Explore the best tourist places in Chikkaballapur , Karnataka, including waterfalls, temples, hills, museums and more. Find out the distance, ratings, reviews and tips for each attraction and book hotels nearby. Chikballapur district is a newly created district in the state of Karnataka, India. It was carved out of the existing Kolar district. Gauribidanur : The name Gauribidanur could have originated from the terms- Ghori [Grave] and Bidanur [a common name for towns in the old mysore state]. It has been said that Tipu Sultan had […] Chikkaballapur Tourism Chikkaballapur is known for its Tourism.There are many Places like Nandi hills,Skandagiri Hills,Temples of Bhoganandishwara and Yoganandiswara are known for its architecture. The ruler of Avathi Mallabiregowda’s son Marigowda was hunting one day in Kodimanchanahalli forest. A rabbit stood in front of the fierce hunting dogs without fear. Seeing this, ruler was elated and told his son that the strength of the rabbit is due to the valor of the region’s citizenry. As such the ruler took […]