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Chikmagalur

Coffee Country in the Western Ghats

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2 daysIdeal stay₹1,000From / nightFreeEntrySeptember – FebruaryBest windowKadurNearest rail · 40 km

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.

Pairs well with

Belur & Halebidu· 1h awaySringeri· 2h awayCoorg (Kodagu)· 4h awayUdupi· 4h awayMysuru· 4h awayJog Falls· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 85
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — lush green landscapes but risk of leeches, leeches, and landslides. Road access may be disrupted. (peak crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kadur 40km · Mangalore (IXE) 150km

Nearest transport

Kadur40 km
Mangalore (IXE)150 km

Stay options

budget₹1,000/night
mid₹2,800/night
luxury₹7,000/night

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

Mullayanagiri PeakBaba BudangiriHebbe FallsKemmanagundi

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