Hill stations in Karnataka attract tourists from all over the world because they offer something or the other for people belonging to all age groups. Here is a brief overview of some of them.
Agumbe
Located in Shimoga district, on a plateau on top of Someshwara Ghat, Agumbe is surrounded by rich biodiversity. It is well-known for its serenity and scenic beauty. Hiking through the hills of Agumbe is an "out of this world" experience.
Agumbe Weather
Agumbe has the sobriquet "Cherrapunji of South India" because it receives 7,640 mm of mean annual rainfall, the second highest annual rainfall in India. Cherrapunji receives 11,777 mm.
Agumbe does not have varied temperature like the rest of the western ghat region since it is close to the coast.
It has a cool and pleasant climate for most parts of the year. The summer season, which lasts through March April and May, is quite dry and hot.
The temperature varies around the range of 30 to 35° Celsius and is not the most advisable time to visit the place for tourists who are from more temperate zones.
The winter season, which starts late December and lasts till February, is pleasant and mild. The temperature goes as low as 18° Celsius and the weather is pleasantly cold.
The monsoon season lasts from June to September and receives heavy rainfall. It is not a good time to visit Agumbe.
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Madikeri
Madikeri, the district headquarters of Kodagu district, is a beautiful hill station town. Kodagu district is known as the Scotland of India. Madikeri is nestled amid the emerald mountains of the Western Ghats.
Best Time to Visit Madikeri
Plan a trip to this hill station between November and March.
Madikeri Weather
Madikeri features a tropical highland climate. The mean daily minimum temperature is lowest in January at about 11 °C. Maximum temperature in summer is around 24 °C to 27 °C.
With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature decreases in June and the weather becomes chilly. The lowest temperature recorded is 4.5 °C.
Nandi Hills
This picturesque, serene and popular hill station is located in Chikkaballapur district. You will enjoy the misty mountains and the brilliant sunrise here.
Amruth Sarovar, Tippu's Summer Palace and Fort, Gavi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Horse Way, Palar River Origin, Brahmashrama, Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Tippu Drop, Arkavathi River Origin, Secret Passage, Children's play ground, Anjaneya temple, Nellikayi Basavanna, Antaragange, Baananthi Bande and Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple are some tourist attractions in Nandi Hills.
Nandi Hills Timings
6.00 am to 10.00 pm.
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Kemmannugundi
Located in Chikkamagaluru district, Kemmannugundi means a place with red soil. This scenic hill station is 1,434 meters above sea level. It attracts wild life enthusiasts and trekkers from all over the world.
Hebbe Falls, Z Point, Kalhatti Falls, Shiva Temple, Mullayanagiri, Rajendra Hill, Rock Garden and Shanti Falls are major tourist attractions in Kemmannugundi.
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Kemmangundi:
Kemmannugundi, Manchethevaru, Karnataka 577129, India
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Male Mahadeshwara Betta
Located in Chamarajanagara district, this hill station is also a pilgrim town; it is popularly known as MM Hills. The main temple in the town is dedicated to Shri Male Mahadeshwara Swamy.
Male Mahadeshwara Temple Photos
Biligirirangana Hills
Popularly known as BR Hills, this beautiful hill station is located in Southeast Karnataka. Covering an area of 540 square kilometres, this breathtaking tourist attraction houses different species of flora and fauna.
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BR Hills:
BR Hills Bus Stop, B R Hills, Karnataka 571117, India
Located in Chikkamagaluru district, this hill station is the birth place of River Tunga, River Bhadra and River Netravati. Temple of Goddess Bhagavathi and a 1.8 m Varaha image inside a cave are among the main tourist attractions of this place.
On an average Gangamoola records a rainfall of approximately 575 centimeters. Temperature ranges between 10°C and 35°C.
Gopalaswamy Hills
Located in Chamarajanagar district, this scenic hill station (1450m) is covered with mist for most part of the year. It is in Bandipur National Park. The hill station gets its name from the Gopalaswamy temple which is located here.
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Gopalaswamy Hills:
Chamarajanagar, Gopalswami Hills, Karnataka 571126, India
Yana is a small and quiet hill station located in Utttara Kannada district, in the Sahyadri mountain range of the Western Ghats. It is well-known for its two black crystalline limestone formations.
This mountain peak is located in Western Ghats, in the middle of the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary. It is the highest peak in Shimoga district. It has been marked as a natural heritage site by the Government of Karnataka.
Kodachadri Trek | Plan The Unplanned Walking through the trails within the Mookambika National Park, the Kodachadri Trek will tickle your senses and make you fall in love with nature in a way like never before. Fill your mind, body, and soul with the freshness that nature has to offer!
Kudremukh
Kudremukh literally means ‘horse’s face’. This place gets its name from one peak that resembles the face of a horse. Located in Chikkamagaluru district, this mountain range is a paradise for nature lovers, especially trekkers. It is at around 1894 meters above sea level. Its biodiversity attracts tourists from all parts of the world.
