Back in Time, Part 2: Classic Chikmagalur
“Nature and Coffee- one of the combinations, worth escaping the chaos of city life." What do you think!? Chikmagalur, the ‘Coffee Land of Karnataka’, is the place to have cultivated coffee first time in India. It is one of the most serene hill stations of Karnataka and certainly became our weekend getaway from Bangalore in June, 2019. Now, let's tour this place that is apparently well- known for its vast coffee plantations, lush green forests and the steep mountain ranges offering a sight of panoramic, natural beauty. Day 1 We boarded the express train in the wee hours of the day and it took us approximately 3 hours to travel from Bangalore to Kadur, a taluk in the Chikmagalur district and the nearest railway station to our destination. Express Train from Yesvantpur, Bangaore Meanwhile, we also got an opportunity to relish the authentic Kannada breakfast consisting ‘Thatte (means plate in Kannada) Idli’ served with coconut chutney. Thatte Idli Further, after some sight-s