A Trip To Chikmagalur

sushrutha · 4th February 2011, 11:11

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Originally Posted by libranof1987

Beautiful set of pictures!

I am considering taking a trip there 1st week of march. I know it is not really the appropriate time but would it be worth it?

Definetely go ahead. Though it will be summer season, but you'll always have cool breeze in this region.
The only thing you'll miss is the GREENERY. The sight is entirely different just after the rainy season :-)

rajesh1868 · 17th February 2011, 14:49

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Originally Posted by libranof1987

Beautiful set of pictures!

I am considering taking a trip there 1st week of march. I know it is not really the appropriate time but would it be worth it?

Thanks!
I think you can consider. As Sushrutha said, weather should still be cool and will be a good getaway

Continuing the log after a small break..

A Siva temple on the way

We could hear sound of water fall.Couldnt locate initially Used the full zoom of camera to spot it

Dont remember the place name . We took a left from Baba Budhan shrine. The road was narrow but a good drive

Then the road began to get increasingly bad. We stopped and decided to take a walk

This is how the road looked after we reached the top. Saw some bikers up here

addyhemmige · 17th February 2011, 16:16

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Originally Posted by rajesh1868

Dont remember the place name . We took a left from Baba Budhan shrine. The road was narrow but a good drive

Then the road began to get increasingly bad. We stopped and decided to take a walk

This is how the road looked after we reached the top. Saw some bikers up here

This is the road to 'Galikere' which means 'Windy lake' in Kannada. If you had gone further, you would have found a lake. It is literally very windy at this place and from here there is a trail to Kemmangundi.

rajesh1868 · 17th February 2011, 19:09

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Originally Posted by addyhemmige

This is the road to 'Galikere' which means 'Windy lake' in Kannada. If you had gone further, you would have found a lake. It is literally very windy at this place and from here there is a trail to Kemmangundi.

oops! missed it

ampere · 17th February 2011, 20:57

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Originally Posted by addyhemmige

This is the road to 'Galikere' which means 'Windy lake' in Kannada. If you had gone further, you would have found a lake. It is literally very windy at this place and from here there is a trail to Kemmangundi.

Addy,

Do you have any snaps of the lake ? The location must be ethereal!

addyhemmige · 18th February 2011, 10:07

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Originally Posted by ampere

Addy,

Do you have any snaps of the lake ? The location must be ethereal!

Actually, I have posted them on a travelogue of mine (check link). But, that was in monsoon and the pics are very foggy.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ml#post2135763

ampere · 18th February 2011, 14:18

That was Kudramukha right? I thought you said about a lake beyond Baba Budan. (Some where in CKM).

Correct me if I am wrong.

MohsinRoadster · 18th February 2011, 15:36

Nice to the see the next set of pics. If the falls has to look this beautiful from a distance itself. Imagine from a closer distance. This place is just amazing.

sushrutha · 21st February 2011, 11:00

Fantastic pics Rajesh

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Originally Posted by ampere

That was Kudramukha right? I thought you said about a lake beyond Baba Budan. (Some where in CKM).

Correct me if I am wrong.

Please check his post about Gaalikere here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ml#post2135763

Also
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ml#post1762719

ampere · 21st February 2011, 11:20

Thanks! But as the post said: where is the lake! All covered in mist.
Must be one amazing place, in sunlight!

addyhemmige · 21st February 2011, 12:16

It is a great place. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and open on the 4th side. The winds hit you like anything. Even I have not seen it in sunlight though.

rajesh1868 · 26th February 2011, 16:32

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Originally Posted by MohsinRoadster

Nice to the see the next set of pics. If the falls has to look this beautiful from a distance itself. Imagine from a closer distance. This place is just amazing.

Yeah. couldnt figure out a way to the falls. It would have been beautiful

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Originally Posted by sushrutha

Fantastic pics Rajesh

Please check his post about Gaalikere here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ml#post2135763

Also
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ml#post1762719

Thanks. I certainly missed this river thinking that there is nothing special to see in that area. Also wanted to get back fearing thick fog. We had couple of close calls while driving

rajesh1868 · 26th February 2011, 16:40

Sorry for the break. Continuing with some snaps of the home stay

Main building , from a side

Our cottage

This is the kitchen

Front view of the main building

sushrutha · 28th February 2011, 12:58

Beautiful pics of the homestay Rajesh.
One of the best homestays around.
Though they charge you a bomb if you take the Main building for stay, but it's defintely worth staying there.
By the way which camera do you possess, the pics have come very crisp n clear

Edit - I saw your 1st post about the camera (Panasonic Lumix)

lloydofcochin · 28th February 2011, 13:23

Beautiful snaps of the Home stay Rajesh.

It surely looks inviting

@ Sushrutha - Rajesh is using a Panasonic Lumix FZ35.

18th February 2011, 14:18	#22
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,946 Thanked: 12,932 Times View My Garage	Re: A Trip To Chikmagalur That was Kudramukha right? I thought you said about a lake beyond Baba Budan. (Some where in CKM). Correct me if I am wrong.
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18th February 2011, 15:36	#23
MohsinRoadster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 301 Thanked: 31 Times	Re: A Trip To Chikmagalur Nice to the see the next set of pics. If the falls has to look this beautiful from a distance itself. Imagine from a closer distance. This place is just amazing.
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21st February 2011, 11:20	#25
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,946 Thanked: 12,932 Times View My Garage	Re: A Trip To Chikmagalur Thanks! But as the post said: where is the lake! All covered in mist. Must be one amazing place, in sunlight!
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21st February 2011, 12:16	#26
addyhemmige Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore/Hassan Posts: 1,527 Thanked: 487 Times View My Garage	Re: A Trip To Chikmagalur It is a great place. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and open on the 4th side. The winds hit you like anything. Even I have not seen it in sunlight though.
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26th February 2011, 16:40	#28
rajesh1868 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 515134 Posts: 321 Thanked: 335 Times	Re: A Trip To Chikmagalur Sorry for the break. Continuing with some snaps of the home stay Main building , from a side Our cottage This is the kitchen Front view of the main building
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28th February 2011, 12:58	#29
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Re: A Trip To Chikmagalur Beautiful pics of the homestay Rajesh. One of the best homestays around. Though they charge you a bomb if you take the Main building for stay, but it's defintely worth staying there. By the way which camera do you possess, the pics have come very crisp n clear Edit - I saw your 1st post about the camera (Panasonic Lumix) Last edited by sushrutha : 28th February 2011 at 13:19.
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28th February 2011, 13:23	#30
lloydofcochin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 437 Thanked: 183 Times	Re: A Trip To Chikmagalur Beautiful snaps of the Home stay Rajesh. It surely looks inviting @ Sushrutha - Rajesh is using a Panasonic Lumix FZ35.
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