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B.
R. Hills
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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.
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Kemmanagundi
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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.
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Kudremukh
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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.
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Madikeri
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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.
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Nandi
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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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