee Museum
situated behind Zilla Panchayat Office. About two kms. from Chikmagalur is
Hiremagalur where Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple is situated. This temple has
been made famous by Kannada Poojary Sri Kannan. It is supposed to have been
the first Temple in South India dedicated to Sri Rama.

Kemmannugundi / Krishnarajendra hill station

Situated on the western bank of the river Bhadra, this place has the
Rambhapuri Peetha, one of the Pancha Peethas of Veershaivas. It
is about 50 kms from Chikmagalur and has a tradition of more than 1500 years. The
temple of Veerabhadra has rare images of Veerabhadra and Bhadrakali. Free
accommodation and Dasoha are offered throughout the year to the devotees by
Mutt. Near by is Segodu where a Coffee research station run by the Government
of India constantly evolves new varieties of coffee.

It is a Hill Station with salubrious climate throughout the year. Its

red soil is reflected in the name Kemmannugundi. This hill
station is also named after Krishnarajendra Wadeyar IV, the then Maharaja of
Mysore. It starts with the 'Z' point and is 4500 ft above sea level. It has a Rock and
a botanical garden. It is managed by Department of Horticulture. It is about 55
Km from Chikmagalur and 35 kms from Tarikere.

Kalasa
Angadi

About 90 kms from Chikmagalur is Kalasa in Mudigere Taluk.

Travelling on K.M. Road upto Kottigehara, one has to take a
deviation to the right to reach this place. The journey becomes tireless as the road
passes through coffee, Tea and cardamom Plantations. Kalasa is also called
Dakshina Khasi. It has Kalaseshwara Temple. The landscape around is
enchanting and one can have the view of the surrounding hill ranges, peaks and
eat out at Kalasa View Point

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It is about 12 kms from Chikmagalur on Belur road with a

deviation to the left at Hand post. Here, there are two temples of the Hoyasala
period, standing side by side near an ancient tank. The temples built in 1150 AD
are dedicated to Channakeshava and Siddheswara.

Bababudangiri/Dattatreya peetha
To the north of the city is a hill range called Bababudangiri. It has
many peaks, the prominent being Mullainagiri and Deveerammana
giri. Bababudan dargah/Dattatreya Peetha is a holy place to both Hindus and
Muslims. A cave contains the tomb of Fakir Dada Hayaath mir Khalandar, and the
sacred padukas of saint Dattatreya. Annually, Urs for Muslims and Dattajayanthi for
Hindus take place at different times with devotion.

Belavadi
Traveling further from Marle, situated about 30kms from
Chikmagalur, is this place where a triple shrine (Thrikutachala)
in which the images of Sri Venugopalaswamy, Narasimhaswamy and Veera
Narayanaswamy are housed. The beauty of the temple is comparable to the
Keshava temple at Somanathapura. There is an Udbhava ganapathi temple
nearby.

CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT IMPORTANT DEPT., TELEPHONE NO.

District Tourism Information Centre, Dr|| B.R. Ambedkar Road, Chikmagalur.
08262228493. Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chikmagalur. 08262
230401. Office of the Superintendent of Police, Chikmagalur. 08262230403.
Department of Youth Service, Chikmagalur. 08262220324. Forest Office,
Bhadra Wilde life Division, Chikmagalur. 08262234904. Forest Office,
Chikmagalur Division, Chikmagalur. 08262238800. Dept. of Health,
Chikmagalur. 08262 234876/223521,
ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, CHIKMGALUR
Shanthinikethana Chitrkala Mahavidyalaya(Art Gallery), Chikmagalur
08262- 233536 .9880362606.
Coffee Mueseum, Coffee Board, Chikmagalur. 08262-221432

These are the two places with shrines dedicated to lord

Shiva.Mullayyanagiri is the tallest peak in Karnataka (6317 ft). They
are at a distance of 24 and 20 kms from Chikmagalur, respectively. Two siddhas are
supposed to have performed penance at Mullayyanagiri. There are few caves to
the left of the temple where Siddhas are supposed to have performed penance.
The temple is called Mullappa Swamy temple. A little below is Seetalayyanagiri
where Seetala Mallikarjuna Temple is situated. Annual fair takes place here. A
panoramic view of Chikmagalur city and surrounding areas can be enjoyed from
Mullayyanagiri peak. This is a Trekker's paradise also as large numbers of trekkers
Iike this peak.

Magundi River Rafting

Situated between Balehonnur and Kalasa is Magundi. Here river
Bhadra flows slowly with intermittent rapids creating
opportunities for river rafting, swimming and other Water Sports.

Sachin Tours & Travels, Chikmagalur. 08262-237727. Sri Tours &

Travels, Chikmagalur 08262-235638. Karnataka Tours & Travels, Chikmagalur.
08262-230056. National Tours & Travels, Chikmagalur. 08262-238574. Pratham
Tours & Travels, Biruru. 08267-255741. Pattabbi Tours & Travels, Kalasa. 08263274728. S.M.. Tours & Travels, Chikmagalur, 9448334321. Orchid Tours &
Travels, Chikmagalur. 9448539538. Transport Co-operative Society, Koppa.
08265-221369/221956. Motley Crew, Tours Operators. Chikmagalur. 08262Tours and Travels, Chikmagalur 08262228011/324521. Z Point
236959/9731242964.Prakurithi Holidays Tours and Travels, Chikmagalur.
08262-232022/9886638852.

The Getway Resort, (Taj) K.M. Road, Chikmagalur. 660660/660661.

Serai Resort, K.M. Road, Chikmagalur 08262-224903. Eagle Eye Holidays
Resorts, Sangmeshwara pete, Chikmagalur, 08262-252153/9341415588 The
Planters Court, K.M. Road, Chikmagalur 08262-235881. Hotel Malnad Paradise,
I.G. Road, Chikmagalur. 08262-234531,232218. Hotel Raj Mahal, I.G.. Road,
Chikmagalur 08262-236415,236452. Hotel Soundarya , I.G.. Road, Chikmagalur.
08262-235257. Hotel Krishna Residence, near Taluk Office, Chikmagalur. 08262230543. Hotel Vasanth Vihara, Rathnagiri Road, Chikmagalur 08262-235585.
Hotel Mount Palace, I.G.. Road, Chikmagalur. 08262-237050.Hotel Thotduru
Yathri novas, kalasa. 08263-274699. Hotel Chandan, Mahavera Road, kalasa.
08263-274209,274291. Hotel Devi Comfort, Horanadu. 08263-269751.
Durgamba Lodge, Horanadu. 08263-269748. J.P. Lodge & Restaurant , Near
K.S.R.TC. Kaduru. 08267.-721373. Hotel Shobodaya, Main Road, Sringere.
08265-251167. Sringeri Yathri Nivas, Sringere. 08265-62123. Horanadu Temple
Accomodation, Horanadu. 08263-274614,269714. Hotel President Palace, Near
Bus stand, Koppa. 08265-477269,477268. Hotel Asha, Balehonnur. 08266227720.Horticulture Guest House, Kemmanugundi. 08261-237126/27.
K.I.O.K.C.L. Guest House, Kudremukha. 08263-254148/254114.
CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT RAILWAY INFORMATION.

Kalhatthi Falls
It is 10 kms away from Kemmannugundi towards Tarikere. Here
the water Cascades down 403 ft. The place has legendary
association with sage Agasthya. A temple dedicated to god Veerabhadra by the
side of the falls attracts devotees from nearby places. There is accommodation for
over night stay. Annual fair takes place during month of March/April. People also
trek to the top of falls from Santaveri.
Khandya-Kudure Abbi
It is about 45 kms from Chikmagalur on the Sringeri route. The
very journey on this road is exhilarating. The winding road passes though hills
and dales, running brooks, manicured Coffee and Tea plantations, and thick
forests. Khandya has the temples of Markandeya and Janardhana, Markanda
sage is supposed to have performed penance here. Orthodox Hindus offer
ashes of their dear departed to the Bhadra River, for their salvation. The river
Bhadra flows past the temple, dressing the hard stones into different shapes, by
constant friction of the loose rocks. The shapes of the stones in the river have
resemblance to the horses hoops which has made this place to be called Kudure
Abbi

Chikmagalur

CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT TOURS & TRAVELS INFORMATION

CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT RESORTS & HOTELS INFORMATION

Situated 8 kms away from Kemmannugundi, Hebbe Falls is a

magnificent waterfall which gushes down 554 ft in two stages.
Even though there is jeep service to this place, usually people trek to this place.

Marle

TOURIST MAP

Design @ shanthinikethana chithrakala mahavidyalaya -08262-239377,9880362606

It is a famous pilgrim centre situated on the banks of the river Tunga.

It is about 100 kms. from Chikmagalur. The Sri Sharada Peetha here
is supposed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya the proponent of
Advaita Philosophy. Vidyashankara Temple built here is a combination of Chola,
Dravida, Nagara, and Chalukya styles and stands on a plat form of 3ft. Sri
Sharadamba Temple is another major temple worth visiting. Accommodation for
overnight stay and free food is offered to the devotees though out the year by
Peetha. The sacred fishes in the river are an attraction to both young and old.

Muthodi is the most famous part of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. It

is 32 kms from Chikmagalur. The other parts of Bhadra
Sanctuary areHebbe, Tanigebylu, and Lakkavalli. Muthodi is a natural forest with
a variety of lofty mountains in the neighborhood. It is part of Bhadra Tiger Reserve
and inhabits sizeable number of tigers. Besides, one can sight Elephants,
Sambhar, gaurs, red Squirrels, spotted deers, barking deers and variety of birds.
There is a nature camp run by forest department. There are facilities like tents,
wooden cottages for stay and vehicle safari.
Hebbe Falls

Situated 20 kms from Mudigere, this place is associated with

Sala the founder of the Hoyasala dynasty. The temple of Sri Vasanthika
Parameshwari here was the patron deity of the Hoysalas.

Mullayyanagiri and Seetalayyanagiri

Sringeri

Muthodi Forest Camp

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TOURIST OFFICE
Dist.Tourism Information Center
D|| B.R. Ambedkar road ,
Chikmagalur- 577 101 ,Tel / Fax :08262-228493,
email: ckm.tourism@gmail.com ,Web:- www.chikamagalur.gov.in/tourism
Department .Of Tourism
No-49 ,2nd floor Khanija Bhavan Race course road Bangalore-560 001
Tel. 080-22352828, Fax : 080-22352626.
Web:- www.karnatakatourism.org

Railway Station Kadur. 08267-221226. Railway Statiion Biruru. 08267-255740.

Railway Station Tarikere. 08261-222247. Railway Reservation Center.
Chikmagalur. 08262-220324.

CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT K.S.R.T.C. BUS STAND INFORMATION

Bus Stand, Chikmagalur. 08262-234018. Bus Stand, Kadur, 08267221258. Bus Stand Tarikere. 08261-222144. Bus Stand, Sringeri, 08265-250872.
Bus Stand, Mudigere. 08263-220628.
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