Chikballapur

Chikkaballapur gives you a lot of opportunities to satisfy your hunger for adventure. Nandi Hills has several trekking trails leading to the fort situated on the hillock. The view of the surrounding from the top is splendid. Jaramadagu Falls is a seasonal waterfall situated in the midst of greenery. The route to the waterfall can be approached in vehicle till one point after which you have to cover the remaining part by foot. There are two different routes leading to the waterfall, one is the difficult 1.5km trek and the other an easier 3km trek. Though the treks can be a little tiring, the sight of the beautiful waterfall will refresh you instantly.

Kaurava and Kunda are two twin hills that are ideal for trekking and camping. The climb to the top is fun and there is a temple dedicated to lord Shiva at the top. Another thing that you can do in Nandi Hills is paragliding, which is being brought back to the region due to a huge surge in the number of adventure sports enthusiasts.

The local cuisine here is dominated by south Indian delicacies which mainly include coconut or rice. Foods like idli, vada, dosa, sambhar are a specialty and even in the most modest hotels you'll find some really good tasting food.
Filter coffee is also famous here.
Also, if you have a knack of picking out well, there are fresh fruits available that can be quite refreshing.
One can also have tender coconut which is available in plenty
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You can start your day by visiting the Nandi hills which is located just 10km from Chikkaballapur. From here you can visit the Jaramadagu falls. You can have your lunch here. It is wise to carry food and water along with you while visiting the waterfall. All the other spots are located near the falls. Following the falls you can visit the Gudibande fort and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple. You can either explore Chikkaballpur in one day or in two days. You can spend one entire day at Nandi hills, exploring the area. You can trek and try paragliding in the area. The next day you can go to Jaramadagu falls and explore the areas around the falls like the fort, Vidurashwatha village, Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, Tipu drop and Kalyani pond. You can hire a taxi or use public transport to reach your destinations.