Bandipur - 217 Kms. from Bangalore on the way to Ooty touching Mysore. Bandipur Sanctuary was set up by the Mysore Maharajas in 1931, at the foot of Nilgiri Tigers at BandipurHills. Travel into the forest, on well laid roads, to see elephants, barking deer, quail, wild dogs, sambar, hornbill, giant squirrels. Endless variety of flora and fauna flourish here, rosewood, teak, bamboo and sandal. Bandipur is a center for Project Tiger.
Chickmagalur - 251 Kms. from Bangalore. A town resting in Baba Budan Mountains. The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kemmanagundi, Sringeri are a few tourist places near Chickmagalur.
Kemmanagundi - 380 Kms. from Bangalore. Kemmanagundi, a hamlet, lies in the Tarikere taluk of Chickmaglur district. Situated on the Baba-Budan range at a height of 1434 meters, its quite and peaceful, amidst forests.
Coorg - Cradled in the seductive charms of the Western Ghats, Coorg is one of the loveliest districts of Karnataka. It is a thick wooded region (altitude 823 - 2700 meters) with coffee plantations, orange groves and smiling rice fields
Madikeri - 252 Kms. from Bangalore is this hill station of Madikeri, which is 1525 Kms. above sea level. It is called the Scotland of India, for its breathtaking scenic beauty. The Fort, Om Kareshwara Temple, Raja's seat are a few spots in Madikeri that deserve a visit. The Abbey Falls, Bhagamandala and Talacauvery lie around Madikeri are worth visiting.
Gokarna - 60 Kms. from Karwar by road. Literally Kutle Beach at Gokarnameaning "Cow's Ear", this town is formed by the ear shaped confluence of two rivers. Gokarna is renowned for Atmalinga in an ancient temple which is also in the shape of a cow's ear. Legend has it that Ravana tried to pull it out after Lord Ganesh had permanently placed it there. He was sent there by his father Lord Shiva to prevent Ravana from taking it back to Lanka and enhancing his power. It is a Sanskrit learning center. Om beach, a paradise by the sea in the shape of an Om is also located here. Don't miss the sunsets here.
Nandi Hills - 60 Kms. via Devanahalli. A well-known summer Nandi Hillsresort. Tipu's Drop is an attraction here. Cottages are available here. Contact : Director of Horticulture, Lalbagh, Bangalore. Tel : 6672231. During season (July to February) contact the Special Officer, Horticulture. Nandi Hills. KSTDC's Hotel Mayura Pine Top has restaurant and accommodation facilities. Contact KSTDC (HO). Phone : 2212901 / 902 / 903.
Near Chikmagalore
Had some great biryani in Moghul Darbar(Try this place). They make Great Biryani. If you are in Chikmagalur, don't miss to eat their biryani.
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