Chickmaglur Hill Station

Chickmaglur, overlooking the Baba Budan Mountains, is situated in the southwestern part of Karnataka with the Western Ghats forming a natural boundary.

Large parts of the district are endowed with dense forests. As many as seven rivers originate in this district; of these the Tunga and the Badhra are the principal rivers. The terrain is beautiful – full with scenic surprises – lofty peaks, hill stations, trekking trails, cascading waterfalls, sacred shrines and slopes that are studded with coffee plantations – the origon of which is believed to belong to the seven seeds of coffee smuggled in by Baba Budan from Yemen in the 1600's. Chickmaglur is one of India's principal coffee growing areas.

History – Chickmaglur is considered to be the place of origon and the early reign of the Hoysalas – who held sway in the south for more than two centuries – later, the region fell into the hands of Hyder Ali & onto his son Tipu Sultan. After the fall of Tippu in 1799, the entire area was taken over by the British – and the area was known as Kadur, later on it was changed to Chickmaglur district. Chickmaglur, literally means the youngest daughter's town – as it was the dowry for the youngest daughter of Rukamangada, the chief of Sakrepatna.

Kemmanagundi
An exceptionally beautiful hill station named after King Krishna Rajendra Wodeyar IV, it is one of the best trekking spots among the lush forests of the Baba Budangiri hills – it offers one panoramic views, waterfalls & lovely sunset views.
Z Point
A place to watch sunset.

The Baba Budan Range
28 Kms north of Chickmaglur town, Baba Budan Range gets its name from the muslim sage Baba Budan, who is believed to have introduced coffee to India. The range has one of the highest peaks between the Himalayas and the Niligiris.

The highest point is 'Mullaiyangiri' - 1900 m & has 3 caves, sanctified by 3 sages & containing their icons & tombs. A sacred centre, 'Seethala Mallikarjuna' near a cave, and a mutt lend the place a mystic touch. Near Baba Budangiri peak are the 3 famous waterfalls - Gada Theertha, Kamana Theertha and Nellikayi Theertha.

Shivagiri Trails
The view from Shiva Giri, about 50 kms from Chickmagalur, located above the forests of 'Yemedoddi' is spectacular - providing an awesome view of the river' Bhadra' and the 'Lakkavalli Dam'.

The Yemmedoddi forests were once the favoured hunting grounds of the British - tigers, panthers, sloth bear, deer are sighted here.

Kudremukh (Horse Race)
95 km south west of Chikmaglur, overlooking the Arabian sea - is a trekkers paradise, rich with verdant forests, rivers, grassy slopes, waterfalls, rare flora and caves ancient ruins.