This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Sahana Kulur from https://vacaywork.com/

Today's destination: Chikmagalur, Karnataka!!

Nearest Airport: Mangalore airport (IXE)

Nearest Railway Station: Kadur railway station (DRU)

Requirements: n/a

Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters can be cool and monsoon

Time of the year: October to February

Length of the itinerary: 5 days

Itinerary Highlights:

Sahana begins the conversation with the meaning of the town of Chikmagalur or “younger daughter’s town”, named after one of the paleygara or town cheif.
The points of interest include

Adventure activities including trekking to Mullayangiri peak, Baba Budangiri, Gaali kere, Kudremukha, Balladarayana durga, Ettinabhuja trek, Narsimha parvata
Another option is to cut off from the busy town life and opt for a cosy homestay and some self care.
Estate visits to plantations like coffee, tea, spices, arecanut, betel nut. Visiting in Jan-March will enhance the sensory elements.
Wildlife tours is another option like Bhadra wildlife sanctuary as well as the kudremukh reserve.
Temples such as Belur and Halebidu in the nearby Hassan district, lesser known ones in Javagal, Chikmagalur.

We also talk about the delicious cuisine of this region including fruits like jackfruit, vegetarian food like akki rotti, roast, steamed food,chutneys and non-vegetarian food !
Other places of interest/things to buy include Panchami kallu, Sringeri, river rafting in river Bhadra, Kyatanamakki hills, banana chips, coffee powder, spices, herbs and oils, haale toppi, or areca caps.

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