Chikmagalur is indeed heaven on earth for those who love nature, with its foggy mountains, coffee fields, and splendid lookouts as main attractions. Every corner has something special to offer, not only through scenic walks and splendid waterfalls but also through old temples and tranquil retreats. This hill station is an ideal spot for a trip combining adventure, peace, and beauty of nature at once.
Scenic Waterfalls in Chikmagalur
There are a lot of glorious waterfalls in Chikmagalur.
Chikmagalur has some of the finest and most renowned waterfalls in its vicinity. The waterfalls are a major factor for visiting Chikamagalur. Tourists from different parts of the country are lured by it.
The top spot to see in Chikmagalur is not at all a dull tourist site. Chikmagalur has many other attractions besides the ones mentioned above. Some of the places to visit are Kudremukh, Mullayanagiri, Baba Budan Giri, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kemmangundi, Coffee Museum, Belur, Z point, Hirekolale lake, Ballalarayana Durga, just to name a few. Beautiful temples and monasteries are also found in this area. You can easily get lost in the numerous activities offered by this magnificent place. Trekking is one of the most liked activities in the region.
Sakleshpur camping is considered one of the best and most visited camping spots in the Chikmagalur area. Sakleshpur is a charming little hill resort that is situated in the Hasan district of the state of Karnataka. Numerous resorts and homestays are offering varying packages to camp in this area.
It is a popular destination for a lot of people to enjoy their weekends. Besides, riverside camping in Sakleshpur has become equally popular. The amazing views and sounds along with the fragrances of different plantations create a perfect setting for the sense to be discovered.
Bhagavathi Nature Camp is a microcosm of nature’s beauty and serenity inside the grandiose Kudremukh National Park. At a distance of just 11 kms from Kudremukh, it is indeed heaven for camping enthusiasts. Moreover, it is the major source area of three significant rivers—Tunga, Bhadra, and Nethravathi—besides being surrounded by lush green pastures, wildlife, and various plantation types.
In addition to the lush and scenic environment, the area is also dotted with enchanting forests, coffee plantations, cardamom, areca grove fields, and so on. The quite unknown but lovely spots Ballalarayana Durga camping and Bhadra nature camps near Bhadra wildlife sanctuary are still hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Kalasa, a holy temple-town and taluk, is in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. The term Kalasa is derived from Sanskrit words, Kalasha, which refers to a waterpot or jug. The beginning of Kalasa is hidden in the myths of the ancients. The Kalaseshwara Temple, which is the abode of the deity Shiva, occupies the place of Kalasa.
The altitude at which Kalasa stands is 807 m over sea level. Numerous myths are associated with this place. The most popular one tells of the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. According to the myth, the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati in the Himalayas was so grand that the mere presence of all Gods and Goddesses caused a little discomfort and even a shift in the Earth’s rotation.
Hornadu is a village in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, which comes under Mudigere taluk. The village of Horanadu is perched 831 m above the sea level. Its fame can be majorly credited to the temple of Goddess Annapoorneshwari. The term, Annapoorna combines two very Sanskrit words; “Anna” means grains or food and “Poorna” means perfect and complete. Thus, the word Annapoorna carries the meaning of food being complete or perfect.
Hornadu is synonymous with Adhishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple. The temple’s name, Annapoorna, literally means “Feeding one and all” and thus it is the case that any visitor to this temple is given meals and provided with shelter within the temple compound. The temple is also referred to as Sri Kshetra Horanadu Temple. The temple complex is enveloped by the thick forests and ravines of the Western Ghats and is situated at the banks of the beautiful Bhadra River.
