Chikmagalur Itinerary • 3-day plan

3 Day Chikmagalur Itinerary — Complete Plan

Last updated: 2026-05-26 • Built for Families, friend groups, and Bangalore/Mysore weekend travellers with an extra day

A 3 day Chikmagalur itinerary is the best choice when you want peaks, waterfalls, wildlife, and estate time without rushing a Sunday drive back. This plan sequences Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri on day one, Kemmangundi and Hebbe Falls on day two, and Bhadra safari plus Jhari Falls on day three — matching our bookable day packages so you can add transport and guide support on WhatsApp.

Best time

October to March

Duration

3 days

Budget

₹5,500 – ₹9,500 per person (3 days, mid-range with packages)

1

Day 1 — Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri & sunset

Sunrise peak, sacred hills, Jhari jeep and Z Point.

  1. 5:30 AM

    Mullayanagiri sunrise

    26 km from town

  2. 9:00 AM

    Baba Budangiri

    Cave dargah + viewpoints

  3. 1:00 PM

    Lunch in town

    Malnad thali

  4. 3:00 PM

    Jhari (Butter) Falls

    Estate jeep segment

  5. 6:00 PM

    Z Point or Hirekolale Lake

    Sunset

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2

Day 2 — Kemmangundi & Hebbe Falls

Hill station loop with jeep to Hebbe and Kalhatti.

  1. 7:30 AM

    Drive to Kemmangundi

    Allow 2 hrs with ghats

  2. 10:00 AM

    Hebbe Falls jeep

    Shared 4x4 through estate

  3. 1:30 PM

    Raj Bhavan & lunch

    Rose garden stop

  4. 4:00 PM

    Kalhatti Falls

    Temple cascade

  5. 6:30 PM

    Return to stay

    Early night before safari

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3

Day 3 — Bhadra safari, estate café & departure

Wildlife morning and relaxed checkout.

  1. 6:30 AM

    Muthodi jeep safari

    Book morning slot

  2. 11:00 AM

    Estate café & coffee walk

    Tasting + brunch

  3. 2:00 PM

    Checkout & depart

    Drive to Bangalore/Mysore

3 day Chikmagalur itinerary — frequently asked questions

Yes — three days covers Mullayanagiri, Hebbe Falls, Baba Budangiri, a coffee estate, and Bhadra safari without the rush of a 2-day trip.

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