Chikmagalur Tourism - Chikkamagaluru

It seems that fortunes are not only applicable to the humans but also for the Gods. May be due to the fact that this place does not come in Hassan district, only negligible tourists coming to visit Halebidu and Belur temples include this temple in their list, even though it is just 10 km away from this circuit. Built by King Veera Ballala II of the Hoysala empire in 1200 CE using the very familiar Hoysala’s core component ‘soapstone’, this Veera Narayana Swamy temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu....

Annapoorneshwari Temple, located on the banks of the river Bhadra among the dense valleys of the Western Ghats, this temple is one of the important Devi (Parvati) temples in Karnataka. Formally, Adhishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari Ammanavara temple, the word Annapoorneshwari implies ‘fulfiller of food’. According to the legend, once Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva were playing the game of dice. Lord Shiva staked his trident and everything else but it turned against his way. So, he sought help from Lord Vishnu....

Sringeri is a beautiful town, located on the banks of the river Tunga in the Western Ghats hill range. Though there are around 40 temples in this small town, the primary draw here is dedicated to the Goddess of Wisdom, Shri Sharadamba. The town was established by the renowned 8th century saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya. He was an able philosopher who spent 12 years of time here in Sringeri in his 32 years life time. The presiding deity Sharada Devi was installed by the saint himself....

For trekkers and adventure seekers, there is no other better option than Chikmagalur. At 6300 feet above sea level as the highest peak in Karnataka, Mullayanagiri hills is highlighted for its serene ambience, nature's raw beauty, verdant grassland, rugged rocks, and a comparatively easy trek path for all. Known for coffee plantations, it can be recognized from an hour drive from Chikmagalur town. The hill is a godown for those looking for solitude as well as visitors with an adventurous streak....

Located around 70 km North of Chikmagalur towards Shimoga, this Shiva temple in Amruthapura village is an epitome of craftsmanship of the Hoysalas. The village is in a peaceful place near the Bhadra river cistern, surrounded by coconut and palm plantations. The temple was constructed by Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka under the guidance of king Veera Ballala II in the 12th century. This exquisite Amrutesvara temple consists of a sanctum, a vestibule, a dance hall with a porch on its Southern side and a main hall with entrances on its three sides....