Kemmanagundi or KR hills offer a perfect summer retreat for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Kemmanagundi is located at a height of 1434m above sea level and is famous for its beautifully laid-out ornamental gardens, enchanting mountains and valleys views. The picturesque sunset view from the Raj Bhavan is every photographer’s delight.

Kalhatti Giri Falls (Kalahasti Falls) is in an elegant location and is a beautiful cascading waterfall amidst the luscious greenery. The waterfall from the Chandra Drona hills around 122 meters’ height above, the fall is in the front of Veerabhadreshwara temple. It is surrounded by captivating valleys and gardens, which is indeed a visual treat to visitors.

This beautiful man-made lake is situated at a distance of 10 km from Chikmagalur. It was built as a source to supply water for drinking and irrigation purposes to the town of Chikmagalur. The lake offers the most mesmerizing views of the landscape at the time of twilight and most of the travelers prefer not to miss the view.

At a distance of 5 km from Kemmanagundi, 67 km from Chikmagalur. Z Point is a beautiful spot with deep valleys all around amidst thick green surroundings. The cool breeze on the peak mesmerizes visitors. It is one of the best short treks in Karnataka with beautiful views of nature and valleys.

Jhari Waterfalls, also known as the Buttermilk Falls, is situated near Attigundi at a distance of 12 km from Baba Budangiri. Water originating in the mountains flows over steep rocks offering a wide and thin white layer of spectacular waterfall. If you are looking to break away from the busy city life, and travel to Chikmagalur, the Jhari Waterfalls is a top Chikmagalur tourist place.

Manikyadhara translates to ‘stream of pearls’. When sunlight falls on Manikyadhara, water droplets appear like sparkling pearls. Most pilgrims visiting Bababudangiri shrines ensure they also visit Manikyadhara Falls and consider the water holy. It is another popular attraction not to miss in a Chikmagalur tour package.

Belavadi is just 29 km from Chikmagalur. Belavadi is famous for Sri Veera Narayana Temple built in Hoysala architectural style. The place is described as Ekachakranagara of Mahabharata and is said to be the place where Pandava prince Bheema killed the demon Bakasura and protected the village and its people.

It is situated 31km away from Chikmagalur. Inam Dattatreya Peeta is also popularly known as Inam Dattapeeta, Inam Dattatreya Peeta is a holy place for both Muslims and Hindus. The three-day annual celebrations known as Urs is celebrated here in the third month of the Islamic calendar. Hindu devotees visit during the Kartik Poornima celebrations.

Sri Sharadamba Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Saraswati in the holy town of Sringeri in Karnataka, India. The Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri is an 8th-century temple, founded by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

This isolated fort can only be reached by trekking through the hilly forest region. It is situated in Bettabalige that stands in the midst of Chikmagalur’s Kottegehara village and the Kalasa temple-town. It is one of the few forts that can be found in the Western Ghats. The Ballalarayana fort was built in the Karnata Dravida style of architecture.

Ghatikallu is a 600 feet 'one rock mountain' with the most stunning view of the valley below. The name ‘Ghatikallu’ refers to a peak that offers panoramic views of the valley. A two-hour drive from Chikmagalur takes one to Ghatikallu, a gem in the crown of the Western Ghats. Surrounded by lush green valleys and acres of coffee and areca nut plantations.