{"id":2407,"date":"2018-06-22T07:21:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T07:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/?p=2407"},"modified":"2026-03-05T06:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T06:55:19","slug":"reasons-to-visit-chikmagalur-in-monsoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/reasons-to-visit-chikmagalur-in-monsoon","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to visit Chikmagalur in Monsoon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The long-awaited southwest monsoon has at last reached Karnataka, ushering in extensive rainfall across the coastal and southern areas. These monsoon rains create an enchanting ambiance characterized by vibrant greenery, floral carpets embellishing the hills, stunning waterfalls, and rivers that brim with water. Nestled within the verdant Western Ghats of Karnataka, Chikmagalur is a location that truly flourishes during the monsoon season, rendering it an essential inclusion in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/karnataka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karnataka tour packages<\/a>. The rains rejuvenate the scenery, transforming the hills, valleys, waterfalls, and coffee plantations into lush green paradises. Here are the reasons why organizing a visit to Chikmagalur during the rainy season is among the most prudent choices you will ever make.<\/p>\n<h2>Scenic Drive through Western Ghats<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Drive.jpg\" alt=\"Charmadi_Ghat\" width=\"896\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2925\/14788953951_bcc22cd8c5_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The rains in the Western Ghats create magic all around with green carpeted hills and beautiful cascades. Nothing can be more pleasurable than driving in monsoon in the Western Ghats region of Chikmagalur, among the most famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Bangalore<\/a>. The Charmadi Ghat near Chikmagalur is one of the beautiful monsoon scenic drives through Western Ghats as it is dotted with numerous waterfalls with few of them located right next to the highway. The real beauty of Charmadi Ghat lies in its countless spontaneous waterfalls cascading down the green hills in full flow during the rainy season. From the top of the Ghat, one can get some stunning views of green hills blanketed in thick covers of mist and fog that leave you spellbound for a few moments as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/chikmagalur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chikmagalur tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"0\"><strong>Book Here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/chikmagalur-honeymoon-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chikmagalur Honeymoon Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Gorgeous Waterfalls<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Hebbe_Falls.jpg\" alt=\"Hebbe_Falls\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/32\/14\/3b\/32143bf64ff46d94b4a8f9a81cec176f.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Positioned at the foothills of Mullayangiri range, Chikmagalur is an enchanting monsoon destination full of scenic surprises like misty hills, hidden valleys, meandering streams, and snow-white coffee blossoms. Besides, this pristine hill town is also known for its spectacular waterfalls that spring to life during the monsoon season. Manikyadhara Falls, Hebbe Falls, Jhari Falls, and Honnamana Falls are the popular waterfalls in Chikmagalur, among the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Bangalore<\/a>. The thunderous sound of the gush of the water amidst dense forests will certainly refresh the mind and body as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/chikmagalur-family-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chikmagalur Family packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"0\"><strong>Book Here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/chikmagalur-leisure-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chikmagalur Leisure Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 align=\"center\">Popular Chikmagalur Tours<\/h3>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/tour\/kablrig205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chikmagalur 2 Day trip<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/order\/tour\/kablrig205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Chikmagalur1_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 7650<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 6400<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour\/kablrig205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/itineraries\/bangalore\/offbeat\/kablrocrt1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chikmagalur Offbeat Tour<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/itineraries\/bangalore\/offbeat\/kablrocrt1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Chikmagalur1_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 11650<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 10250<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/itineraries\/bangalore\/offbeat\/kablrocrt1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"packageOverview mn add-margin\" style=\"display: inline-block;\">\n<div class=\"text-overlap-mn topText\" style=\"z-index: 999;\"><span class=\"tourTitle\"><a class=\"tourTarget\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"\/tour\/kablrig322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chikmagalur 3 Day trip<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tourTarget\" href=\"\/order\/tour\/kablrig322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive img-dest-popular\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"\/images\/itinerary\/sm\/Kemmangudi1_sm.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"packageOverview2\">\n<p class=\"tourBaseFare\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\"><span class=\"packageCostOrig\" style=\"text-decoration: line-through; color: #a0a0a0;\">\u20b9 10900<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"packageCost\">\u20b9 8900<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-sm lnkViewDetails tourTarget\" href=\"\/tour\/kablrig322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\" align=\"center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\"><a id=\"btnTourDetails_KABLR\" class=\"btn btn-md btn-primary btnTourDetails\" href=\"\/tour-packages\/chikmagalur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All Chikmagalur Tour Packages<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Mist Clad Peaks &amp; Valleys<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Mullayanagiri.jpg\" alt=\"Mullayanagiri_Peak\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcmtouring.com\/forums\/attachments\/100_3081-jpg.169452\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chikmagalur is famous for its tall mountains and green valleys. Baba Budangiri, Kudremukh, and Mullayangiri are well-known mountain peaks in the Western Ghat region of Karnataka. Standing at 6316 feet, Mullayangiri, Karnataka\u2019s highest peak, is located in Chikmagalur and is among the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/karnataka\/chikmagalur\/places-to-visit-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">places to visit in Chikmagalur<\/a>. During monsoon, these peaks are covered with mist and extremely green terrain around. It is an absolute delight for nature lovers as it has amazing trekking trails, among the best in the country. From the top, visitors are blessed with some astonishing views of nature in the form of hidden valleys, winding rivers, and green meadows of Chikmagalur, one of the must-visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-hill-stations-near-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hill stations near Bangalore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center;\" data-initialized=\"true\" data-gclp-id=\"1\"><strong>Book Here :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/chikmagalur-adventure-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chikmagalur Adventure Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Expansive Lakes &amp; Rivers<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Hirekolale.jpg\" alt=\"Hirekolale Lake\" width=\"904\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/planmitrip.in\/admin\/gallery\/hirel.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Image Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Besides its highest peaks, gushing waterfalls, and lush coffee plantations, Chikmagalur is also known for its numerous lakes and rivers. Ayyankere Lake, Hirekolale Lake, Yagachi River &amp; Dam, and Bhadra Reservoir are some popular water bodies in and around Chikmagalur which can be visited as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/chikmagalur-from-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chikmagalur Tour from Bangalore<\/a> during monsoon as they look fresh and rejuvenated. Surrounded by high mountains and thick coffee plantations, Hirekolale Lake is a beautiful manmade lake and is one of those places where you can park your car and enjoy nature. One can also spend some peaceful time at Ayyanakere Lake, the second largest lake in Karnataka, or try some water sports activities at Yagachi Dam, among the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/best-places-to-visit-near-mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to visit near Mysore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre><strong>                             Book Here<\/strong> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/tour-packages\/chikmagalur-luxury-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chikmagalur Luxury Packages<\/a><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<p>*<a href=\"http:\/\/peaklife.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Chikmagalur_main-picture.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Featured Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The long-awaited southwest monsoon has at last reached Karnataka, ushering in extensive rainfall across the coastal and southern areas. These monsoon rains create an enchanting ambiance characterized by vibrant greenery, floral carpets embellishing the hills, stunning waterfalls, and rivers that brim with water. Nestled within the verdant Western Ghats of Karnataka, Chikmagalur is a location [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2471,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[312],"class_list":["post-2407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","tag-chikmagalur-tourist-places"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2407"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2407"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15977,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2407\/revisions\/15977"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}