Chikballapura town is located about 57km from Bangalore, Karnataka and is an important port link in North Bangalore area and also a major educational hub. Nandi Hills, Bhoga Nandeehwara, Vivekananda Waterfalls and Yoga Nandesshwara temples are some of the famous places here providing opportunities of sightseeing, rock climbing, and exploring nature as well as man-made attractions. This town is famous for its gold and silver trade and for its incense industry.