Chikmagalur Tourism

Move away from the city life and immerse yourself in nature's embrace at Chikmagalur. You get a chance to connect with nature along with mastering your photography in one of the most photogenic places in the state. 

About 40 km from Chikmagalur is the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary and the ideal place to sight wildlife. Here you can sight  "bisons, mongoose and couple of peacocks, and even though we knew there could be a tiger somewhere nearby." says HolidayIQ reviewer Yogita. 

About 35 km from Chikmagalur is the picturesque and holy Baba Budangiri Hills. This place has the "best views of the surrounding mountains and what's special is that it's always cloudy here." says HolidayIQ reviewer Sreejesh.  

Distance from Bangalore: 245 km

Chikmagalur is a calm, serene town full of scenic surprises. Legend has it that the first coffee beans where planted at the Baba Budan Giri mountain range. Trekking the gorgeous Kudremukh or visiting the Bhadra wildlife reserve, Chikmagalur is the perfect weekend getaway for the nature lover who likes a cup of coffee. 

Raghavendra tells HolidayIQ, “Chickmagalur is a peaceful hill station. It is fun to visit here during monsoon when there are many waterfalls on the roadside and you will be literally walking in the clouds. Drive to the upper spots like Mullayyanagiri and Bababudangiri is worth it. There are also many religious places around.”

Distance from Bangalore: 245 km

Route: National Highway 75

Peak | Coffee | Nature | Mountain

HolidayIQ Reviewer Shekar adds, “Misty Mullayanagiri. If you are an ardent lover of photography here is the place. For Trekkers, be careful not to venture deep inside the forest as you will lose track. Keep a guide and venture. Explore and enjoy Chikkamagalur.”

HolidayIQ Reviewer Neha Kumari adds, “Not only specific to coffee, but for lush green mountains, sanctuary, waterfalls adventurers, photographers, nature lovers, or if you are looking for just a weekend getaway from Bangalore, Chikmagalur is a place to be. Climbing to the highest peak at Z Point was an unforgettable experience. God is one and it can be seen at Bababudangiri where hindu and muslim come together to pray ( what a miracle sight to see). Kalhatti Falls, mullayanagiri mountains and beautiful Shiva Temple and ofcourse the coffee plantation must visit places for the travellers. ”

Peak | Coffee | Hill | Nature

HolidayIQ Reviewer Sunil Chaurasia adds, “there are many 4x4s around which will take you through a private coffee estate to some place near the falls. It's a 11km trip through non existent roads. Now, You've to walk a km or so after where the 4x4s drop you to reach the falls. And for me this part was really awesome;with tress all around and passing through numerous clear water streams with pebble bed before reaching the falls. Now Comes the most awaited Hebbe Falls, You will be mesmerized by the sight of the GIANT and roaring Hebbe Falls. There's a small pond created by the falling water which is accessible, and could be entered to take a Bath. The pool under the falls weren't deep (1. 5m at max) and so you can walk/swim through it. Huge rocks are present, so don't think about diving. The rocks were really slippery. ” 

HolidayIQ Reviewer kamal krishnamurthy shares, “We went for a 3 days trip to Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkavalli, which comes just after Tarikere town on the Bangalore - Honnavar Road. It's a protected area and a Project Tiger reserve, unlike other tiger reserves in Karnataka, it's least traveled place, which can be verified because jungle's Lodge River Tern is the only resort in that area. There were 2 things that made my trip memorable, first the resort location and 2nd is the jungle. ” 

Peak | Coffee | Hill | Nature
HolidayIQ Reviewer Sunil Chaurasia adds, “there are many 4x4s around which will take you through a private coffee estate to someplace near the falls. It's an 11km trip through non-existent roads. Now, You've to walk a km or so after where the 4x4s drop you to reach the falls. And for me this part was really awesome; with trees all around and passing through numerous clear water streams with pebble bed before reaching the falls. Now Comes the most awaited Hebbe Falls, You will be mesmerized by the sight of the GIANT and roaring Hebbe Falls. There's a small pond created by the falling water which is accessible and could be entered to take a Bath. The pool under the falls wasn't deep (1. 5m at max) and so you can walk/swim through it. Huge rocks are present, so don't think about diving. The rocks were really slippery. ”

HolidayIQ Reviewer Kamal Krishnamurthy shares, “We went for a 3 days trip to Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkavalli, which comes just after Tarikere town on the Bangalore - Honnavar Road. It's a protected area and a Project Tiger reserve, unlike other tiger reserves in Karnataka, it's least traveled place, which can be verified because jungle's Lodge River Tern is the only resort in that area. There were 2 things that made my trip memorable, first, the resort location and 2nd is the jungle. ”