Chikballapur Tourism

Chikballapur Tourism Chikballapura town is located in the Chikballapura district, about 57km from Bangalore, Karnataka. It is an important port link in North Bangalore area and an educational hub. Nandi Hills, Bhoga Nandeehwara, Vivekananda Waterfalls and Yoga Nandesshwara temples are some of the famous places here providing opportunities of sight-seeing, rock climbing and exploring natural as well as man-made attractions. It is an important port link in NorthBangalorearea and an educational hub. The National Highway 7 passes through this district and also serves as it's main road. This town is famous for its gold and silver trade and for its incense industry. Download Chikballapur PDF Guide > What's Great? You can enjoy trekking and paragliding in Chikkaballapur and also reconnect with our golden past. A unique destination with a stark contrast between the old world charm and the global village. What's not so Great? It is not a fully developed tourist destination. There are no proper hotels and hence you will have to pack food along with you. Drinking water can also cause an issue. Only drink bottled water. For Whom It is a perfect place for people who like activities like trekking and paragliding. It is an ideal place to relax and to escape you monotonous lives. It is a perfect place for history lovers and nature enthusiasts, and also for families who want to spend some quality time together. It is a perfect weekend getaway with your colleagues and friends.

For the adventure lover Chikkaballapur gives you a lot of opportunities to satisfy your hunger for adventure. Nandi Hills has several trekking trails leading to the fort situated on the hillock. The view of the surrounding from the top is splendid. Jaramadagu Falls is a seasonal waterfall situated in the midst of greenery. The route to the waterfall can be approached in vehicle till one point after which you have to cover the remaining part by foot. There are two different routes leading to the waterfall, one is the difficult 1.5km trek and the other an easier 3km trek. Though the treks can be a little tiring, the sight of the beautiful waterfall will refresh you instantly. Kaurava and Kunda are two twin hills that are ideal for trekking and camping. The climb to the top is fun and there is a temple dedicated to lord Shiva at the top. Another thing that you can do in Nandi Hills is paragliding, which is being brought back to the region due to a huge surge in the number of adventure sports enthusiasts.

One Day Itinerary You can start your day by visiting the Nandi hills which is located just 10km from Chikkaballapur. From here you can visit the Jaramadagu falls. You can have your lunch here. It is wise to carry food and water along with you while visiting the waterfall. All the other spots are located near the falls. Following the falls you can visit the Gudibande fort and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple. You can either explore Chikkaballpur in one day or in two days. You can spend one entire day at Nandi hills, exploring the area. You can trek and try paragliding in the area. The next day you can go to Jaramadagu falls and explore the areas around the falls like the fort, Vidurashwatha village, Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, Tipu drop and Kalyani pond. You can hire a taxi or use public transport to reach your destinations. 

Restaurants and Local Food in Chikballapur The local cuisine here is dominated by south Indian delicacies which mainly include coconut or rice. Foods like idli, vada, dosa, sambhar are a specialty and even in the most modest hotels you'll find some really good tasting food.Filter coffee is also famous here.Also, if you have a knack of picking out well, there are fresh fruits available that can be quite refreshing.One can also have tender coconut which is available in plenty

Throughout the yearis the best time to visit Chikballapur The temperature is comfortable throughout the year and is ideal for nature lovers and to indulge in mesmerizing sightseeing opportunities. Period from June to February is the best time to visit Chikkaballapur because the Jaramadagu Falls will have water during this period and has a spectacular view.  Weather in Chikballapur Loading... Chikballapur in Summer (March - June) The summers in Chikkaballapur are hot and humid. The temperature during the daytime is about 40 degrees Celsius while at night the temperature falls down to 22 degrees Celsius. Evenings are good for sightseeing and shopping if you plan to visit Chikballapur during summers. However, it is not an ideal season as the Jaramadagu falls are seasonal and mostly dried up during this season, and also you won't be able to enjoy much due to the heat. Chikballapur in Monsoon (July - August) Chikkabalapur receives moderate rainfall and it is the best time to visit the place. Jaramadagu Falls cascading down the rocks makes a deafening roar during the monsoon season. The temperatures are ideal for trekking and exploring the city. Don't forget to carry your rain gear during this period. It is an ideal duration for nature enthusiasts to visit this region. Chikballapur in Winter (September - February) The weather is very pleasant during this period. The temperature ranges from 19 degrees celsius to 32 degrees Celsius. It is the most preferred season among the tourists. The falls also have water during this period and is a spectacular site to watch. Also, the temperature is good for trekking and exploring. Monthly Weather in Chikballapur Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 15 28 February 14 31 March 20 33 April 22 36 May 22 34 June 22 30 July 21 28 August 21 29 September 20 28 October 18 30 November 16 30 December 15 27