7 Best Hill Stations near Hubli

Chikmagalur, also known as Chikkamagaluru is a scenic hill town situated at the foothills of Mulliyangiri range in western ghats. It is one of the best hill stations in Karnataka and among the most famous tourist places near Bangalore.

Chikmagalur is famous for its serene environment, lush green forests and tall mountains. Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri, Hirekolale Lake, Ayyanakere Lake, Manikyadhara Falls, Jhari Falls, Horanadu and Kemmanagundi are among the must include places in Chikmagalur Packages.

Chikkamagaluru is also famous for coffee estates and is known as the Coffee Land of Karnataka. Chikmagalur is the place where coffee was cultivated for the first time in India. The climate of Chikmagalur is pleasant all year round but the best time to visit is from between September & March. Chikmagalur can also be visited along with Coorg packages for a duration of 4-5 days. At least 2-3 full days is needed to visit main attractions in Chikmagalur. Belur & Halebidu are close to Chikmagalur and are usually visited together.

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Kemmanagundi is one of the popular hill stations in Karnataka. At a distance of 62 km from Chikmagalur, and 246 km from Bangalore, Kemmanagundi is among the best places to visit near Bangalore.

Breathtaking views of the valleys amidst mountain streams and lush vegetation are the main attractions of Kemmanagundi hill station. Situated at an altitude of 1434 m on the Baba Budan range, the region is covered with plantations of coffee and tea along with thick bamboo groves. Raj Bhavan, Hebbe Falls, Kalhattagiri Falls, Z point, Rock garden, Baba Budan Hill, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Shanti Falls, and Hebbe Falls are among the poular place to visit in Kemmanagundi.

Kemmanagundi is also known as KR Hills, named after the Mysore King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Kemmanagundi is one of the top attractions you must include in Chikmagalur packages.

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Situated on the banks of the River Kali, the beautiful town of Dandeli is one of the top tourist places in Karnataka. Situated at 70 km from Hubli, 130 km from Goa, and 462 km from Bangalore, Dandeli is popular for its gorgeous natural backdrop, wildlife, and adventure activities.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka. Dandeli is also one of the top white Water Rafting destinations in India. Kayaking, water rafting, and canoeing trips on the Kali River are some of the things one can indulge in Dandeli. Sathodi Falls, Syntheri Rocks, and Kavala Caves are the other important places to visit in Dandeli.

Jeep safari in Kali Sanctuary at Kulgi is quite a popular activities in summer season. Explore our Dandeli Travel Guide for complete details on the stunning scenic place. Dandeli can also be visited along with Goa tour packages and Gokarna Packages. It usually takes at least 2 full days to visit important attractions & activities in Dandeli. With an additional 2 days, tourists can also visit Goa or Gokarna.

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Sirsi is a small hill terrain located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. About 99 km from Shimoga, 100 km from Hubli, 395 km from Bangalore, it is the main commercial center and a business hub in the Malnadu region.

Situated at an altitude of 2000 feet, Sirsi is surrounded by thick forests and towering hills. This pristine hill station is also known as 'Gateway of Malenadu' or 'Gateway of Western Ghats'. Unchalli Falls, Vibhuthi Falls, Marikamba Temple, Magod Falls, Benne Hole Falls, Shivaganga Falls, Muregar Falls, Burude Falls, Mattighatta Falls, Manjuguni, Sahashralinga, Sodhe / Sonda, Devimane Ghat, Banavasi, and Gudavi Bird Sanctuary are some of the top place to visit in Sirsi.

Sri Marikamba Jatra is the main festival held every alternate year in March at Sirsi. The fair attracts nearly 5 lakh devotees, tourists, and pilgrims from throughout Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Maharashtra. It is said to be the most famous and biggest fair in the state of Karnataka.

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Nestled in the thickly forested Malnadu region of the Western Ghats, Agumbe is one of the most mesmerizing offbeat tourist places in Karnataka. It is located about 112 km from Mangalore and 342 km from Bangalore.

Situated at an altitude of over 2100 feet, the scenic village of Agumbe lies in the Western Ghats with some of the last remaining lowland rainforests. The place is nicknamed The Cherrapunji of the South as it receives the heaviest rainfall in the southern India which makes it a perfect home to some of the scenic waterfalls, dense forests, and rivers. Prominent Agumbe tourist places are Sri Gopala Krishna temple, Kunchikal Falls, Barkana Falls, Onake Abbi Falls, Jogi Gundi Falls, Koodlu Theertha Falls, Agumbe Rainforest Research Station, Narsimha Parvatha trek, Kudremukh National Park, Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. It can be visited as part of Udupi holiday packages.

Agumbe is home to the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station, the only rainforest research station in India, and was established as a sanctuary for the King Cobra. It is also the place where RK Narayan has filmed his novel Malgudi Days.

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At a distance of 20 Km from Kollur, 75 Km from Murudeshwar, 90 Km from Udupi, and 110 Km from Shimoga, Kodachadri is a mountain peak located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is one of the most spoken-about trails for trekking in Karnataka.

Located at an elevation of 1343 meters in the Western Ghats, Kodachadri Peak is found in the center of the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary. It stands as the tallest peak in the Shivamogga district and ranks as the 13th highest peak in Karnataka. The Karnataka Government has designated it as a natural heritage site. This location is an excellent destination for trekking enthusiasts, particularly as part of Murudeshwar tour packages.

Kodachadri is a segment of the Western Ghats that provides a stunning backdrop to the renowned Kollur Mookambika Temple. The name Kodachadri is derived from the local terms "Kodacha" or "Kodashi," which refer to the Kutaja flowers (the hill's Jasmine), while "Adri" translates to mountain. The hilly area abundant with these "Jasmine of the hills" plants is known as "Kutajagiri." It is also referred to as "Kutachadri" and "Kodashi Parvatha." It is believed that Sage Adi Shankara visited this site and meditated here. At the summit of Kodachadri, there is a small stone temple named Sarvajnapeetha, which is dedicated to Adi Shankara.

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At a distance of 109 km from Kolhapur, 88 km from Panjim, 68 km from Belgaum, Amboli is a hill station in Maharashtra situated at an altitude of 690 m (2000 ft). It is the last hill station before the coastal highlands of Goa, and amog the top places to visit near Kolhapur.

This hill station forms the southern range of the Sahyadri Hills. The Konkan coast lies on one side of Amboli, whereas valleys are found on the other three sides. A British Colonel Westrop made a major contribution to the development of Amboli as a hill station.

Amboli is an idyllic hill station that comes alive in monsoon when the area is abounding with waterfalls and mist. Amboli is receiving an annual rainfall of about 750 cm, the wettest region in Maharashtra.

The best time to visit Amboli is between October and February when the waterfalls can be seen gushing down from the hills. The sunset point, Amboli Waterfall, the origin of Hiranyakeshi River, Shirgaonkar Falls, Nagatta falls are worth visiting. The Hiranyakeshi River originates from a cave adjacent to the Hiranyakeshi temple and flows out from the 'Kund'. The Mahadevgad Fort is about 3 km from Amboli. The Nagatta Falls is an excellent location for picnics and relaxing. Amboli has many viewpoints, like the Sea View Point, the Kavelsad Point, the Parikshit Point, and the Mahadevgad Point. Located 10 km from Amboli, the Bauxite Mines are another attraction.

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