4‑Day Bangalore → Chikkamagalur & Udupi Road Trip (Vegetarian Friendly)

Day 1: Bangalore → Chikkamagalur (Arrival & Exploration)

Morning: Depart Bangalore early and cruise through the scenic hills of Ramanagara, stopping for a quick photo‑op and a vegetarian breakfast at a local dhaba.

Afternoon: Continue the drive to Chikkamagalur, checking into your hotel and enjoying a hearty vegetarian lunch at Hotel Siddhartha’s Veg Thali. After lunch, take a leisurely stroll through a nearby coffee plantation.

Evening: Head up to Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, for a sunset view and a brief walk around the summit.

Day 2: Chikkamagalur – Nature & Coffee

Morning: Trek to the mist‑covered hills of Baba Budangiri, exploring the ancient shrine and enjoying panoramic vistas.

Afternoon: Visit the CCRB Coffee Museum to learn about the region’s coffee heritage, followed by a vegetarian lunch at the museum’s café offering local delicacies.

Evening: Drive to Hebbe Falls for a short hike to the cascading waterfalls; unwind with a vegetarian dinner at Vineyard Café back in town.

Day 3: Chikkamagalur → Udupi (Coastal Transition)

Morning: Depart for Udupi, stopping at the historic Sringeri Sharada Temple for a quick darshan and a light vegetarian snack.

Afternoon: Arrive in Udupi and relish a traditional vegetarian thali at the famed Woodside Café. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on Malpe Beach, watching the waves.

Evening: Enjoy a sunset stroll along the shoreline and dinner at Udupi Krishna Bhavan, known for its delicious dosas and uttapams.

Day 4: Udupi Highlights & Return to Bangalore

Morning: Visit the iconic Udupi Sri Krishna Temple for a peaceful start to the day, followed by a vegetarian breakfast at the temple’s mess.

Afternoon: Take a short boat ride to St. Mary’s Island to explore the unique basalt rock formations; enjoy a packed vegetarian lunch on the beach.

Evening: Begin the drive back to Bangalore, stopping in Davangere for a famous vegetarian dinner of benne dosa at Ravindran’s before reaching the city late night.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ramanagara Breakfast Stop – 1 hr – ₹300 (food & fuel)
• Mullayanagiri Sunset – 2 hr – ₹200 (parking & guide)
• Baba Budangiri Trek – 3 hr – ₹250 (entry & guide)
• CCRB Coffee Museum – 2 hr – ₹150 (entry & tea)
• Hebbe Falls – 2 hr – ₹200 (entry & transport)
• Sringeri Sharada Temple – 1 hr – ₹100 (donation)
• Malpe Beach – 3 hr – ₹150 (parking)
• Udupi Sri Krishna Temple – 1 hr – ₹100 (donation)
• St. Mary’s Island – 2 hr – ₹300 (boat & entry)
• Davangere Benne Dosa Dinner – 1 hr – ₹250 (meal)
• Fuel & Toll Charges (Round Trip) – 8 hr – ₹5 600
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹8 750

Tips

If you wish to extend the trip, add an extra day in Udupi to explore nearby Kundadri Hill and the ancient Manipal Museum. To shorten the itinerary, skip the Hebbe Falls hike and spend the evening of Day 2 enjoying a relaxed dinner in Chikkamagalur; the core highlights can still be enjoyed comfortably within three days.