Chikmangluru as it is officially known now, is an astonishing land in the heart of the southern Indian peninsula This unspoilt “country of million hills”, situated on the slopes of the Western Ghats, is India’s coffee bowl. The tiny district in the state of Karnataka is the biggest producer of coffee. The Coffee Museum is a unique repertoire of the coffee business, right from growing to the brewing of the beans.

Situated amidst the huge mountain ranges covered in green with the lake in the backdrop, a drive to the Hirekolale Lake is worth it for experiencing a perfect picture postcard setting. The beauty of the lake enhances when visited during sunset as the saffron colour of the sunrays gets reflected onto...