Things to do in Chikmagalur

Day experiences with the drive built in. The summit roads are jeep territory, so the jeep is part of the price rather than a negotiation at the checkpost.

Getting around Chikmagalur

The sights ring the town at 20 to 60 km on estate and ghat roads, and the two best summits restrict private vehicles exactly when you want to be up there. A large share of visitors arrive by bus or train via Kadur with no car at all. Every experience below includes pickup from your stay.

Experiences

• Chikmagalur peaks and waterfalls day tour: Karnataka's highest peak, two waterfalls and the Bababudangiri ridge
• Kemmangundi and Hebbe falls day tour: Hill gardens, a two-stage waterfall and the Z Point trek
• Belur, Halebidu and Yagachi heritage day tour: Nine centuries of Hoysala stone carving, then the water at Yagachi

Best months

September to March. Peak monsoon closes some summit and estate routes.

Getting there

About 5 hrs from Bengaluru by road; nearest railhead Kadur, 40 mins away.