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.
How to reach Baba Budangiri
Roughly 30 km from Chikmagalur by road; taxis available.