After reaching Chikmangalur, we started off to Mullayangiri, which happens to be the highest peak in the Karanataka region. The drive, mostly in the Ghat section, is little rough one, with many speed-brakers, pot-holes and ditches. Do not be surprised if you come across any cows, calfs etc onto the middle of the road!! So, check for them...
There is a police check-post on the way to the Mullayangiri (When the Ghat section is about to start), where they will check the complete vehicle including the luggage. So, visitors who are carrying ITEM bottles, make sure that they do not catch you!!!
The Ghat roads are too narrow at places, with no railings or barricades etc. on the edges of the roads. Since it is a two-way road, check for the vehicles coming in the opposite direction. After reacing the peak of Mullayangiri, there we found some steps to reach the top-most point of the Hill. There is a Hindu shrine on the peak, and the view from there is absolutely splendid. Clouds will be passing-by and surrounded by beautiful greenery, You will have an amazing experience there....Take care of the steps, sometimes you will find them slippery!!!
So, Back to Chikmangalur, we checked in a Hotel called "Vasanth Vihar" which is on the RG Road. The rates are reasonable and they charged Rs. 750/- for a 4-bedded room. (Note that the Hot water facility is available only betweeb 630 to 830 AM, so need to wake-up early!!).
Dec 8, 2010
Chikmangalur Trip - 4th & 5th Dec 2010
We decided on the headcount and finalized as 4 people which includes (Me, Dav, Srini(my collegue) and offcourse Krishna).
So all set for the much awaited Trip kick starts at 11:00pm on 3rd Dec 10.
Our Ride : Esteem Distance to be covered : 236kms
Route : Bangalore -> Tumkur -> Solur -> Anchepalya -> Kunigal -> Yadiyur -> Belur Cross -> Hirisave -> Channrayanapatna -> Hassan -> Final Destination : Chikmangalur
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