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Horanadu Amruthapura Nestled in the midst of evergreen hills is Horanadu. It is about 10 kms from and has the temple of goddess. About 8 kms from is this place. The famous Sri Annapoorneshwari. The place attracts devotees throughout the year. Amrutheshwara temple of the Hoyasala period has been under Accommodation for night stay is and free food is offered by the temple authorities. the supervision of the Department of Archeology. It has beautifully caved pillars and images of Narayana, Chammundeshwari, Kalabhairava, and Saraswathi, Agni and Saligrama are the two important sculptural features. It is believed that on Rambhapuri Peetha Shivarathri day the first rays of the sun fall on the Shivalinga.

Situated on the western bank of the river Bhadra, this place has the Kemmannugundi / Krishnarajendra hill station Muthodi Forest Camp Rambhapuri Peetha, one of the Pancha Peethas of Veershaivas. It is about 50 kms from and has a tradition of more than 1500 years. The It is a Hill Station with salubrious climate throughout the year. Its Muthodi is the most famous part of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. It Places of tourist interest in temple of Veerabhadra has rare images of Veerabhadra and Bhadrakali. Free red soil is reflected in the name “Kemmannugundi”. This hill is 32 kms from Chikmagalur. The other parts of Bhadra accommodation and Dasoha are offered throughout the year to the devotees by station is also named after Krishnarajendra Wadeyar IV, the then Maharaja of Sanctuary areHebbe, Tanigebylu, and . Muthodi is a natural forest with Chikmagalur District offers a wide variety of places of tourist interest. It Mutt. Near by is Segodu where a research station run by the Government . It starts with the 'Z' point and is 4500 ft above sea level. It has a Rock and a variety of lofty mountains in the neighborhood. It is part of Bhadra Tiger Reserve has Lofty hills, swift flowing and meandering rivers and brooks, pilgrim centers of of constantly evolves new varieties of coffee. a botanical garden. It is managed by Department of Horticulture. It is about 55 and inhabits sizeable number of tigers. Besides, one can sight Elephants, various faiths, evergreen forests, a wide variety of bird life, a variety of crops Km from Chikmagalur and 35 kms from Tarikere. Sambhar, gaurs, red Squirrels, spotted deers, barking deers and variety of birds. ranging from plantations to dry crops and folk traditions. Thus, Chikmagalur has There is a nature camp run by forest department. There are facilities like tents, every thing to offer, be it Adventure tourism, ecotourism, pilgrimage tourism and Kalasa wooden cottages for stay and vehicle safari. culture tourism. Following are some tourist attractions for the Tourists to enjoy their journey in the district. About 90 kms from Chikmagalur is Kalasa in Taluk. Travelling on K.M. Road upto , one has to take a Situated 20 kms from Mudigere, this place is associated with Chikmagalur City deviation to the right to reach this place. The journey becomes tireless as the road Situated 8 kms away from Kemmannugundi, Hebbe Falls is a passes through coffee, Tea and cardamom Plantations. Kalasa is also called Sala the founder of the Hoyasala dynasty. The temple of Sri Vasanthika magnificent waterfall which gushes down 554 ft in two stages. Parameshwari here was the patron deity of the Hoysalas. The city is a fantastic dividing line between the malnad and maidan “Dakshina Khasi”. It has Kalaseshwara Temple. The landscape around is Even though there is jeep service to this place, usually people trek to this place. regions of the District. To the west of the city are hills with coffee enchanting and one can have the view of the surrounding hill ranges, peaks and Marle plantations and low level paddy fields. The people of the city are gentle and eat out at Kalasa View Point hospitable. To the north of the city on the way to Mullayyanagiri, There is a Kalhatthi Falls It is about 12 kms from Chikmagalur on Belur road with a Ratnagiri Bore - Mahatma Gandhi park, a must see place especially for children. It deviation to the left at Hand post. Here, there are two temples of the Hoyasala has Toy train, a musical fountain and play items nestled in green surroundings. Bababudangiri/Dattatreya peetha It is 10 kms away from Kemmannugundi towards Tarikere. Here period, standing side by side near an ancient tank. The temples built in 1150 AD Atop the hillock, there are two temples. Two Kilometers from this park to the north, To the north of the city is a hill range called Bababudangiri. It has the water Cascades down 403 ft. The place has legendary are dedicated to Channakeshava and Siddheswara. is the beautiful Golf course for the golfers. Tourists can also visit Coffee Museum many peaks, the prominent being Mullainagiri and Deveerammana association with sage Agasthya. A temple dedicated to god Veerabhadra by the situated behind Zilla Panchayat Office. About two kms. from Chikmagalur is giri. Bababudan dargah/Dattatreya Peetha is a holy place to both Hindus and side of the falls attracts devotees from nearby places. There is accommodation for where Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple is situated. This temple has Muslims. A cave contains the tomb of Fakir Dada Hayaath mir Khalandar, and the over night stay. Annual fair takes place during month of March/April. People also been made famous by “ Poojary” Sri Kannan. It is supposed to have been sacred padukas of saint Dattatreya. Annually, Urs for Muslims and Dattajayanthi for trek to the top of falls from Santaveri. the first Temple in South India dedicated to Sri . Hindus take place at different times with devotion. Traveling further from Marle, situated about 30kms from

Mullayyanagiri and Seetalayyanagiri Chikmagalur, is this place where a triple shrine (Thrikutachala) Khandya-Kudure Abbi in which the images of Sri Venugopalaswamy, Narasimhaswamy and Veera Narayanaswamy are housed. The beauty of the temple is comparable to the These are the two places with shrines dedicated to lord It is about 45 kms from Chikmagalur on the Sringeri route. The .Mullayyanagiri is the tallest peak in (6317 ft). They Keshava temple at Somanathapura. There is an “Udbhava ganapathi” temple very journey on this road is exhilarating. The winding road passes though hills nearby. It is a famous pilgrim centre situated on the banks of the river Tunga. are at a distance of 24 and 20 kms from Chikmagalur, respectively. Two siddhas are and dales, running brooks, manicured Coffee and Tea plantations, and thick It is about 100 kms. from Chikmagalur. The Sri Sharada Peetha here supposed to have performed penance at Mullayyanagiri. There are few caves to forests. Khandya has the temples of Markandeya and Janardhana, Markanda is supposed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya the proponent of the left of the temple where Siddhas are supposed to have performed penance. River Rafting sage is supposed to have performed penance here. Orthodox Hindus offer Advaita Philosophy. Vidyashankara Temple built here is a combination of Chola, The temple is called Mullappa Swamy temple. A little below is Seetalayyanagiri ashes of their dear departed to the , for their salvation. The river Dravida, Nagara, and Chalukya styles and stands on a plat form of 3ft. Sri where Seetala Mallikarjuna Temple is situated. Annual fair takes place here. A Situated between and Kalasa is Magundi. Here river Bhadra flows past the temple, dressing the hard stones into different shapes, by Sharadamba Temple is another major temple worth visiting. Accommodation for panoramic view of Chikmagalur city and surrounding areas can be enjoyed from Bhadra flows slowly with intermittent rapids creating constant friction of the loose rocks. The shapes of the stones in the river have overnight stay and free food is offered to the devotees though out the year by Mullayyanagiri peak. This is a Trekker's paradise also as large numbers of trekkers opportunities for river rafting, swimming and other Water Sports. resemblance to the horses hoops which has made this place to be called “Kudure Peetha. The sacred fishes in the river are an attraction to both young and old. Iike this peak. Abbi”

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215186/9448817524. Kerehaklu Home stay, Aldur, Chikmagalur. 08262- CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT RESORTS & HOTELS INFORMATION 6 3 0

250111/251088. Ranger Camp Home stay, Ballavara, Tarikere 08261- 8 8 9 ,

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CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT IMPORTANT DEPT., TELEPHONE NO. D CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT RAILWAY INFORMATION. District Tourism Information Centre, Dr|| B.R. Ambedkar Road, Chikmagalur. 08262–228493. Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chikmagalur. 08262 – Railway Station Kadur. 08267-221226. Railway Statiion Biruru. 08267-255740. 230401. Office of the Superintendent of Police, Chikmagalur. 08262–230403. Railway Station Tarikere.08261-222247.Railway Reservation Center. Department of Youth Service, Chikmagalur. 08262–220324. Forest Office, Chikmagalur. 08262-220324. Bhadra Wilde life Division, Chikmagalur. 08262–234904. Forest Office, Chikmagalur Division, Chikmagalur. 08262–238800. Dept. of Health, Chikmagalur. 08262 – 234876/223521, CHIKMGALUR DISTRICT K.S.R.T.C. BUS STAND INFORMATION ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, CHIKMGALUR Bus Stand, Chikmagalur. 08262-234018. Bus Stand, Kadur, 08267- 221258. Bus Stand Tarikere. 08261-222144. Bus Stand, Sringeri, 08265-250872. Shanthinikethana Chitrkala Mahavidyalaya(Art Gallery), Chikmagalur Bus Stand, Mudigere. 08263-220628. 08262- 233536 .9880362606. Coffee Mueseum, Coffee Board, Chikmagalur. 08262-221432 One state. many worlds.