Places to Visit in Chikmagalur

Top attractions and must-see spots in Chikmagalur

Baba Budangiri
A dual Hindu Muslim pilgrimage hill with a Sufi saint''s dargah and the Dattatreya caves sharing one shrine.
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
A tiger reserve across the Western Ghats foothills offering jeep safaris, river rafting, and boating on the Bhadra.
Chikmagalur Coffee Museum
A museum tracing coffee''s journey from Ethiopian origins to Chikmagalur''s plantations, with tastings and souvenirs.
Hebbe Falls
A two tiered waterfall inside a private coffee estate, reached by jeep and a short forest trek.
Hirekolale Lake
A man made lake built for irrigation, popular for sunset views framed by the Mullayanagiri hills.
Jhari Falls (Buttermilk Falls)
A frothy white waterfall inside a coffee estate, reached by an off road jeep ride through the plantation.
Kalhatti Falls
A waterfall with a small Shiva shrine nearby, popular for picnics and monsoon season camping.
Kemmangundi
A former royal hill retreat with manicured gardens, rose beds, and streams, gentler than the district''s bigger peaks.
Kudremukh National Park
A UNESCO listed tropical rainforest named for its horse faced peak, rich in endemic species and trekking trails.
Manikyadhara Falls
A modest waterfall on the Baba Budangiri road, also known locally as Nellikayi Theertha.
Mullayanagiri Peak
Karnataka''s highest peak, reached by a moderate trek through shola forest to a small hilltop Shiva shrine.
Z Point
A cliff edge viewpoint near Kemmangundi reached by a short but steep trek, known for dramatic valley views.