Chikamanglur
Chikmagalur or Chikkamagaluru is a district in the state of Karnataka,located on the foothills of the Mullayanagiri peak . The mountains in Chikmagalur which are a part of the Western Ghats are the source of rivers like Tunga and Bhadra. Mullayanagiri, which is the highest peak in Karnataka is located in this district. It attracts tourists from around the state due to its pleasent weather. Wildlife enthusiasts would be interested in the Kudremukh National Park and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary present in this district.
- Country. : India
- State : Karnataka
- Population. : 1,18,401
- Literacy rate. : 79.25%
- Highest elevation:. 1926 metres above sea level
- Shopping Items : Coffee,Spices,Natural juices.
Chickmagalur district was called Kadur district till 1947.It is situated roughly in the south-western part of Karnataka state. A large area of this district is ‘malnad’, i.e., a largely forested hilly region of heavy rainfall. The district takes its name from the headquarters town of Chikkamagaluru which literally means younger daughter’s town – Chikka+Magala+Ooru-(in Kannada). It is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the legendary chief of Sakrepatna. .
Some interesting Facts:
- Coffee was first introduced in India through the Chikamanglur District in 1670 ,when the first Coffee crop was grown by Baba Budan in MullyanGiri Hills.
- He is said to have introduced the coffee plant to India by bringing seven raw beans from the port of Mocha, Yemen while coming back from Hajj. In those days coffee was exported to other parts of the world in roasted or baked form so that no one could grow their own and were forced to buy from the Yemenis. He brought seven beans because the number 7 is considered sacred in Islam. The coffee plants were then raised at the place that bears his name.
- The place is famous for two varieties of Coffee Arabica and Robusta.
- Chikmagalur has an exotic local cuisine called “Malanadu” which is rich and spicy flavoured with coconut milk. A commonly known dish from this cuisine is Akki Roti, and Kaikadbu.
Best places to visit in Chikmagalur :
1 Mullyangiri Hills
2 Jhaari Falls/Buttermilk falls
3 Baba budangiri Hills
4 Toy train at Mahatma Gandhi park
5 Coffee museum(closed on weekends)
6 Sunset at Hirekolale lake
7 Basavanna Lake
8 Coffee and tea plantations of Chikmagalur.
9 Bhadra wildlife sanctuary
10 Temples of Belur and Halebeed
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