Chikmagalur is a hill district in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, known as the birthplace of coffee in India. Rolling coffee and tea estates, misty peaks, and dense shola forests define the landscape. Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, and Baba Budangiri, a sacred ridge with Sufi and Hindu significance, are the most prominent draws. Hebbe Falls, Kudremukh National Park, and the scenic Kemmanagundi hill station lie within reach. Chikmagalur has grown rapidly as a weekend and short-break destination from Bengaluru and Mangaluru, offering plantation stays, trekking, and a cool climate.