What is Baba Budan hills famous for?

Baba Budan Giri also known as Dattatray Peeta is a mountain in range of the Western Ghats of India. Located in the Chikmagaluru taluk, Chikmagaluru District of Karnataka, Dattatreya peeta is known for its shrine to a pilgrimage site for Hindus .

Who was Baba Budan hills?

Baba Budan was a 16th-century Sufi, revered by both Muslims and Hindus, whose shrine is at Baba Budangiri, Chikkamagalur, Karnataka, India. He is said to have introduced the coffee plant to India by bringing seven raw beans from the port of Mocha, Yemen while coming back from Hajj.

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In which state is Baba Budan Hill?

Karnataka
The Baba Budan Giri Hill Range or Chandra Drona Parvathais home to the highest peak of Karnataka known as Mullayanagiri. It is 1930 meters tall and is famous for the view of beautiful sunsets you can see from there.

Which is the highest peak in Karnataka?

Mullayanagiri Hill
Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka, India. Mullayyanagiri is located at 13°23′26″N 75°43′18″E in the Chandra Dhrona Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats of Chikkamagaluru Taluk.

What did Baba Budan carry from Mecca?

while on a pilgrimage to Mecca, smuggled seven coffee beans from Yemen to Mysore in India and planted them on the Chandragiri Hills. It was considered an illegal act to take out green coffee seed out of Arabia. However, Baba Budan carried exactly seven beans with him.

Who introduced coffee to India?

Baba Budan
Coffee came to India well before the East India company, through an India Sufi saint named “Baba Budan”. The first record of coffee growing in India is following the introduction of coffee beans from Yemen by Baba Budan to the hills of Chikmagalur, Karnataka in 1670.

Is Chikmagalur better than Coorg?

Having visited both places, I can safely vouch in the Chikmagalur VS Coorg discussion, the latter wins, anyday. The caveat – if lush green hills, coffee plantations and offbeat stays is what you’re looking for, then Chikmagalur is the place for you. On the other hand, Coorg is certainly more commercial.

Which is best time to visit Chikmagalur?

Although Chikmagalur has a cool and pleasant climate throughout the year, the best time to visit Chikmagalur is from September to May. Winter season spans from December to February here. This season is pleasant as the temperature ranges between 14 °C and 32 °C.

How do I get to Baba Budangiri?

Nearest Airport- The Mangalore International Airport is the closest airport to Budangiri, located 110 km from Chikmagalur. From Mangalore, taxis can be hired to Chikmagalur, or you can get on one of the frequently plying buses to Chikmagalur town.

Which is the highest peak in south Karnataka?

Which is the biggest hill in India?

the Kanchenjunga peak
With a height of over 8.5 thousand meters above sea level, the Kanchenjunga peak is the tallest mountain in India.