Introduction to Chikmaglur: Chikmagalur, a famous coffee town of Karnataka, is located at a height of over 1900 metres, 250 km from Bangalore. Situated in a fertile valley south of the Baba Budan Range in the head quarters town of the district, Chikmaglur is a centre of education, trade and commerce. Chickmagalur boasts a pretty Hoysala temple -- the Kodandarama temple. The famous temple towns of Halebid and Belur are also located close to Chikmagalur. This hillside getaway also offers visitors an opportunity to be one with nature, by visiting the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, taking picnics to the picturesque Kemmanagundi and Bababudangiri hills or just trekking around the region.

Sightseeing: Khandya 43 kms to the north west of Chikmaglur town is one of the 'panchakshetras' (five sacred places) situated on the banks of river Bhadra.

Inam Dattatreya Peetha Situated on the Baba Budan Giri is the Inam Dattatreya Peetha venerated by the Hindus and the Muslims alike.

Balehonnur 45 kms to the north west of Chikmaglur is another celebrated pontifical seat of the district, the Shrimad Jagadguru Rambhapuri Veersimhasana Mahasamsthana Peetha.

Belavadi 25 kms south east of Chikmaglur town and just 10 kms from the Hoysala capital of Halebid is Belavadi, a place in the district with historical associations.

Marle 12 kms from Chikmaglur, Marle is a place of antiquity noted for its temples, chief amongst them being the Chennakesava Temple dating back to 1150 AD.

Excursions: Sringeri 90 kms north west of town, on the banks of river Tunga, is a city with epic associations. The place has been named after Rishyashringa who figures in the Ramayana as the chief priest at the great sacrifice of king Dasharatha.

Kemmannagundi 55 kms north from Chikmaglur town on the Baba Budan Range is the scenic hill station of Kemmannugundi called K.R.Hills.

Amrithapura 67 kms north of Chikmaglur, Amrithapura is known for the splendid Amriteshwar temple built in 1196 AD by Amriteshwar Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala ruler Ballala II, delicacy of touch, originality of design and fine features have made this temple one of the notable structures of Hoysala period.

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary The district with dense tropical evergreen forests interspersed with lush green grassy slopes is endowed with a rich and varied fauna abundantly seen at the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kudremukh 95 kms south west of Chikmaglur is the secluded hill station of Kudremukh. Situated 1894 m above sea level, the hills overlook the Arabian Sea and are chained to each other with deep valleys and precipices.