Chickmagalur

Chickmagalur, meaning 'Town of the younger daughter', is a beautiful town located in what is called the South Canara. The town is known for its coffe and tea estates. The scenic hill station of Kemmangundi is about two hours away from Chickmagalur. In the early 1980's, Indira Gandhi contested for elections from Chickmagalur and won by a huge margin. It was then that the town gained popularity. Hiremagalur, meaning 'Town of the elder daughter', is about 5 kms away from Chikmagalur. This village boast of a unique temple of Lord Rama. It is common folklore that when Parashurama met Lord Rama he asked to see him in the pose when he got married to Sita. Thus, it is said that the temple at Hiremagalur has the positions of Lakshman and Sita interchanged.