Lakhs of tourists come to Chikmagalur attracted by its wildlife, trekking and pilgrimage sites. Kemmanagundi, a hill station surrounded by lush green forests of Baba Budan Giri hills and Kudremukh, situated on the Kuduremukha mountain range, attract a lot of trekkers. The hill stations are blessed with lush green vegetation and waterfalls which enhance the beauty of the valleys. Tunga and Bhadra rivers originate in the district. Chikmagalur off late has become one of the weekend getaways from Bangalore, weekend getaways from Mysore, weekend getaways from Mangalore, Weekend getaways from Manipal. Chikmagalur is near to world famous Belur and Halebidu. It is enroute to Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya and Udupi Krishna temple. Kemmanagundi, Mullayanagiri, Bababudengiri, Kudremukh, Hebbe falls and Kalhatti falls are top places of interest. Also do not miss Bhadra white water river rafting in mansoon season. Chikmagalur is off late on Karnataka tourism radar. Indian tourist places is incomplete without Chikmagalur on the map. Bangalore to goa road trip is good fun via Chikmagalur --> Shimoga. There are a few resorts in Chikmagalur also there are lot of homestays in Chikmagalur.
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