Chikmaglur has developed to become a modern city and has gained a special place in the region as an important center for tourist activities. The hill stations around Chikmagalur are eminent summer retreats since they remain cool even during summers.

Chikmagalur, factually means the “town of younger daughter”, placed among picturesque landscape in a fertile valley, it is surrounded by lush green coffee plantation hills. The town is a major trade and commercial centre in Karnataka. The breathtaking views and unpolluted ambiance makes the town a relaxing haven for travelers.

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary shares with tributaries of Bhadra river in Chikmagalur one of the Karnataka’s best and most inspiring sanctuary, extending over some 1.968 square kilometers. It is home to several rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, among them the Tiger, Leopard, Gaur, Sambar and Indian Rock Pythons.

Bhadra Wildlife Park Reserve of Karnata protects a portion of Mullaianagiri, Hebbegiri and Babaudangiri hills offering the adventurous tourist a wilderness experience. A main feature of the park is the areas of Muthodi and Lakkavalli. Park mainly consists of Boswellia forest and Anogeissus pendula forest. At Bhadra reserve the great tributaries Thadabehalla and Odirayanahalla plunges in a thunderous plume. Park has more than one hundred kinds of rare trees of deciduous forest. Visitors come from around the world to experience Tubbataha’s natural beauty and incredible dive opportunities.

Baba Budan Giri Hills

BB hill is famous for its luminous autumn colors and is gaining popularity for its evenly beautiful winter landscape. Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy the hills’ rugged beauty during most of the year. Baba Budan Giri Hills also known as Dattagiri Hill Range has some of the most stunning shrines in Chikmagalur. While the mountains of the neighboring Mullayangiri are loftier than here. There are few more hills near here such as Sitalayanna giri that go with the remoteness and definitely shaped spectacle of these hills. These above hills are guaranteed to make any visitor fix their eyes on them as soon as they come into view.