Discovering the Best of Chikmagalur in Just 4 Days

  1. Day 1: Kemmanagundi
    Estimated time and Distance from Chikmagalur: 2.5 hours (54.2 km)

    Start your trip with a visit to **Kemmanagundi**, a picturesque hill station situated at a height of 1434 meters. Explore the beautiful **Hebbe Falls** and **Kalhatti Falls**. Visit Z-point to enjoy a panoramic view of the Western Ghats. End the day with a boat ride in the **Kallathigiri Falls** while enjoying the cool breeze of the surrounding hills.

  2. Day 2: Mullayanagiri
    Estimated time and Distance from Kemmanagundi: 1 hour (25.6 km)

    Kickstart your second day with the mighty **Mullayanagiri peak**- the highest peak in Karnataka - located in the Baba Budan Giri Range of the Western Ghats. Enjoy nature's serene beauty with a mesmerizing trekking trail. Following that, enjoy a visit to the **Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary**, home to several rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Enjoy the scenic beauty with a refreshing coracle ride in the Bhadra River.

  3. Day 3: Coffee Estate & Kudremukh National Park
    Estimated time and Distance from Mullayanagiri: 2 hours (70 km)

    Explore the **coffee estates** of Chikmagalur in a spectacular way. Start the trip at **Baba Budangiri**, where 2500 acres of breathtaking coffee plantation awakens your senses and covers from the scenic beauty of the western ghats. Enjoy the local flavors and varieties of coffee while taking a tour of the plantations. End your day with a visit to the **Kudremukh National Park** and discover diverse flora and fauna and the mesmerizing beauty of the park’s valleys, streams, and trekking trails.

  4. Day 4: Halebidu - Belur
    Estimated time and Distance from Coffee Estate: 3 hours (141.2 km)

    End your Chikmagalur tour in style with a visit to the **Halebidu & Belur Temples**. The intricately carved Hoysala architecture in the temples is an architectural marvel and a must-visit for history and architecture lovers. Visit **Chennakesava Temple**, a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna at Belur , enjoy the serene and scenic beauty of Jumma Masjid and Kedareshwara Temple of Halebidu. Reach Bangalore later in the evening.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Kemmangundi (INR 1000 for the trip, 5 hours)
  • Mullayanagiri (INR 500 for the tour, 5 hours)
  • Coffee Estate & Kudremukh National Park (INR 1500, 6 hours)
  • Halebidu - Belur (INR 2000, 7 hours)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 5000 (excluding Accommodation and food charges)

Useful tips

This itinerary offers only a glimpse of what Chikmagalur has to offer. If you have more days on hand, explore places like **Baba Budangiri**, **Kemmanagundi National Park**, **Z point**, and **Bhadra River**. If you are a coffee buff, you can extend the Coffee Estate tour to spend more time experiencing coffee culture and flavors. In case you are short on time, skip some places that do not interest you.

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