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Chikmagalur with Sahana Kulur
Chikmagalur with Sahana Kulur
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57 minutes
Released:
Jun 13, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Sahana Kulur from https://vacaywork.com/
Today's destination: Chikmagalur, Karnataka!!
Nearest Airport: Mangalore airport (IXE)
Nearest Railway Station: Kadur railway station (DRU)
Requirements: n/a
Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters can be cool and monsoon
Time of the year: October to February
Length of the itinerary: 5 days
Itinerary Highlights:
Sahana begins the conversation with the meaning of the town of Chikmagalur or “younger daughter’s town”, named after one of the paleygara or town cheif.
The points of interest include
Adventure activities including trekking to Mullayangiri peak, Baba Budangiri, Gaali kere, Kudremukha, Balladarayana durga, Ettinabhuja trek, Narsimha parvata
Another option is to cut off from the busy town life and opt for a cosy homestay and some self care.
Estate visits to plantations like coffee, tea, spices, arecanut, betel nut. Visiting in Jan-March will enhance the sensory elements.
Wildlife tours is another option like Bhadra wildlife sanctuary as well as the kudremukh reserve.
Temples such as Belur and Halebidu in the nearby Hassan district, lesser known ones in Javagal, Chikmagalur.
We also talk about the delicious cuisine of this region including fruits like jackfruit, vegetarian food like akki rotti, roast, steamed food,chutneys and non-vegetarian food !
Other places of interest/things to buy include Panchami kallu, Sringeri, river rafting in river Bhadra, Kyatanamakki hills, banana chips, coffee powder, spices, herbs and oils, haale toppi, or areca caps.
Links:
Link to Sahana’’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sahana.kulur
Link to blog post:
https://vacaywork.com/chikmagalur-travel-guide/
Link to website:
https://vacaywork.com/
Link to the Bijapur episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SHkw6h3NVYWcqoEA07bMv?si=oBL-7i0FRhKeg94MgkG5Ow
Link to the Madurai episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sfbo4CGkeJJImd1Acx5K1?si=8lb2biYOTcuyd5yIqCJ2Zw
Photo by Sachin S Nair on Unsplash
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Today's destination: Chikmagalur, Karnataka!!
Nearest Airport: Mangalore airport (IXE)
Nearest Railway Station: Kadur railway station (DRU)
Requirements: n/a
Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters can be cool and monsoon
Time of the year: October to February
Length of the itinerary: 5 days
Itinerary Highlights:
Sahana begins the conversation with the meaning of the town of Chikmagalur or “younger daughter’s town”, named after one of the paleygara or town cheif.
The points of interest include
Adventure activities including trekking to Mullayangiri peak, Baba Budangiri, Gaali kere, Kudremukha, Balladarayana durga, Ettinabhuja trek, Narsimha parvata
Another option is to cut off from the busy town life and opt for a cosy homestay and some self care.
Estate visits to plantations like coffee, tea, spices, arecanut, betel nut. Visiting in Jan-March will enhance the sensory elements.
Wildlife tours is another option like Bhadra wildlife sanctuary as well as the kudremukh reserve.
Temples such as Belur and Halebidu in the nearby Hassan district, lesser known ones in Javagal, Chikmagalur.
We also talk about the delicious cuisine of this region including fruits like jackfruit, vegetarian food like akki rotti, roast, steamed food,chutneys and non-vegetarian food !
Other places of interest/things to buy include Panchami kallu, Sringeri, river rafting in river Bhadra, Kyatanamakki hills, banana chips, coffee powder, spices, herbs and oils, haale toppi, or areca caps.
Links:
Link to Sahana’’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sahana.kulur
Link to blog post:
https://vacaywork.com/chikmagalur-travel-guide/
Link to website:
https://vacaywork.com/
Link to the Bijapur episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SHkw6h3NVYWcqoEA07bMv?si=oBL-7i0FRhKeg94MgkG5Ow
Link to the Madurai episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sfbo4CGkeJJImd1Acx5K1?si=8lb2biYOTcuyd5yIqCJ2Zw
Photo by Sachin S Nair on Unsplash
Follow the Musafir stories on:
Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en
website: www.themusafirstories.com
email: themusafirstories@gmail.com
Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.
We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.
Follow the show across platforms:
Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music
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Released:
Jun 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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