The Botanical Gardens are home to a vast collection of flora and fauna from the region. The garden features a plethora of plants, trees, and flowers that are native species of Karnataka. The garden is sprawled across a vast landscape, covering around 240 acres. Visitors can spend hours here picnicking, walking, and following the jogging track. The famous Kemmanagundi Hill is located nearby.
The Mullayanagiri Mountain is the tallest peak in Karnataka, standing at an altitude of 2000 metres. Visitors can trek to the top of the peak, with the reward of panoramic scenes of the valley below! Hebbe Falls is created by waters that cascade down from the Chikmagalur hills. Visitors can take a dip in the waters and witness the magnificent waterfall.
Belavadi houses one of the significant Hoysala Empire temples. The Chennakesava Temple in Belavadi is a masterpiece of the Hoysala architecture, with intricate carvings that mimic to the Belur Temple. The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, 38km away is home to tigers, elephants, and a variety of birds, and reptiles. Visitors can opt for wildlife safaris that last for about three hours or spend a day experiencing a jungle camping experience.
For travellers with only two days to spare, skip the Belavadi temple visit and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, and instead add a visit to the Kudremukh National Park, which houses some of the rarest breeds of birds and mammals. For foodies, the traditional Malnad food at the nature resorts is a must-have experience!