Mullayanagiri

                                                                                                                                               Mullayanagiri (also spelt as Mullayyanagiri or Mullayangiri) is the highest peak of Karnataka state located in Bababudangiri range of Chikmagalur.
Mullayanagiri is just 12 Km from Chikmagalaur. Mullayanagiri is part of the Baba Budan Giri Hill Ranges. The height of Mullayanagiri is 6330 ft (1,930 meters) and it is regarded as the highest peak between Himalayas and Nilgiris.

There is a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on top of the hill. The small hillock in the temple premises is the highest point in Karnataka.

Mullayanagiri is the trekker's paradise. Trekking at this place is a memorable experience. You can enjoy the speed of cold wind that is hitting you. It will be a good experience if you reach this place by 7 AM.

Temple[edit]

The peak gets its name from a small temple (gadduge/tomb) at the summit, which is dedicated to a Tapasvi "Mulappa swamy" who, is believed to have meditated at the caves only a couple of feet below the summit. The caves are accessible and not very deep, they have a direct entrance to the garbagudi of the temple, which is now blocked by the temple priests. Apart from multiple versions of folklore and strong Siddha culture around the belt, the origins or any information about the deity remains ambiguous.

Best time to visit Mullayanagiri: Early winter seasonNearby attractions:

Kemmangundi
Bababudangiri
Hebbe falls


How to get there:

Nearest Airport: Mangalore International Airport

Nearest Railway station:Chikmagalur town does not have a railway station. The nearest railheads are located at Birur, Kadur and Tarikere

Road: Chikmagalur is well connected by road network. This peak can be reached from Chikmagalur. A few buses going towards the Bababudangiri will take you to the foothill of the Mullayanagiri


How to reach Mullayanagiri from Bangalore?

Route 1 (via Hassan): Bangalore - Kunigal - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur - Mullayanagiri

Route 2 (via Tumkur): Bangalore - Tumkur - Arasikere - Kadur - Chikmagalur - Mullayanagiri


Reaching Mullayanagiri from Mysore:

Mysore - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur - Mullayanagiri

Kalhatti Falls

Kalhatti Falls (ಕನ್ನಡ : ಕಲ್ಹತ್ತಿ ಜಲಪಾತ) or Kalahasti Falls is located at Kallattipura (kallathigiri) in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka,India. The waterfall is 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) away from Kemmangundi hill station. It offers an excellent view of the cascading water from the Chandra Drona Hill from 122 meters (400 ft) above in front of the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva

Location

Kalhatti Falls is located one hour from Birur (Birur - Kadur Taluk in Chikmagalur District). Birur is near Kadur, between Arsikere inHassan Dist and Bhadravathi in Shimoga Dist. From Birur, Kalhatti is accessible through Lingadahalli.

Distances from Kalhatti Falls

1. Kemmangundi: 10 km (6.2 mi)
2. Bangalore: 245 km (152 mi)
3. Mangalore: 180 km (110 mi)

How to reach[edit]

• Nearest Railway Station: Birur
• Nearest Airport: Mangalore
• Nearest International airport: Mangalore

The route from Bangalore is through Tumkur - Tiptur - Arsikere - Kadur - Birur on NH206. The road from Birur to Lingadahalli is about 15 km from there, there is a fork whose left arm goes to Santaveri and continues towards Chikmagalur and the right arm goes towards Kalhatti falls and Kemmangundi.

How to get there: Birur is a junction well connected on the Bangalore-Shimoga, Bangalore-Kolhapur, Bangalore-Hubli or Yeshwantpur-Vasco routes. The Shimoga Express leaves Bangalore at 2310 and reaches Birur at an unearthly hour of 0315. Buses from Birur towards Lingadahalli are at 0545, 0630 and quite regularly after that. These buses take about 30 mins. You can hire private vehicles to take you till Kalhattigiri (another 30 min. ride on road)from where you can begin the trek.

Devaramane

Devaramane Trek brings you close to the nature and its an exhilarating experience. A trekker climbs the peaks, walks across the grasslands, crosses gurgling streams, and views magnificent waterfalls. The area is lush green even in summers.

Devaramane offers a number of variations that makes it an ideal Trekking spot for both beginners and hardcore trekkers. There are number of hillocks to climb, the Ettinabujha- Bulls Hump-back, also known as Shishila gudda, towers over the rest of the peaks in the area. From a height of 3000 ft, the roar of the river flowing beneath can be heard. The famous Kapila fishing camp is located nearly 15+ km from Devaramane.

How to Reach: Bangalore - Dharmasthala - Bandgal - Gutti village - Devaramane

Daily, buses ply between Bangalore andDharmasthala, board a bus and hit the national highway. There are local buses available for Gutti village from Dharmasthala.

Alternatively, one can board an overnight bus from Bangalore to Kottigehara. Reaching there, one can catch a local transport to reach Devaramane.

Exact Location: Western Ghats. Its located near Gutti Village in Karnataka.

District: Chikkamagaluru

Nearest Town: Kottigehara

Distance from Bangalore: 300+ km.

Trek Length: 24+ km.

Best Time to Visit: Early Winters.