Call it whatever you fancy: Kashmir of South or simply Chikmagalur. Just four and a half hours away from bustling Bangalore city, this picturesque little town captivates you with its charm. The soothing vistas of coffee plantations at The Hidden Valley and the fragrance of fresh coffee beans will linger in your memory long after you have left the holiday home behind.The Hidden Valley offers you a number of activities. You can walk in and around the estates and if you are lucky, spot a few wild animals. A guided tour of the coffee-growing process is quite an interesting experience. The sports enthusiast can enjoy a game of outdoor badminton, go on the trek to Devi Gudda or target shooting with an air rifle. For those who just want to relax, sitting on the porch of the estate house, a good book and a hot pot of coffee is pure heaven. You could even unwind under the sky on the coracle on the mini lake.