Hiremagalur, a part of
Chikmagalur Town, is a center of education, trade and commerce. It has an Ishwara temple with a 4 ft huge statue of Jademuni. The temple also features a Yoopastambha installed by King Janamejaya during his serpent sacrifice. The fort and its moat,
Parashuram temple,
Kali shrine and ancient
Ram temples are other prime attractions.