Chikmagalur Nature Itinerary for June 2024

  1. 6:00AM: MULLAYANAGIRI PEAK
    45 minutes (15.2 miles) from Chikmagalur city center

    Start the day with a stunning sunrise from the highest peak in Karnataka. The trek up is a bit challenging, but the breathtaking view from the top is well worth the effort.

  2. 9:00AM: KALLATHI FALLS
    1 hour 30 minutes (35.1 miles) from Mullayanagiri Peak

    Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kallathi Falls, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm environment. The falls are a great place to relax, take a dip or just breathe in the forested air.

  3. 12:00PM: BHADRA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
    1 hour 10 minutes (29.5 miles) from Kallathi Falls

    Experience the wildlife at the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected zone for endangered species. Take a jeep safari and be ready to encounter tigers, leopards, deer and birds in their natural habitat.

  4. 3:00PM: COFFEE PLANTATION TOUR
    1 hour 15 minutes (34.3 miles) from Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

    Visit an authentic coffee plantation and learn about the coffee plant, the process of making coffee - from bean to cup, and the history of coffee in India. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee freshly brewed for you.

  5. 6:00PM: MUTHODI FOREST RESERVE
    50 minutes (14.9 miles) from the Coffee Plantation

    End the day with a relaxing forest walk and bird watching at the Muthodi Forest Reserve. Encounter exotic species of birds like the Malabar Grey Hornbill, Scarlet Minivet, and Indian Pygmy Woodpecker in their natural habitat.

Time and Costs Estimate

  • Mullayanagiri Peak (2 hours, Free)
  • Kallathi Falls (2 hours, Free)
  • Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, ₹ 600 per person)
  • Coffee Plantation Tour (2 hours, ₹ 120 per person)
  • Muthodi Forest Reserve (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹ 720 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add these nearby attractions:
- Baba Budangiri hills trek
- Hebbe Falls
- Kemmangundi hill station

If you have less time, you can subtract the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary visit.

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