Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint, Chikmagalur - Timings, Entry Fee, Best Time to Visit
#5 of 37 Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
Distance (From Chikmagalur): 11 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins - 1 Hr
Place Location: On Mullayanagiri - Baba Budangiri Road
Transportation Options: Cab
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 11 km from Baba Budangiri, 11 km from Mullayanagiri and 18 km from Chikmagalur, Kavikal Gandi, also known as Horse Shoe Viewpoint, is a popular viewpoint in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
Located on Mullayanagiri - Baba Budangiri road, Kavikal Gandi is a prominent hill viewpoint in Chikmagalur region. There is a check post on the road. The horse shoe viewpoint can be easily reached by climbing up about 50 steps from this check post.
There is a small idol of Hanuman at the foot of the hill. Atop the hill, someone has recently drawn a painting of Swami Vivekananda. This hill is always windy and pleasant. From the viewpoint one can get a breathtaking view of Chandra Drona mountain range.
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
