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Karnataka
Hill Stations |
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| Karnataka
has many well known hill stations. Each one is famous
for its own unique charm, some for sandalwood forests,
some for coffee plantations and others for trekking
trails, waterfalls and wildlife. Located in the
Western Ghats, these hill stations present outstanding
views. Dense forests, deep valleys and magnificent
sunsets, you name it and you've got it. |
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Coorg |
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| Coorg is
located at an altitude of 1170 m above the sea level
and is at a distance of 100 km from Mysore. Coorg
is the birthplace of the River Cauvery, the most
famous river of Karnataka.Coorg has many tourist
places and attractions to offer to its visitors.
In the center of the town is the Madikeri Fort,
which was built in the 19th century and has a small
museum. Raja's Seat is the place where the erstwhile
kings of Kodagu spent their leisurely evenings.
One can easily view the greenery of the Western
Ghats from this place. |
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Nandi
Hills |
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Located
60 kms north of Bangalore is the summer resort
of Karnataka called Nandi Hills. It is also known
as Nandidurga, it was once one of the summer retreats
of Tipu Sultan. Nandi Hills was also a favorite
of British, who built bungalows and laid out gardens
here. Today, its a popular weekend destination
among Bangaloreans. The 1478-m high Nandi Hills
is the originating point of many rivers. |
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Biligiri
Hills |
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| Situated
120 kms from Mysore and 247 kms from Bangalore,
the Biligirirangana range of hills is beautifully
situated between the Cauvery and the Tungabhadra
rivers. At a height of 5,091 ft above sea level,
this hill station stretches from north to south
for about 16 kms. Bordered by deciduous trees, the
forests are swarming with wildlife. |
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Madikeri
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An enchanting
town situated at an elevation of over 5,000 ft (1,525
m) above sea level is Madikeri hill station. Breathtaking
views ignite your senses and cool wind blowing lets
you unwind yourself. Beautiful people smile at you
and the fragrance of coffee fills the atmosphere.
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Kermana
Gundi |
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| Located
in the Tarikere Taluk of Chikmaglur district is
a picture perfect hamlet - Kemmanugundi, also called
K.R.Hills named after the Wodeyar king Krishnaraja
Wodeyar IV, who made it his favourite summer destination.
Situated on the Baba- Budan range at a height of
1,434 m, Kemmanugundi is the perfect get away destination
from the hustle and bustle of the cities. |
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Kudremukh
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| The Horse-Face
Hill Station 95 kms south-west of Chikmaglur town
is the 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 valleys and
steep precipices. As yet 'undiscovered' by tourists,
Kudremukh is a secluded hill station, which retains
much of its pristine, natural beauty. |
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Chikmagalur
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| Chikmagalur
is situated in a lush valley south of the Babu-Budan
range. It derives its name from the headquarters
town of Chikmagalur which literally means younger
daughter's town. It is believed that it was given
as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada,
the legendary chief of Sakrepatna. Hiremagalur,
another part of the town, was given to the elder
daughter. Certain ancient inscriptions reveal
that these two places were originally known as
Kiriya-magalu and Piriya-magalu. |
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Gangamoola
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Located
in the Samse Taluk of Chikmagalur district, the
Gangamoola hill is surrounded by thick forests.
It is the origin of three mighty rivers, the Tunga,
Bhadra and Nethravathi. The highlights of the
region are a Goddess Bhagavathi shrine and a Varaha
image, 1.8 metres high, within a cave, which become
inaccessible during the monsoons. |
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