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Ozone
Valley is a plantation stay located a few kilometers from
Kemmanagundi, a famous hill resort in Chikkamagalur district
of Karnataka
(India).
Ozone
Valley is nestled amidst coffee plantations in a pristine
setting where guests can smell the fragrance of
flowers, taste the coffee grown here, go for nature walks,
listen to the songs of birds & the roar of waterfalls,
breathe fresh air or simply sit and enjoy the peace and
tranquility.
Meals
are served on fixed meal basis. Guides escort guests for
trekking, nature walks and estate visits. Vehicles are
available for local trips. Visitors can also spend time
playing Games like Badminton, carom, chess, etc.
Sightseeing
-
Kemmanagundi
- Situated a few kilometers from Ozone Valley &
situated at a height of 4,732 ft. above sea level
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Kalhatti
Falls - Two kilometers from Ozone Valley is the famous
Kalhatti falls where the water falls from a height of 403
ft. Annual fair (Jatra) held every year during
February/March, which attracts thousands of devotees.
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Hebbe
Falls - Eight kilometers from Kemmanagundi is Hebbe
falls where the water gushes from a height of 554 ft.
Though the road to Hebbe falls is bad, the journey is
memorable.
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Muthodi
- Thirty two kilometers from Chikkamagalur town is Muthodi,
known for its wildlife sanctuary and the backwaters of
Bhadra reservoir. While driving through this sanctuary,
you can feast your eyes on a variety of wild animals like
Bisons, Panthers, Wild boars, Sambars, etc.
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Baba
Budan Giri - Twenty eight kilometers from
Chikkamagalur is the Baba Budan range, named after the
Muslim saint who legend says brought seven seeds of coffee
from Yemen in the 17th century and the cultivation of
which spread to other regions.
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Mullayana
Giri situated at a height of 6355 ft. above sea level
is one of the highest mountain peaks between the Himalayas
and Nilgiris. Dattatreya Peetha situated here is venerated
both by Hindus and Muslims.
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Belur
and Halebid - Forty kilometers from Chikkamagalur, are
the world famous temples of Belur and Halebid, built
during Hoysala dynasty nearly 800 years ago and known for
the intricate carvings and pillars.
Access
: Ozone Valley is just 235 kilometers from the 'Garden City' -
Bangalore. You can take either a bus or a train and get down
at Birur. Local private buses ply fro from Birur to
Kemmanagundi. If you are taking your own vehicle, drive up to
Birur on the state highway (Bangalore-Tumkur-Tiptur-Arsikere-Kadur-Birur)
and take a deviation to the left near the circle and drive for
another 25 kilometers to Kemmanagundi (Lingadahalli -
Ballavara) and turn left after passing Kalhatti falls near the
road which goes to Kalhatti estate.
Chikmagalur
is a
Weekend Getaway Ex-Bangalore
or visited
as a part of
a Karnataka
Itinerary
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