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7-Day Itinerary for Chikmagalur in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Hirekolale Lake
    30 minutes (13.8 km) from Chikmagalur

    Go boating in the serene waters of the lake in the morning, trek to the nearby hills in the afternoon and enjoy a beautiful sunset in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Mullayanagiri Peak
    1 hour 30 minutes (25.5 km) from Hirekolale Lake

    Watch the sunrise from the highest peak in Karnataka in the morning, visit the nearby Seethalayanagiri Temple in the afternoon and enjoy a bonfire in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Baba Budangiri
    1 hour (20.7 km) from Mullayanagiri Peak

    Visit the famous Dattatreya Peetha in the morning, explore the Manikyadhara Waterfalls in the afternoon and enjoy the sunset from the top of the mountain in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 30 minutes (50 km) from Baba Budangiri

    Take an early morning jeep safari to spot tigers, elephants and other wildlife, visit the ancient Kavikal Gandi Viewpoint in the afternoon and go for a night safari in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Coffee Museum and Kemmanagundi
    1 hour 40 minutes (62.9 km) from Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

    Learn about the history of coffee in India at the Coffee Museum in the morning, visit the beautiful Hebbe Falls in the afternoon and enjoy the sunset from the Raj Bhavan in Kemmanagundi in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Belur and Halebidu Temples
    2 hours (78.4 km) from Kemmanagundi

    Visit the famous Chennakesava Temple in Belur in the morning, explore the Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu in the afternoon and enjoy the sunset at the Yagachi Dam in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Kemmangundi and Z Point
    1 hour 30 minutes (47.5 km) from Halebidu

    Take a morning walk through the beautiful gardens of the Raj Bhavan in Kemmangundi, trek to the Z Point in the afternoon and enjoy the beautiful view of the valley during the sunset.

Recommendations

Other local attractions and experiences to consider are the Jhari Waterfalls, the Kalhatti Falls, and the Honnamana Kere Lake. Side trips to visit the nearby cities of Hassan and Shimoga are also great options. To maximize your fun, try to wake up early to enjoy the sunrise and plan your itinerary in advance to avoid delays due to traffic. Don't forget to try the delicious local cuisine and buy souvenirs like coffee and spices to take back home.

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