Chikmangalur Adventure

1. Day 1: Mullayanagiri Trek and Hebbe Falls
   30 minutes (9.9 miles) from Chikmagalur Town

   Start your adventure by trekking up the Mullayanagiri peak, the highest peak in Karnataka, followed by a visit to the Hebbe Falls, known for its therapeutic properties. The trek takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and the waterfall is located about 20km from the peak.

2. Day 2: Kudremukh National Park and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
   2 hours (70.1 miles) from Hebbe Falls

   Explore the Kudremukh National Park, known for its scenic beauty and trekking routes. Followed by a visit to the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can find a range of wildlife including elephants, tigers, leopards and various species of birds. Note that safaris are conducted only in the mornings and evenings.

3. Day 3: Rock Climbing at Baba Budangiri and Zipline at Yagachi Dam
   1 hour (27.1 miles) from Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

   Start your day with an adrenaline rush as you go rock climbing at Baba Budangiri, followed by a visit to the Yagachi Dam where you can enjoy a thrilling zipline experience. The dam is located approximately 25km from Baba Budangiri.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Mullayanagiri Trek (2-3 hours, free)
• Hebbe Falls (1-2 hours, INR 50/person)
• Kudremukh National Park (4-6 hours, INR 400/vehicle)
• Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary safari (2-3 hours, INR 300/person)
• Baba Budangiri rock climbing (2 hours, INR 500/person)
• Yagachi Dam zipline (1 hour, INR 500/person)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1850/person

Useful Tips

For visitors with extra time, you can add a visit to the Kalhatti Falls, Belur and Halebidu temples, and the coffee estates in Chikmagalur. For visitors with less time, consider skipping the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary safari or the Yagachi Dam zipline experience. These two activities can be quite time-consuming and are more of an optional add-on to the main attractions in Chikmagalur.