Shimoga to Chikmagalur Cab
About Chikmagalur
Shimoga to Chikmagalur distnce : 97 km
Estimated travel time : 2.3 hours
Shimoga to Chikmagalur is a very popular route for tourist, a small hill station at the Western Ghats, Chikmagalur makes for an ideal weekend getaway from Hassan or a short vacation travel destination. Known as the โCoffee Landโ of Karnataka is situated in the foothills of the Mullayangiri Range.
One of the most scenic hill stations in the state of Karnataka, Chikmagalur is the most serene and picturesque tourist destinations in the Western Ghats. Literally meaning, โThe Young Daughterโs Townโ, this hill station stands tall at a height of about 3400 feet and is popular, given its tea plantations, lush green forests, picturesque trekking trails and mild retreat. Being the largest producer of coffee in the country. Chikmagalur is all about its coffee. Chikmagalur is a very popular trekking spot and boasts of many incredible trekking trails, such as the Mullayangiri trek, the Kemmanagundi trek, and the Baba Budangiri trek. Mullayangiri is the highest peak in all of Karnataka and is the best place to get a perfect view of the sun rising from behind the mountains.
Taxi from Shimoga to Chikmagalur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Shimoga to Chikmagalur by car is well connected through NH 69 and SH 57 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Shimoga to Chikmagalur distance is 97 Km and is 2.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Shivapura - Thombattu Falls, Kabbinale WaterFalls (HaveriKall Waterfalls)
Bhadravathi - the Bhadra River, Bhadravati Dam, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Tarikere - Tarikere Sri Subramanya Temple, Kalhatti Falls
Lingadahalli - Sanna Hebbe falls and Dodda Hebbe falls, Shanthi falls, mruthapura temple, Lakkavalli Bhadra Dam, Sri Dattatreya peeta (Baba budan giri), Mullayyanagiri and Bhadra reserve forest
Tourist Attractions
Mullayanagiri Hebbe Falls Kudremukh National Park Kemmangundi Baba Budangiri Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Sharadamba Temple Kalhatti Fall Coffee Museum Tea Plantation walk Kallathigiri Falls Bhadra Dam Manikyadhara Falls Kadambi Falls Sringeri Shrada Peetha Z Point Hirekolale Lake Kalasa Sri Veeranarayana Temple Belavadi Sringeri Mutt Jhari Waterfalls Camping at Ballalrayana Durga