The birthplace of Indian coffee — rolling estates, misty hills, and Mullayanagiri (Karnataka's highest peak at 1,930m). A weekend favourite from Bangalore for trekking and homestays.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Chikmagalur, by time of day.
Morning
- Mullayanagiri peak sunrise trek (highest in Karnataka)3h · strenuous
- Coffee estate walk & tasting2h · easy
- Z Point sunrise viewpoint2h · moderate
- Hebbe Falls deep-jungle trek3h · strenuous
- Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary jeep safari3h 30m · moderate
- Hirekolale Lake sunrise1h 30m · easy
About 15h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day4h out
- Coffee estate walk & tasting · morning, 2h
- Z Point sunrise viewpoint · morning, 2h
The altitude and cool air hit as you arrive — a slow evening settling in before the hills tomorrow.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day7.5h out
- Mullayanagiri peak sunrise trek (highest in Karnataka) · morning, 3h
- Hebbe Falls deep-jungle trek · morning, 3h
- Hirekolale Lake sunrise · morning, 1.5h
Final day in Chikmagalur — adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Chikmagalur tripMust-see highlights
Mullayanagiri peak (highest in Karnataka)
Baba Budangiri hills
Z Point sunrise trek
Kemmannugundi hill station
Coffee Estate walk & tasting
Hebbe Falls (deep jungle)
Kalhatti Falls
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary jeep safari
Hirekolale Lake sunrise
Manikyadhara Falls
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kadur 40 km · Mangalore (IXE) 150 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
September – February
How to get here
Bangalore → Chikmagalur
bus · 6h
₹500
approx.
Bangalore → Chikmagalur
cab · 5h
₹5,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Chikmagalur questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Chikmagalur?
The best months are January, February, December. September – February June scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Chikmagalur?
Most people spend 2 days in Chikmagalur. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 15 hours of activity.
How do you get to Chikmagalur?
The nearest railway station is Kadur (40 km) and the nearest airport is Mangalore (IXE) (150 km). The cheapest common route is Bangalore → Chikmagalur by bus, about ₹500 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Chikmagalur cost?
Stays start around ₹1,800 per night, with food about ₹450 per person per day.
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