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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime
Entry feeFree
Best time to visitSeptember to March
From city centreAbout 28–30 km
LocationChikmagalur, Karnataka
Know before you go
About Baba Budangiri
The Baba Budangiri hills, named after the saint Baba Budan who is said to have first brought coffee seeds to India, are a range of peaks near Chikmagalur holding a revered shrine sacred to both Hindus and Muslims. Rolling grassland, caves and viewpoints make it a scenic and historically significant destination.
Getting there
How to Reach Baba Budangiri
Roughly 30 km from Chikmagalur by road; taxis available.
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Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit
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The highest peak in Karnataka, a popular high-altitude trek.
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Hirekolale Lake
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Kemmanagundi (KR Hills)
Hill retreat with horticultural gardens, waterfalls and the Z Point viewpoint.
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Coffee Estates & Coffee Museum
Rolling coffee plantations with estate stays and the story of Indian coffee.
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≈ 14 km
Hebbe Falls
Two-tiered waterfall reached by a jeep ride through coffee estates.
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≈ Straight-line distance from Baba Budangiri. The road route is usually longer.
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