Chikmagalur
| Summers: | 18°C –31°C |
| Winters: | 28°C – 14°C |
Chikkamagaluru (also known as Chikmagalur) is a town located in the Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The city belongs to the Malenadu region of Karnataka and is situated as such in the Deccan plateau. The Western Ghats start just from the outskirts of the city. In the north east direction are a group of hillocks, where the new Lakya Bridge is situated. Chikkamagaluru is at an elevation of 1090 meters (3,400 feet) above the sea level. The Yagachi River has is source near the city. It flows in the south-east direction and unites with the Cauvery River.
Chikmagalur is growing as the new tourist hub of Karnataka. Located in the foothills of Mullayanagiri range. It is famous for its serene environment, lush green forests and tall mountains. Chikkamagaluru is also famous for coffee and is known as the 'coffee land' of Karnataka. It is one of the largest producers of coffee in India. Due to its vicinity to the state capital Bangalore and some other cities like Hassan, Shimoga, Chitradurga and Mangalore and its cool climate, tourists flock into the city during weekends to visit various places throughout the district.
Sringeri
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Veera Narayana Temple, Belavadi
Chikmagalur,India
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Sringeri, 90 kms west of Chickmagalur town on the banks of River Tunga, is a city with epic associations. Sringeri has an ancient temple of Vidyashankara, Constructed on a picturesque spot parallel to the river Tunga. The temple is a fine example of artistic transition from Hoysala to Vijayanagara style. Built around 1357 A.D., the imposing granite structure encloses friezes of elephants, lions, pouranic scenes, dancers in various poses etc. and figures big and small of various Hindu gods enshrined in niches with ornamental towers. The garbha - griha has a linga called Vidyashankara installed in the memory of Guru Vidyatheertha. To the north of this temple is a more recent temple built by skilled craftsmen of the 20 the century and houses the highly venerated Sharadamba image. The new temple is built in the Dravidian style. Sringeri also has an old Jain Basadi dedicated to parshwanatha Theerthankara.
The district with dense tropical evergreen forests interspersed with lush grassy slopes is endowed with a rich and varied fauna, abundantly seen at the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, 38 kms north - west of Chickmagalur town. The sanctuary surrounded by hills has the tributaries of the Bhadra River flowing through it. The western border of the sanctuary abuts the back waters of the Bhadra Reservoir which has a catchment area of 1,968 kms. Surrounded by scenic hills and steep slopes. A diverse and exciting range in wild life is found here - bison, elephants, tiger, panther, sambar, spotted deer, wild beer, porcupine, birds like the peacock, parrot, partridge, pigeon, etc. and reptiles such as cobra, python etc. All these wild beasts can be viewed while driving along the 150 km long roads maintained inside the sanctuary.
The Veera Narayana temple is located in Belavadi, a village in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka state, India. The temple was built during the rule of the Hoysala Empire. Known to legend as Ekachakranagara, Belavadi is said to be the place mentioned in Mahabharatha where Pandava prince Bheema killed the demon Bakasura and protected the village and its people. Belavadi is 29 km southeast of Chikkamagaluru town. The idols of Narayana, Venugopala and Yoganarsimha, are the main highlights of this temple.
