Chikkamagaluru -
Cikkamagaḷa ūru that translates to "younger daughter's town"
Chikmagalur is a town located in the Chikkamagaluru district in
the Indian state of Karnataka. Located in the foothills of the
Mullayanagiri range, the town with its favorable climate and coffee
estates attracts tourists from around the state. National Highway 173
(India) passes through the town connecting it with the state capital
Bangalore, located 250 kilometers (160 mi) away.
Experience a planter's life by staying at the home-stays. Most of the accommodations at Chikmagalur are exclusively styled, set amidst lush plantations and have scenic views of the surrounding mountain ranges - Prakruthi homestay is one among the beautiful stay situated on the mountain top , in the midst of Nature’s abundance.
It's a bungalow on the Nature's hill. Nestled stately in western ghats close by to some of the holy places
in the malnad region .this homestay will be an ideal stopover with
serene setting with overlooking some of the most picturesque forests.
We were a small group of friends.. ladies and
kids who made the trip to Prakruthi - in month of November - 2016 where in we had a wonderful experience with the landscape, trek to their coffee plantation was a sight which never been forgotten.
The friendly Host Ashwatha and Pradeep were very caring and more keen on keeping the guest happy , were enthusiastic to take us to watch the sunset to the close by Tea estate .
Unforgettable jeep drive to a near by sunset point through a silent tea estate made our holiday even more memorable.
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Basking in the glorious malnad atmosphere and indulging on self in
the lavish leisure is no longer the preserve of the rich and the elite.
The homestay lies away from chikmagalur away from the crowed and very
close to Balehonnur, Sringeri Sri Sharadha temple offers a glimpse of rich tradition of Kannada Samskrity and the
temples and many historical monuments strewn all over these places takes
us to our hoary past, Mullyyana giri, Bababudan giri Kemmannugundi and
Kudremukha etc., throws handful of challenges and invites to satisfying
adventures and Jagadguru Rambhapuri
Veerasimhasana Mahasamasthna Peeta, it is situated on the banks of River
Bhadra in Balehonnur.
The Rivers Tung, Bhadra Vedavathy, Hemavathy and
Yagachi offers scope for water sports and the breathtaking waterfalls
they create are a delightful treat to the eyes.
Sightseeing places from the homestay -
Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple
This is a
very ancient shrine and the main deity of Annapoorna is made
of gold. Every visitor to the Annapoorna temple at Horanadu,
irrespective of their religion, language, caste, or creed, is provided
with a three-course vegetarian meal.Its a belief that It is believed that a person who seeks the goddess' blessings would never have any scarcity for food in life.
Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri
Sringeri is one of the four Peethams
established by the renowned 8th century philosopher saint Sri Adi
Shankara, the principal exponent of Advaita (non-dualism) theology.
Goddess Sharada is the presiding deity of the temple, which is one of
the most important of Hindu shrines.
Bhadra River
Balehonnur is a small city in the
Chikkamagaluru district of the Indian of Karnataka. It is located on the
bank of the Bhadra River and is a green, picturesque place, with an
average rainfall of 80 inches a year and is dominated by coffee estates,
arecanut, paddy fields, pepper, vanilla and other spices. It is the
location of the main Hindu Matha belonging to veerashiva pantha called
Sri Rambhapuri Matha, one of the oldest temples in Karnataka.
Kudremukh
Kudremukh literally means 'horse-face' and refers to a spectacular view
of a face of the mountain that looks like the head of a horse. Natural
grasslands and thick shoal forests makes the greenery of this park in
the sequence of rolling hills in the northern, eastern and central
regions of the town. Kudremukh National Park is a part of the majestic
Western Ghats, which is famous for bio-diversity conservation.
AGUMBE
Agumbe is situated 560 meters above sea level on
the Sahyadri ranges, and is aptly called the Cherapunji of South India
as it receives an average rainfall of 7000-8000mm annually. These
pristine forests are also famous for a variety of wildlife .Agumbe is one of the most scenic places on the
Western Ghats. Added to the lush green view all around, the attractions
for the visitors is the spectacular sunset and vast opportunities it
offers to the trekkers..
Sirimane falls
Sirimane Falls is located at a distance of 5 km from Kigga near
Sringeri. Though relatively small when compared to the other great
waterfalls of Western Ghats, there is no compromise in the beauty of
Sirimane Waterfalls. Best time to visit Sirimane Falls is immediately
after monsoon to enjoy the gush of abundant water down the fall.
Kuppali
Kuppali is the birthplace of ‘Kuvempu’, the poet laureate of Karnataka.
Kuppali is situated near Thirthahalli in Shimoga district. The Kuppalli
house, which is today a museum dedicated to the legendary poet, is like a
mini fortress as thick walls surround all sides with a large main
entrance. The strong rough walls have withstood the natural vagaries of
the hilly forest terrain. The upstairs of the Kuppali house opens to
east. There are windows on all sides. A view from the upstairs provides a
beautiful picture of the thick forest of the Sahyadri region
Chikkamagaluru attracts many tourists especially from India due its
scenic locations and nearby hill stations such as Kudremukh,
Mullayanagiri, Kalasa, Koppa, Sringeri, Balehonnur and Mudigere.
Chikmagalur is situated in the Mallenadu region of Karnataka in the Deccan plateau in the foothills of the Western Ghats
Baba Budangiri
Backpacking, mountain, and waterfall
Baba
Budangiri is a mountain in the Baba Budan range of the Western Ghats of
India. Located in the Chikkamagaluru District of Karnataka, Baba
Budangiri is known for its shrine to the Sufi saint Hazrat Dada Hayat Khalandar, a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Muslims.
Mulayyanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka, India. Mullayyanagiri is
located at 13°23′26″N 75°43′18″E in the Chandra Dhrona Hill Ranges of
the Western Ghats of Chikkamagaluru Taluk.
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and a Project Tiger,
tiger reserve located 38 km. Northwest of Chikkamagaluru town in
Karnataka state, India. Bhadra sanctuary has a wide range of flora and
fauna and is a popular place for day outings.
