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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
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Roughly 30 km from Chikmagalur by road; taxis available.
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