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| Chikamagalore Tour |
Its
exquisite step into the rich earth and let the grass your feet,
dew drops wash your toes,and your heart goes, Ah! you are in heavenly
Chikmagalur.
Words are never enough to paint a picture that is Chikmagalur. Your imagination of calm soothing music could be a fine prelude to what lies ahead for you in this glorious land of coffee, hills and sparkling waters. As you venture into the unexpected Western Ghats, situated in the south western part of Karnataka, carved against a mountains canvas, you'll find this virgin land a nature's bounty, a large basket of pleasant surpises…. |
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Lofty
peaks, racing rivers, sparkling streams,captivating cascades and
the bracing mountain air-a soothing balm to the work-weary. Climbing
high above the world where the mountains touch the sky, be enticed
bt the raw power of natural splendour and the beauty of the snow-white
coffee blossoms. |
To
all those who seek adventure / sport, this hilly district with rugged
mountain trails, is God's own gift. These hills and valleys have
been sublime abodes of the Kings and Sadhus alike. This is the land
of legends and heores, the air alive with tales and deeds from the
epics Ramayana and Mahabharatha.
The numerous piligrim spots are associated with the history of the land and are benchmarks on the path leading towards realization of the ultimate truth. The Agraharas have been lively centers of education and philosophical discourses, and numerous epigraphs are peans to dynastic dominance of yore. |
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The Baba-Budan Range To the northern of Chikmagalur town is the Baba - Budan Range or Chandra Drona Parvatha as it was known in ancient times. It has one of the highest mountain peaks between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. The loftiest point of the range is Mullaiyanagiri which is about 6355 ft. above sea level. The three caves here, are said to have been sanctified by 3 revered siddhas, which contain their icons and 'gaddinges' (tombs), and annual jatras are held here in their honor. |
Dattatreya Peetha:
Situated on the Baba-Budan Giri is the Dattatreya Peetha venerated by Hindus and Muslims alike. A laterite cave here is believed to have been sanctified by the residence of Dattatreya Swamy as well as Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalander. The worship is led by a Fakir annual jatra / Urus is celebrated by both Muslims and Hindus with great aplomb. Datta Jayanti, the birthday of Dattatreya Swamy is celebrated with great fervor. |
Kemmannugundi:
Kemmannugundi is one of the exceptionally beautiful Hill stations and one of the best trekking spots amidst lush green forest, 50 kms North from Chikmagalur town on the Baba Budan range. KR Hills as it is popularly known, is named after the Wodeyar king Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV who made the place his most favoured summer camp. Situated at a height of 4732 ft. and surrounded by thick green forests, Kemmannugundi is a perfect getaway, with salubrious climate and panoramic view of wild mountains, birds singing and the blissful cool breeze. |
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