Adventurous Day Trip in Chikkamangalore in July 2023

1. 8:00AM: Hire a Bike
   Located in the city center

   Rent a bike to start your adventure in Chikkamangalore. Explore the scenic roads and the fresh air of the countryside.

2. 9:00AM: Mullayanagiri Peak Trek
   1 hour (13.2 miles) from the bike rental shop

   Start your day by hiking the highest peak in Karnataka, Mullayanagiri. This trek offers an incredible view of the Western Ghats. The trek is challenging and takes around 3 hours to complete.

3. 1:00PM: Lunch at Town Canteen
   1 hour (13.3 miles) from the Mullayanagiri Peak

   After the exhausting trek, enjoy a sumptuous meal at Town Canteen. The place is famous for its local cuisines and snacks, like Bonda Soup and Kebabs.

4. 2:00PM: Zipline at Yagachi Dam
   50 minutes (17.5 miles) from Town Canteen

   Experience the thrilling zipline activity at Yagachi Dam. The activity takes around an hour and offers a fascinating view of the dam.

5. 4:00PM: Rafting on Bhadra River
   1.5 hours (33.4 miles) from Yagachi Dam

   End your day with an adrenaline-filled adventure of river rafting in the Bhadra River. The activity takes around 2 hours, and you'll be able to witness the scenic beauty of Chikkamangalore from the river.

Recommendations

Chikkamangalore is known for its tea plantations. You can visit one of the plantations like the Hoysala Plantations to see the process of tea-making. The place is located around 45 minutes from the city center.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bike Rental (8 hours, INR 500)
• Mullayanagiri Peak Trek (3 hours, free)
• Lunch at Town Canteen (1 hour, INR 200)
• Zipline at Yagachi Dam (1 hour, INR 500)
• Rafting on Bhadra River (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2700