Nandi
Hills
B.
R. Hills
120 Kms from Mysore & 247 Kms from Bangalore,
the Biligirirangana range of hills are picturesquely situated between
the Cauvery & Kapila rivers. At a height of 5,091 feet above sea level,
this hill stretches from north to south for about 16 Kms. All round
are deciduous trees.
Kemmanagundi
215 Kms from Bangalore is Chickmagalur town.
55 Kms north from Chickmagalur town is Kemmanagundi, a scenic hill station
on the Baba Budan range of hills. Kemmanagundi is also known as K.R.
Hills after Wodeyar King, Krishnaraja Wodeyar who had made it his favourite
summer camp. Kemmanagundi, at a height of 1,434 meters, is surrounded
by thick forests and a salubrious climate the year. It has beautifully
laid out ornamental gardens and panoramic view of the mountains. A beautiful
scenic view Kemmanagundi is the ideal place to get away from the heat
& dust, the crowds & traffic jams of the cities. Quite peaceful serene,
nesting amidst lush green forests. Kemmanagundi is sure to revive &
rejuvenate you, physically, mentally & spiritually. The Panoramic views,
the ornamentally gardens, the songs of the birds of the birds, the rays
of the sun trying to peep through the of sun trying to peep through
the trees.
Kudremukh
95 Kms from south-west of Chikmagalur town
is Kudremukh
(horse face) range, so named because of the unique shape of
the Kudremukh
peak. Overlooking the Arabian sea, the broad hills are chained
to one another with deep valley & steep precipices. Kudremukh is secluded
hill station which retains much of its pristine, natural beauty. Lush
green forest interspersed with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades
and rare orchids.
Kudremukh is trek's territory. The
richness of its flora and fauna waiting to be discovered. Caves asking
to be explored. Ruins and traces of old civilizations inviting a study.
Lovely, unspoiled places to camp….can any trekker resist Kudremukh
. Panoramic View, Kudremukh Situated at 1,894.3 meters above
sea level, Kudremukh
is rich in iron ore deposits. The Kudremukh
Iron Ore Company conducts mining operations, benefaction and
transportation of the ore as slurry through pipelines to the post at
Panambar near Mangalore. This has given a new life to the region into
a humming modern township, without taking its natural beauty.
Madikeri
The cool bracing wind whips the hair about
your faces as you ramble along the streets that dip and rise delightfully.A
picturesque charming town situated at an elevation of over 5,000 ft
(1,525 m) above sea level.Madikeri is the district headquarters of Kodagu
(formerly Coorg). Dubbed as the Scotland of India, Kodagu is the home
of colorful, robust, martial race - the Kodavas, said to be the descendants
of the Greeks (Alexander's soldiers), the kodavas are fiercely independent.
They were never conquered by either Tipu Sultan neither the British.
Kodagu is famous for the generals it has produced for the Indian army.
The woman are known for their beauty.
Madikeri is a great place to walk, winding
lanes meander off the main street, Mountain trails promise visual delights.
The Tadiyandamol, the tallest peak in the area, stands patiently, waiting
to be climbed.
Nandi
Hills
65 Kms from Bangalore and 1,478 meters above
sea level is Bangalore's own hill station. It was Tipu Sultan's summer
retreat and Tipu's fort walls still stand as testimony to history. The
rivers Pennar, Palar and Arkavati originate from these hills. A flight
of 1.175 steps lead from the base of the hills to the top. A popular
hill resort of the Bangaloreans. The Tipu's Drop, a 600 meter high cliff,
where prisoners were hurled down the precipice is an awe-inspiring sight.
Atop the hill is the Yoganandishwara temple.
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