Baba Budan Giri | Manikyadhara Falls | Hirekolale Lake | Dattatreya Peetha | Chickmagalur

At a distance of 29 km from Kemmanagundi & 36 km from Chikmagalur, Baba Budangiri is a mountain in the Baba Budan range of Chikmagalur. Baba Budangiri is the second-highest peak in Karnataka, and among the must-include places in your Chikmagalur Tour Packages
The mountain is named after the Muslim saint, Baba Budan who is worshiped by both Hindus and Muslims. Baba Budan was a 17th-century Sufi saint who came to India from Saudi to spread the message of Islam and peace. According to legend, he introduced coffee to India by bringing beans from the port of Mocha, Yemen in 1670 AD. This place is also important for Hindus as Dattatreya Peetha. A cave here is believed to have been the residence of Sri Dattatreya Swamy. An annual Jatra or Urs, which is held for three days after the Holi Festival according to the Hindu calendar, is attended by both Hindus and Muslims.
The best time for the trek is anytime between September to March as the weather remains mostly pleasant during the day. If you want to see the Western Ghats come alive, go during the monsoon which is from June to September. However, the thick sheets of rain received here might hinder your trek. Better to avoid visiting Mullayangiri in summer as it is exasperating.
Baba Budangiri Timings : 8 AM - 5 PM
Entry : Free

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