About the hill station
One of the most popular, serene, and picturesque hill stations in South India is Chikkamagalur. Also known as the ‘Coffee land of Karnataka’, Chikkamagalur means village or land of the younger daughter.
Being a cold and cosy destination, holidays can be relaxed in a resort sipping a cuppa of coffee or can be as adventurous as you can think of. With pristine hikes, waterfalls, lush green coffee plantation walks, temples, and wildlife, Chikkamagalur has it all. There are many places to see in Chikkamagalur, one can never get enough of it.
What to explore?
Karnataka’s coffee industry is in Chikmagaluru and that makes it even more special. The Coffee seed was planted here for the first time in India in the Baba Budan Giri hills. Coffee seeds were brought into the region by Baba Budan, a Muslim saint, after his visit to Arabia in 1670 AD. The beans that were planted by him on the hill slopes of Chikkamagaluru flourished, and the famous Indian Coffee Industry was born. A walk among the coffee plantations, especially during the flowering season (March-April) is an experience that every tourist must do to enjoy the fresh air that is full of the heady coffee fragrance.
The place is also a trekker’s delight due to its rugged mountain trails, numerous hills, valleys and freshwater streams. It is home to several hills including the tallest peak of Karnataka which is the Mullayyanagiri Peak.
Explore the many wildlife sanctuaries, ancient temples and forts nearby the place. Enjoy the walk through the coffee plantations or catch a magnificent sunset. Experience the best of the Western Ghats here in Chikkamagaluru.
