Koppa, India

Koppa is a panchayat town in Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Koppa sub-district. Koppa is located at 13.53°N 75.36°E. Contents   1Demographics 2Transport 3Tourism 4References Demographics As of 2011 India census, Koppa town had a population 4,993. Males constituted 49.2% of the population and females 50.8%. Koppa had an average literacy rate of 86.4%, higher than the national average of

Kigga

Kigga is a small village located at a distance of 9 km from Sringeri in Chikmagalur district. The main attraction of Kigga is Sri Rishya Shringeshwara temple (Rishya Shringa). Another attraction of Kigga is Narasimha Parvatha, the tallest peak in the Agumbe Ghats. Sirimane waterfall is located nearby Kigga. Kigga Rushyashrungapura village Country  India State Karnataka District Chikkamagaluru Languages  • Official Kannada Time

Kemmangundi

Kemmannugundi (Red Soil Pit) is a hill station in Tarikere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is at the elevation of 1434m above sea level, with its peak at 1863m. This was the summer retreat of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and as a mark of respect to the king, it is also known as Sri Krishnarajendra Hill Station. The station is ringed

Diurnal air temperature variation

In meteorology, diurnal temperature variation is the variation between a high air temperature and a low temperature that occurs during the same day. Map of diurnal temperature variation for the month of July in the contiguous United States Contents   1Temperature lag 2Differences in variation 3Viticulture 4See also 5References Temperature lag Temperature lag is an important factor in diurnal temperature variation:

Hassan, Karnataka

Hassan (pronounced: Haasana) is a city in Hassan taluk and headquarters of Hassan district, in southern part of Karnataka. The city is situated 950 m (3,120 ft) above sea level. The urban population in 2011 was 133,436. It is situated at a distance of 182 km (113 mi) from the state capital, Bangalore, and 171 km (106 mi) from Mangalore. Hassan city gets its name from

Hebbe Falls

Hebbe Falls is situated at 13°32′29″N 75°43′30″E about 10 km away from the famous hill station Kemmangundi in Karnataka, India. This waterfalls is inside a coffee estate and can be reached either by walk or four-wheeler. Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 551 ft[1] in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls.) The option of trekking is available

Honnavar

Honnavar is a town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Map of Honnavar Taluk Contents   1History 2Portuguese Rule 3Transportation 4Climate 5References 6External links History Honnavar is a port town in Coastal Karnataka known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. The port hosted foreign traders from the Arab world, as well as later from European countries such as

Kadur Junction railway station

Kadur Junction railway station, also known as Kaduru Junction railway station (station code: DRU) is an Indian Railways station in Kadur in the Indian state of Karnataka. Junction The station is a railway junction in South Western Railway zone of Mysuru Division, between Bangalore, Hubli, Shimoga, Chikkamagaluru and Mangalore. Kadur is well connected with most of the major cities like Shivamogga, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Bellary and Chennai

Kalasa

Kalasa is a tehsil located in Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka. Kalasa is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kalasa lies 92 Kilometres South-west of Chickmagalur and is located on the banks of the Bhadra River. Kannada and Tulu languages are spoken here. Contents   1Santara dynasty 2Transport 3References 4External links Santara dynasty The history of this region is also associated with the Santara dynasty, a medieval ruling dynasty located

Baba Budan

Baba Budan was a 17th-century Sufi, revered by both Muslims and Hindus, whose shrine is at Baba Budangiri, Chikkamagalur, Karnataka, India. He is said to have introduced the coffee plant to India by bringing seven raw beans from the port of Mocha, Yemen while coming back from hajj in 1670. In those days coffee was exported to other parts of the world in roasted or