Chilkmaglur is considered to be the place of origin and early reign of the Hosysalas, who played a decisive role in the history of South India.

It was at Sosevur, identified with Angadi in Mudigere Taluk that Sala, the founder of the Hoysala crest.

The district takes its name from the town 'Chikmagalur' which literally means youngest daughter's town.

South India Tamples Tour Chikamangalur Karnataka - The place was given as dowry to the youngest daughter of Rukmangada, the chief of Sakrepatna.

Another part of the town bestowed on the elder daughter is known as Hiremagalur.

But some old inscriptions reveal that these two places were known Kiriya-muguli and Piriyamuguli.

Historical Travel Guide Chikamangalur Karnataka - Situated in a fertile valley, south of the Baba Buban range is the headquarter town of the district.

Historical Travel Guide Chikamangalur Karnataka - This charming little town enjoys a salubrious climate and has venerated monuments of many religious - Kodandrama Temple-a synthesis of Hoysala and Dravindian style of architecture, the Jamia Mosque, New St. Josph's Cathedral- with unique shell shaped portico.

Tourist Attractions Chikamangalur Karnataka, Hiremagalur which is now a part of Chikmagalur town has an Ishwara temple with a 4ft. high rotund figure of Jademuni.

The temple also has a Yoopastambha installed by King Janamejaya during his serpent sacrifice.

Parashurama Temple and the Kali shrine are others places of worship.

There is also the everchanging face of Tourist Attractions Chikamangalur Karnataka - a centre of education, trade and commerce.

The white blossoms fill the air with fragrance and spot the hills with a series of lovely flowers.

Tourist Attractions Chikamangalur Karnataka - Coffee has added to the economic prosperity of the region. Baba Buban's seven seeds of coffee was planted around his shrine in 1670 AD.

In time it spread to other religion of Karnataka and became a kitchen crop.

During the reign of Tippu Sultan, it was sold at the local weekend fairs.

In the 18th Century after the fall of Tippu Sultan, Mysore fell in to the hands of the English and they were impressed with the variety of coffee of the region.

Under the British, large forest areas were turned into coffee plantations. To this day the sylvan slopes are studded with coffee plantations.


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