Start your adventure with a hike to the Mullayanagiri Peak. Standing at 1,930 meters, it is the highest peak in Karnataka, and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and forests. There are different routes to reach the peak, and the most popular starts at Sarpadhari and goes through Seethalayyanagiri.
Explore the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a wide range of flora and fauna. You can go on a jungle safari to spot tigers, elephants, leopards, gaurs, deer, and birds like the Malabar hornbill and peafowl. You can also go boating and fishing at the Bhadra reservoir, and visit the Hebbe Falls and Kemmangundi hill station nearby.
Visit the Kudremukh National Park, known for its biodiversity and scenic beauty. You can go trekking on the Kudremukh Peak, which resembles a horse face, and see wildlife such as the sambar deer, barking deer, sloth bear, wild dog, and lion-tailed macaque. You can also visit the Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Museum and picnic at the Hanumanagundi Falls.
Wrap up your adventure with a tour of the coffee plantations, which produce some of the best coffee in India. You can visit estates such as the Thippanahalli, Jhari, and Siri, and learn about the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of coffee beans. You can also enjoy a cup of local coffee and buy some beans as souvenirs.
If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Hirekolale Lake, which offers boating and camping options, and the Belavadi Temple, which is a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture. If you have less time, you can skip the coffee plantations and spend more time at the wildlife sanctuaries and national park. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, carry water and snacks, and follow the guidelines of the authorities to preserve the natural beauty and ecosystem.