About Chikmagalur Chikmagalur is just a few hours’ drive from Bangalore. This calm, verdant and unspoilt region is the best explored from the charming Taj Garden Retreat. Location & Attractions Belur Halebid temples These breath-taking edifices lie 22 and 36 Km respectively from the town and are a must-see for a lover of historical monuments. Coffee estates Just a short drive from the Garden Retreat lie a number of lush green, coffee estates. Bhadra Wild Life Sanctuary A wildlife sanctuary that’s just 40 Km from Chikmagalur. Baba Budan Giri and Kemmanagundi Hills These picturesque hill stations are 30 and 60 Km and away and are picnics and trekking.