Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Chikmagalur Escape
Coffee Trails & Waterfalls
- Duration
- 2D / 1N2 days · 1 night
- Starts from
- Bangalore
- Trip type
- Trekking
Mullayanagiri hike, Jhari Falls jeep ride, Hirekolale Lake sunset, campfire night, coffee estate walk, Yagachi backwaters and Belur temple.
- Trekking
- Heights
- Waves
- Culture
- Adventure
- Nature
- Urban
Dates
- 30 Oct 20262 days₹4,599
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Prices are per person.
The trip
Chikmagalur has a fascinating story behind its name. The town was offered as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the Chief of Sakrepatna, which makes it 'the young daughter's town'. Set against the Mullayanagiri ranges at about 3,400 ft, it is also the coffee land of Karnataka, with tea and coffee plantations spread beneath cloudy hilltops. Whether you are a thrill enthusiast or a nature lover, there is always something to do here: hike the rugged terrain or take a dip under one of its many waterfalls.
We leave Bangalore on Friday night at 9:30 PM and reach the stay by morning. Day 1 is the big one: after breakfast we hike to the top of Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, stop for lunch, take a jeep ride to Jhari (Buttermilk) Falls for a dip, and watch the sunset over Hirekolale Lake before a campfire night with dinner and music. Day 2 starts with breakfast and a walk through the coffee estate, a coffee-shopping stop in town, water activities at the Yagachi backwaters and a visit to the ancient Belur temple, after which we drive back to Bangalore, reaching by around 11:30 PM.
Stay is on a multiple-sharing basis in tents or rooms, with breakfast on both days and dinner on Day 1 included. Lunches, the jeep rides to Mullayanagiri and Jhari Falls, and water activities at Yagachi are self-sponsored.
Highlights
Day 1 · 8:30 AMMullayanagiri hike
Day 2 · 11:30 AMYagachi Backwaters
Day by day
Overnight Departure, Mullayanagiri Hike, Jhari Falls & Hirekolale Lake Sunset
Board the coach on Friday night and leave the city behind for an overnight drive of about 8 hours into the coffee hills of Chikmagalur. Pickups: 9:30 PM Udupi Grand (Teacher's Colony, HSR Layout), 10:00 PM KLM Fashion Mall (Marathahalli), 10:30 PM Domlur Sky Walk (Old Airport Road), 11:00 PM Govardhan Theatre (Yeshwanthpur, Tumkur Road). After breakfast at the stay we drive to the base of Mullayanagiri and hike up to the highest point in Karnataka for sweeping views of the Western Ghats. Lunch is at a simple local eatery, then a jeep ride takes us to Jhari (Buttermilk) Falls for a dip in the chilly water, followed by sunset over Hirekolale Lake. Back at the camp or homestay, the night ends with a campfire (subject to weather), dinner, music and long conversations.
- 6:00 AMReach the stay, freshen up & breakfastArrive at the homestay or campsite in the morning, freshen up and have breakfast before the hike. Early check-in is subject to availability.
- 8:30 AMMullayanagiri hike (a highlight)Drive to the base of Mullayanagiri, park and hike up to the highest peak in Karnataka. Soak in the views from the top, then trek back down to the base. Jeep charges, if used, are self-sponsored.
- 1:00 PMLunch at a local eateryLunch at a local eatery near the base (self-sponsored). This is an offbeat location, so food options are limited and simple.
- 2:30 PMJeep ride to Jhari (Buttermilk) FallsTake a bumpy jeep ride through the coffee estates to Jhari Falls and dive into the chilling water. The jeep charge is self-sponsored.
- 5:00 PMSunset at Hirekolale LakeDrive to Hirekolale Lake for stunning views of the hills reflected in the water and enjoy the sunset.
- 7:30 PMCampfire night at the stayReturn to the camp or homestay, freshen up and settle in for a campfire night (subject to weather) with dinner, music and long conversations before a peaceful sleep.
Coffee Estate Walk, Yagachi Backwaters, Belur Temple & Return
Wake up to a walk through the coffee estate around the stay, then breakfast, packing and check-out. We stop in town for some coffee shopping, head to the Yagachi backwaters for speed boating, kayaking, bumper rides and other water activities (self-sponsored), and visit the ancient Chennakeshava temple at Belur for its Hoysala architecture. After lunch we drive back to Bangalore with a bag full of memories, reaching the city by around 11:30 PM.
- 7:00 AMCoffee estate walkWake up early and take a walk along the coffee estate around the campsite or homestay, with some outdoor games if the group is up for it.
- 8:30 AMBreakfast & check-outFreshen up, have a healthy breakfast and pack your bags as we check out today.
- 10:00 AMCoffee shopping in townStop in Chikmagalur town to pick up freshly roasted estate coffee and local spices.
- 11:30 AMYagachi Backwaters (a highlight)Head to the Yagachi reservoir backwaters for speed boating, kayaking, bumper rides and other water activities (self-sponsored).
- 1:30 PMLunch stopLunch at a local restaurant near Belur (self-sponsored).
- 2:30 PMBelur Chennakeshava TempleVisit the ancient Chennakeshava temple at Belur, famed for its intricately carved Hoysala architecture.
- 4:00 PMReturn journey to BangaloreBoard the coach for the drive back to Bangalore with a bag full of memories. Expected arrival around 11:30 PM (approx.), with drops at the Bangalore drop points.
What’s included
7 items · extras
Gear & extras, 7 items
- Entire travel as per the itinerary by AC Tempo Traveller / Mini Bus.
- Trip captain throughout the trip.
- Accommodation on a multiple sharing basis in tents or rooms.
- Meals: breakfast on Day 1 and Day 2, dinner on Day 1.
- Experience of group travel and a lifetime of memories.
- All entry charges.
- Driver bata and toll charges.
Not included, 7 items
- Costs arising from uncontrollable circumstances like bad weather, landslides or public protests.
- Jeep ride charges to Mullayanagiri and Jhari Falls.
- Water activities at the Yagachi backwaters.
- Lunch on both days, personal expenses and tips.
- GST @ 5%.
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
- Travel, accidental and medical insurance.
Questions about this trip
What should I carry?
Soft copy of your Aadhaar card, cargo or track pants and shorts, T-shirts, sunscreen, good-traction shoes, two water bottles, cap and sunglasses, a personal medical kit, flip-flops for lazing around the campsite, polybags for wet clothes, extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary, a power bank, a small backpack for the Mullayanagiri hike, and most importantly your sense of humour and spirit of adventure.
What is the check-in policy and how strictly is the daily timeline followed?
Activity & daily timeline: the hourly schedule is tentative and designed to give you the best experience. The order of places visited or the timings may change because of weather, traffic, local government restrictions or road conditions. Early check-in: standard check-in times apply as per the stay's policy, and early check-in is strictly subject to room availability on arrival. Where it isn't available, common washrooms and freshen-up areas will be provided so you can get ready for the day's plan without delay.
How does group travel make adventures more accessible?
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