Places of Interest in
Karnataka
Chikamangalur
Travel Guide
Chikamangalur: The Falls
The water that take birth in the hills, flow into the ever-happy-to- receive
hosts of fields and plains. A flowing living poetry as they descend to meet
mother earth.
Hebbe falls:
8 kms away from Kemmannugundi is the Hebbe falls where the water gushes down
from a height of 554 ft.in two stages
Kalhatti Falls:
10 kms away from Kemmannugundi is another Fall called Kalahasti or Kalkatti
Falls where the water cascades down from a height of 403 ft. amidst fascinating
scenery. Legend associates this place with sage Agasthya and a serene and a
gorgeous local temple constructed in a narrow gap between rocks, is attributed
to the Vijayanagar times. An annual jatra of Veerabhadra is held here for three
day during March/ April which attract pilgrims from all over.
TEMPLE TOWNS & MORE
The land sacred, every step holy ground, you cannot help but be remindedof a
Greater Presence that be. The monuments and thanksgivings lovingly built to
the glory and manifestation of that power, caressed into immortality by supreme
craftmen.
Amrithapura:
67 kms north of Chikmagalur is Amrithapura known for the splendid Amriteshwara
temple built in 1196 A.D. by Amriteshwara Dandanayaka, general of the Hoysala
ruler Ballala II. The temple is designed in a delicate, exquisite and intricate
style.
Horanadu:
Set amidst enchanting natural scenery, Horanadu is 100 kms south-west of Chikmagalur.
The ancient temple of Annapoorneshwari has been restored and opened to public..
With the installation of the new image of Adi shakthi, the temple is now called
Adi- Shaktyatmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari. The pilgrims to the temple can avail
of the free boarding and lodging at the temple.
Marle
12 kms from Chikmagalur town, Marle, a place of antiquity and known for its
ancient temples. Renowned amongst them is Chenakeshva temple dating back to
1150 A.D.
Devanur
35 kms Northern - east from Chikmagalur is Devanur, famous for the 17th century
Lakshimikantha temple and the 13th century siddeshwara temple.
Thuravanahalli
44 kms North- east of Chikmagalur town lies Thuruvanahalli. It has a cave associated
with Nirvanaswami. Pilgrims flock here in koardes to pay homage to the fertility
god.
Belavadi
25 kms south- east of Chikmagalur town and just 10 kms from the Hoysala capital
of Halebid is Belavadi with rich historical refences. This ancient village is
dotted with temples and shrines, the most outstanfing of them being Veeranarayana
temple- a fine specimen of Hoysala architecture.
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