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City in Karnataka, India
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Chikmagalur, officially Chikkamagaluru (ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು Cikkamagaḷūru), is a city in Karnataka, known for its coffee plantations and Bababudan Giri ranges.
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This temple is in the village of Amrutapura, 67 km north of Chikmagalur.
Belavadi
The village Belavadi is home to this well-known temple. It is approximately 30 km from Chikmagature.
Minibus starts from the Private busstand everyday by 12:30PM. Once you reach B.B.Hills, you have just one hour to explore the hills because the same bus returns by 5PM. There is only one tea shop at B.B.Hills, so you have to beg for a plate of hot porottas. But you can skip the eating as the scenes are terrific.
Turn right from the chekpost bus stop on Kadur road. Walk past summit school upto Aldur village. Proceed to railway station area. Visit the Brahmakumaris ashram on the way. Very scenic surroundings.
Fairly medium sized fast-food joint, ideal for breakfast as well. Very clean hotel.
You will get very good non-veg food at very reasonable price. The service is very nice.
for Masala Dosai, a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato and onions. ₹35
Burger shop with a unique flavour of herbs on it.
Do not miss the Masala Dosa. One of the famous joints for them, they may beat even Vidyarthi Bhavan of Bengaluru. Avoid extra butter.
Opened around 2010, small but good rooms, clean bathrooms but questionable service.
Some rooms have A/C.
Tucked in a remote corner of Chikmagalur district.
Scenic homestay within the Western Ghats of Chikmagalur. Serves authentic food.
Scenic resort with sports, volleyball, badminton and a bonfire in the evenings. River side picnic (extra cost of ₹500). Shooting and target practice cost ₹1,400-4,000 per day/person. Room/cottage/villa/glass-house with a mini skywalk. Room rate includes breakfast-lunch-dinner and tea in the morning and evening.
Restored colonial architecture in the coffee district, surrounded by sights and sounds of nature.
Accommodation includes 3 suites. Multi cuisine restaurants serving local Malnad cuisine to North Indian, Chinese & European specialities.
By train
By bus
Chikmagalur is on the highway from Hassan towards Sringeri and has regular luxury as well as ordinary buses from Bengaluru.
By car
You can drive to Chikmagalur comfortably by road from Hassan 60 km, which is again 185 km from Bengaluru.
By taxi/car rental
You can hire a taxi or rent a car from Bengaluru to visit Chikmagalur.
By taxi
Tourist cabs are the best choice in case you want to tour the city all day or visit nearby places like Kemmannagundi. Costs are about ₹10 per kilometre.
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