Exploring unexplored - Chikkamagaluru 4 day trip
"All we expect is some kindness and a smile on the face" A parting statement told by our homestay owner in Chikkamagaluru struck my heart so deeply that I kept pondering all the way driving to Bengaluru. A relaxed unplanned trip was sought to commemorate our 9th marriage anniversary, so all we did was book a homestay as suggested by one of our friends and drive there without planning for the nearby attractions. As we covered quite a few scenic well-known and less-known places, created a list for the benefit of all if anyone plans for a trip. Wish you a happy vacation. Day 1: Drive from Bangalore to Chikkamagaluru. Took 1.5 hrs to cross city limits, so better to start before 8 to escape the traffic. Visited Belur Chenna Keshava Temple Water sports in Yagachi dam (5 km from the temple) and had a pleasant time in Yagachi Park too. Reached Smarika Farms Homestay amid Coffee and Pepper plantations. Day 2: Baba Budhangiri & Datta peeta temple in the same cave. A unique pl