Karnataka - hill-stationss - Chikmagalur Hill Station

The Land of Coffee, Chikmagalur is absolute heaven for weekend warriors. Two hours from Bangalore, the coffee estates of this picturesque place have a beautiful climate.

And, the single most important reason for the nearby population to flood to this zone. Escalating peaks, waterfalls, and coffee estate surround Chikmagalur making it a paradise.

From December to January, Chikmagalur poses its best and that is the season to enjoy seeing plenty of coffee seeds. On the Mullayangiri range’s foothills, the town gets the water from River Yagachi before uniting with River Kaveri. On should spend two days at least in Chikmagalur.

Highlights:

Coffee and climate are the primary attractions of this place.

Reach the top of the Mulliyangiri peak with a comparatively easier trek.

The view from the top of the mountain is something spectacular.

Khalahatti and Jhari Falls are the other two locations where you can spend some of your free time.

Mahatma Gandhi Park, Mulliyangiri, Kudremukh and Baba Budan Giri are some of the interesting locations around Chikmagalur.

Activities:

Witness the procedure of peeling off the beans.

See the procedure of getting it dried in sun to get the moisture out.

Watch roasting of beans and packaging in large quantities.

Stroll through the coffee estates where the beans are plucked for processing.

Best Time to Visit:

September to March is the best time and temperature ranges from 14 to 32 degrees Celsius. For the scenic location lovers, trek and actively engage in coffee drinking luxury during the luscious monsoon month. Even, summer has beautiful weather as the place is surrounded by cities while the temperature ranges from 32 to 35 degrees Celsius.