01-02-2013, 02:58 PM
Development of Greenfield Airport at Chikmagalur Kushalnagar, Karnataka
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INTRODUCTION
Chikmagalur is situated in south western part of Karnataka State between 13°19′N 75°47′E13.32°N 75.78°E. Carved against a mountainous canvas this beautiful malnad district is full of surprises, lofty peaks, delightful dales, racing rivers, sparkling streams, captivating cascades and the bracing mountain air - a balm to the work-weary. Chikmagalur is one of the most visited cities in Karnataka.
Located in the foothills of Mullayanagiri range the town is known for its sprawling coffee and tea estates. It has an average elevation of 1037 metres (3402 ft).
Chikkamagaluru literally translates into "The town of the younger daughter" in the native Kannada language. The town is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the legendary chief of Sakrepatna and hence the name. . Chikmagalur district is divided into seven taluks namely Chikmagalur, Kadur, Tarikere, Mudigere, Koppa, N.R.Pura and Sringeri.
Geography & Temperature:
Nestled in the Baba Budan hills, Chikmagalur is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises .hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms.
Chikmangalore is the hill stations around Chikkamagaluru are famous summer retreats since they remain cool even during summers. The town enjoys a salubrious climate; the temperature of the city however varies from 11-20 °C during winter to 22-35 °C during summer.
Access
Chikmagalur is well connected by air, road and rail. Bangalore airport is situated 251 kms from Chikmagalur and Mangalore airport is around 170 kms. . It takes around 5 hrs to cover the distance by Road to Mangalore. Banghalore and Hubli are other two airports where one can get down for Chikmagalur.
Nearest railhead to Chikmagalur is at Kadur and it has connection to many important cities in India. From Bangalore, it takes nearly 3 hrs by an express train. There are trains that connect it to other parts of Karnataka as well.
Chikmagalur is well connected by NH 48 that connects it to all the major cities in Karnataka. One can approach Chikmagalur from Mysore as well which takes around 4 hrs 30 min. The route via Hassan is the fastest. Bangalore is at a distance of 240 Km.
Economy & Natural Resources:
Chikmagalur has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%;
In Chikmagalur district, the major commercial crop is coffee. Other commercial crops are Pepper, Cashew nuts etc. mullain giri, the highest peak in Karnataka (viz., 6,317 feet high from Sea Level) is 12 Kms away from Chikmagalur.
Number of rivers originates from the hills of Chikmagalur district and flow in all the seasons. Rivers such as, Bhadra, Tunga, Hemavathi, Netravathi & Vedavathi.
Several minerals are found in the district such as iron, magnetite, granite etc., major iron ore company in Asia is located at Kudremukha in Mudigere taluk of Chikmagalur district.
Places to visit
The town is very peaceful, filled with scenic surprises, hills, green valleys, sparkling streams and coffee blossoms. Chikmagalur is a trekker's delight, with its rugged mountaint Some interesting excursions include Sringeri, Hebbefalls, Marle, Kemma nnagundi, Bababudan range, Belavadi, Kalasa, Horanadu, Amrithapura, Bhadra wildlife sanctuary, Ayyanakere and Kudremukh.
To add adventure to enchantment this hilly district has some exciting trekking routes in the Western Ghats.rails. Chikmagalur is a trekker's delight, with its rugged mountain trails.
. The best time to visit the town is in the month of October till March. Although the climate is pleasant throughout the year, however, the beauty of the hill stations and the waterfalls is best enjoyed after monsoons.
Baba Budan Giri:
To the north of Chikmagalur town is the Baba Budan Range or Chandra Drona Parvatha as it was known in the ancient times, which has one of the highest mountain peaks between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. The peak takes its name from the Muslim saint, Baba Budan, who resided here more than 150 years ago and reared coffee from the seeds he had secured from Yemen. The Baba-Budan range has taken its name from the 1895 meters high Baba-Budan Giri, situated just 28 kms north of Chikmagalur town.
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (Muthodi)
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the major tourist attractions in Chikmagalur district. Situated around 275 km from Bangalore, it covers an area of around 492 sq. Km. The region earlier was called Jagara Game Reserve Sanctuary but it was renamed to Bhadra Wildlife sanctuary in 1974. In 1988, it became the 25th member of Project Tiger. The main fauna attractions of the park are tigers, leopard, sloth bear, giant squirrels, elephant and gaur. The park is a good place for bird watching as well. Black napped flycatcher, king vulture, great horned owl, and billed stork are few avian members that you will see in Bhadra Wildlife sanctuary. The unique aspect of the sanctuary is the huge variety of butterflies here. Inside the park, there is high peak as well named Kallahathigiri which is around 1875 meters tall. This gives a good option for indulging in trekking inside Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.