Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint

About the place-Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint

Kavikal Gandi viewpoint is located at a distance of 11 kilometres from Baba Budangiri and, 18 kilometres from Chikmaglur, and at a distance of 11 kilometres from Malluayanagiri. This viewpoint is also known as the Horse Shoe Viewpoint. It is considered as a very popular viewpoint of Chikmaglur district of Karnataka state. The Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint is located within the route of Mullayanagiri to Baba Budangiri, and it is a well-known hill viewpoint of Karnataka state. Here you can see a check post on the road, and you can easily reach to the Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint by climbing up around 50 steps from that particular check post. Many nature lovers visit this place and you must include in your Chikmagalur travel package when you visit.

View from the Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint

From the Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint, you can observe the Chandra Drona range. You also will witness a small idol of deity Hanuman at the foot of the hill. If you head to the Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint, presently you also can see a painting of Swami Vivekananda on the top of the hill. You will find this hill always pleasant and windy. From this viewpoint, you also will get a spectacular view of the surrounding nature. You need around 30 minutes to 1 hour to travel this viewpoint.

As Chikmaglur offers some spectacular views of nature and trekking trails, Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint is also presently getting popularity as a trekking destination. This place is ideal for trekking and camping also as it offers beautiful pastures around it. So, if you are a nature lover must head to the Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint and yes don’t forget to take your camera so that you can capture a few spectacular pictures. 

Imprecated in the neighbourhood of Baba Budangiri in the Chikmaglur region, the Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint offers visitors some extraordinary displays of nature. These excellent views will surely is a treat to your eyes, and it will make your soul pleased. This viewpoint is called the Horse Shoe View Point particularly for its weird structure. This prominent viewpoint is considered as one of the best places to visit in Chikmaglur, that you should visit must during your trip. Except for the excellent panoramic views of the mist covered city and the soothing breeze, the Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint offers the visitors the chance to witness the elegant painting skills of Swami Vivekananda, painted on the top of the hill.