2-Day Vegetarian Summer Road Trip: Hyderabad to Chikkamagaluru via Anantapur - No Bengaluru Transit

Day 1: Travel & Rest

Anantapur, India on May 7, 2025

7:00am

Departure from Hyderabad to Anantapur

Start your approximately 5-hour drive early morning to reach Anantapur around noon, avoiding Bengaluru, setting a calm pace for your trip.
INR900-1300, 5h

11:30am

Breakfast at Sri Anjaneya Tiffin Centre, Anantapur

Enjoy freshly prepared South Indian vegetarian breakfast like idli, dosa and upma in this popular local spot before continuing your journey.
INR120, 1h

12:30pm

Relaxation & Light Local Sightseeing

Spend your afternoon at leisure or visit Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, a serene place reflecting local culture and architecture.
Free, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Mayura, Anantapur

Savour a wholesome vegetarian meal with local flavour at this well-rated hotel restaurant, perfect for an early night’s rest.
INR250, 1h

Day 2: Chikkamagaluru Exploration

Chikkamagaluru, India on May 8, 2025

5:30am

Early Departure from Anantapur to Chikkamagaluru

Embark on a roughly 6.5-hour scenic drive bypassing Bengaluru to reach the coffee capital by noon.
INR1100-1500, 6h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Sattvam Vegetarian Restaurant, Chikkamagaluru

Indulge in a delicious vegetarian lunch featuring regional dishes using fresh, local ingredients at this popular dining spot.
INR300, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Mullayanagiri Peak

Ascend Karnataka’s highest peak for magnificent views and invigorating mountain air, accessible until early evening (6pm).
INR20, 2h

5:00pm

Coffee Plantation Tour

Experience a guided walk through lush coffee plantations, discovering Chikkamagaluru’s famed heritage and aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
INR200, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Town Canteen, Chikkamagaluru

Relish traditional vegetarian South Indian dishes like dosas, vadas and thalis in a local favourite spot open late.
INR250, 1h

8:30pm

Option: Overnight Stay or Begin Return to Hyderabad

Choose to stay overnight in Chikkamagaluru to rest or start your return journey to Hyderabad by night; plan accordingly depending on your preference.
Varies, Flexible