Chikamangalur Tourism

Chikamangalur: The Falls
The water that take birth in the hills, flow into the ever-happy-to- receive hosts of fields and plains. A flowing living poetry as they descend to meet mother earth.

Hebbe falls:

8 kms away from Kemmannugundi is the Hebbe falls where the water gushes down from a height of 554 ft.in two stages

Kalhatti Falls:

10 kms away from Kemmannugundi is another Fall called Kalahasti or Kalkatti Falls where the water cascades down from a height of 403 ft. amidst fascinating scenery. Legend associates this place with sage Agasthya and a serene and a gorgeous local temple constructed in a narrow gap between rocks, is attributed to the Vijayanagar times. An annual jatra of Veerabhadra is held here for three day during March/ April which attract pilgrims from all over.

TEMPLE TOWNS & MORE

The land sacred, every step holy ground, you cannot help but be remindedof a Greater Presence that be. The monuments and thanksgivings lovingly built to the glory and manifestation of that power, caressed into immortality by supreme craftmen.

Amrithapura:

67 kms north of Chikmagalur is Amrithapura known for the splendid Amriteshwara temple built in 1196 A.D. by Amriteshwara Dandanayaka, general of the Hoysala ruler Ballala II. The temple is designed in a delicate, exquisite and intricate style.



Horanadu:

Set amidst enchanting natural scenery, Horanadu is 100 kms south-west of Chikmagalur. The ancient temple of Annapoorneshwari has been restored and opened to public.. With the installation of the new image of Adi shakthi, the temple is now called Adi- Shaktyatmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari. The pilgrims to the temple can avail of the free boarding and lodging at the temple.

Marle

12 kms from Chikmagalur town, Marle, a place of antiquity and known for its ancient temples. Renowned amongst them is Chenakeshva temple dating back to 1150 A.D.

Devanur

35 kms Northern - east from Chikmagalur is Devanur, famous for the 17th century Lakshimikantha temple and the 13th century siddeshwara temple.

Thuravanahalli

44 kms North- east of Chikmagalur town lies Thuruvanahalli. It has a cave associated with Nirvanaswami. Pilgrims flock here in koardes to pay homage to the fertility god.

Belavadi

25 kms south- east of Chikmagalur town and just 10 kms from the Hoysala capital of Halebid is Belavadi with rich historical refences. This ancient village is dotted with temples and shrines, the most outstanfing of them being Veeranarayana temple- a fine specimen of Hoysala architecture.


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