Chikmagalur District is situated in the south-western part of Karnataka. It is a rural district filled with lofty peaks, delightful dales, racing rivers, sparkling streams, captivating cascades, and bracing mountain air.
Chikmagalur town, which literally means younger daughters town, is the administrative headquarters of Chikmagalur District. It is situated in a fertile valley, nestled between lush coffee growing hills, 251 km from Bangalore.
Chikmagalur is a center of education, trade, and commerce. The major crop is coffee, and other commercial crops are pepper and cashew nuts.
Mullainagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, is 12 km away from Chikmagalur. A number of rivers originate from the hills of Chikmagalur - The Bhadra, Tunga, Hemavati, Netravathi, and Vedavati.
Major attractions include Mullain Giri - the highest peak in Karnataka (6,317 ft above MSL), the famous Kondadarama Temple, Jamia Mosque and the St Josephs Cathedral, noted for its shell shaped portico. Nearby excursions are the 17th century Lakshmi Kantha temple and the 13th century Siddeshwara temple at Devanur (35 km) and the cave of Nirvanaswam at Thiruvanahalli (44 km).
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