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Family-Friendly Itinerary for Chikmagalur, Horanadu, Kalasa, Sringeri, Kolluru, Sigandooru, and Udupi in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Chikmagalur
    2 hours (65 miles) from Bangalore

    Morning: Begin your day with a visit to the Hebbe Falls (open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM), which is surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations. Afternoon: Head to Mullayanagiri (open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM), the highest peak in Karnataka, and enjoy the panoramic views. Evening: End your day with a visit to the Baba Budangiri Shrine (open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), a sacred place for both Hindus and Muslims.

  2. Day 2: Kalasa, Sringeri, and Kolluru
    2 hours 30 minutes (80 miles) from Chikmagalur

    Morning: Start your day with a visit to the Kalaseshwara Temple in Kalasa (open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM), and appreciate the stunning architecture of this ancient temple. Afternoon: Head to the Sringeri Sharada Peetham (open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM), which is one of the four main Advaita Vedanta monasteries established by Adi Shankara in the 8th century. Evening: Visit the Kollur Mookambika Temple (open from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM), which is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mookambika.

  3. Day 3: Sigandooru and Udupi
    3 hours (100 miles) from Kolluru

    Morning: Start your day with a visit to the Sigandooru Annapoorneshwari Temple (open from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM), which is located on the banks of the Sharavathi river. Afternoon: Head to the Anegudde Vinayaka Temple (open from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM) in Udupi, which is a famous pilgrimage center for Hindus. Evening: End your day with a visit to the Malpe Beach (open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM), where you can relax and enjoy the sunset.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple (open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM), which is located near Kalasa. You can also take a side trip to the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (open from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM) to see a variety of wildlife and birds. To maximize your fun, try some of the local coffee and food specialties, such as akki roti, neer dosa, and filter coffee. Finally, make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera to capture the beautiful scenery.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hebbe Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Mullayanagiri (1 hour, free)
  • Baba Budangiri Shrine (1 hour, free)
  • Kalaseshwara Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Sringeri Sharada Peetham (1 hour, free)
  • Kollur Mookambika Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Sigandooru Annapoorneshwari Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Anegudde Vinayaka Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Malpe Beach (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Free
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