Chikkamagaluru — Bhadra Hills

Misty peaks, cascading falls, and the wild Bhadra river.

Chikmagalur is where the coffee industry of India was born — and where the Western Ghats reach some of their most dramatic heights. The Bhadra river originates in the Gangamoola forests of the Kudremukh region and carves a thrilling course through the hills. What makes Bhadra unique is its year-round rafting — powerful monsoon rapids in the rains, and refreshing river jacuzzis and natural drops in the calmer summer months.