Places To Visit In Chikmagalur Sightseeing

The mountain ranges of Kudremukh were made into a national park in 1987 to protect the wildlife of the region. Kudremukh means the face of a horse and is named so because the Kudremukh hills look like a horse’s face. The 3rd largest peak in Karnataka, Kudremukh offers a great view of nature with its greenery and wildlife combined. There are numerous trails surrounded by scenic nature and thus offers a variety of trekking options to adventure enthusiasts.

Named after a sufi saint Baba Budan, it is the second highest peak in the state. A sight to behold at the peak is the Chandradrona Parvatha Shreni or the crescent moon mountain peak. It is the point of contact between Baba Budangiri peak and the Mullayanagiri peak and resembles the shape of crescent moon, hence the name.

Mullayanagiri is the tallest mountain of the region and it is also the highest peak in the state with a height of 1,930 m. When you stand at the top and look around, you can view a breathtaking scene. It is a magical feeling to see the world from such a height and that too, an amazing view of the scenic beauty that surrounds the peak.

Watching gushing waters fall forcefully is something that every nature lover will adore and that is why a visit to Hebbe falls in Chikmagalur is something you should not miss. There are two phases in which the Falls have been divided into, one is the Big Falls referred to as Dodda Hebbe and other is the smaller Fall called as the Chikka Hebbe.

Bhadra Wildlife sanctuary is most suited for spotting a variety of wildlife as it is home to many species of both flora and fauna. Since it is also a protected tiger reserve, you may also get to spot some majestic tigers at the sanctuary. You can also get to see many species of birds and reptiles as well.