Mountains, vast stretches of greens and stunning natural beauty--if these are the things that make you happy as a traveller then there are very few places that can be better than Chikmagalur. Thanks to its location at the foothills of the Mullayanagiri range in Karnataka, there are a lot of places to visit in Chikmagalur that can make any nature loving traveller happy. While on one hand is the favourable climate of the region which makes it a suitable place to visit during any time of the year, on the other are the vast expanses of stunning greenery that makes it a place so beautiful that a traveller would want to spend days there. Besides, the other thing that makes Chikmagalur a popular destination among travellers not only from other Indian states but different parts of the world as well is the presence of some of the most beautiful coffee plantations. After all, the quaint town of Chikmagalur is considered to be the home to the finest quality of coffee in the country. It all began way back in the 17th century when a 17th century Sufi pilgrim, Baba Budan Giri, tucked away seven seeds of coffee in his belt, while returning from Mecca. According to legends, he is the one who took advantage of the fertile hills of Chikmagalur and planted those seeds and thus turned the quaint hill town into one of the most rampant coffee cultivating spots in India. So, if you are someone whose life depends on coffee, Chikmagalur will prove to be no less than a heaven for you.