Baba Budangiri & Dattapeetha
ಬಾಬಾ ಬುಡನ್ಗಿರಿ
A hill range said to be the origin of coffee in India, with the Dattapeetha cave shrine near the summit, revered by both Hindus and Muslims, and open grassy ridges with wide views.
The range is named after the 17th-century Sufi saint Baba Budan, who legend says brought seven coffee beans from Yemen and planted them here, launching coffee cultivation in India. The Dattapeetha cave shrine near the summit is a holy site shared by Hindus, who revere it as the home of Dattatreya, and Muslims, who honor the Sufi saint. It attracts many pilgrims. Along the way are rolling grassy meadows and ridges, and you can stop to see Manikyadhara Falls. It is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from town and lies on the same mountain road as Mullayanagiri, so both can be visited in one day.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jhari Falls (Buttermilk Falls)
- Manikyadhara Falls
- Deviramma Betta
- Mullayanagiri
- Hirekolale Lake
- Coffee Museum (Coffee Board)
- Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
- Hebbe Falls