Two days covers the highlights — Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri, Hebbe Falls and a coffee estate visit — at a comfortable pace. Three days lets you add Bhadra safari and hidden waterfalls.
Chikmagalur Itinerary • 3-day plan
The Complete Chikmagalur Itinerary — 1, 2 & 3 Day Plans
Last updated: 2026-04-26 • Built for All travelers planning a Chikmagalur trip
A well-planned Chikmagalur itinerary is the difference between rushing through three peaks in a fog and a calm, cinematic weekend in Karnataka's coffee hills. This guide gives you three ready-to-use plans — a tight 1-day taste, a balanced 2-day weekend, and a relaxed 3-day deep dive — covering Mullayanagiri, Hebbe Falls, Baba Budangiri, coffee plantations and the best viewpoints. Pick the one that fits your travel window and skip the planning headache.
Best time
October to March
Duration
3 days
Budget
₹4,500 – ₹8,500 per person (3 days, mid-range)
1
Day 1 — Sunrise on Mullayanagiri
The classic introduction: Karnataka's highest peak, the dargah, and a lake sunset.
5:30 AM
Arrive before sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunrise + temple visit
10:00 AM
Cave dargah + Manikyadhara
1:00 PM
Lunch in town
Try Malnad thali
4:00 PM
Estate tour + tasting
6:30 PM
Best sunset spot
Stay: Coffee estate homestay or central Chikmagalur hotel Browse stays →
2
Day 2 — Falls & Forest Day
Hebbe Falls jeep ride, Kemmanagundi viewpoint and Kalhatti Falls.
7:30 AM
2-hour scenic ghat road
10:00 AM
Mandatory shared 4x4
1:30 PM
Lunch at Kemmanagundi
KSTDC restaurant
3:00 PM
Sacred cascade
5:00 PM
Best viewpoint in Kemmanagundi
8:00 PM
Return to Chikmagalur
Drive back or stay in K-gundi
Stay: KSTDC Cottage at Kemmanagundi or Chikmagalur Browse stays →
3
Day 3 — Coffee, Wildlife & Hidden Falls
Slow morning at the estate, then Bhadra safari or Jhari Falls.
8:00 AM
Estate breakfast
Filter coffee + Akki rotti
9:30 AM
Hidden buttermilk falls
1:00 PM
Lunch at estate café
Local Malnad menu
3:00 PM
Afternoon safari
7:00 PM
Departure
Drive back to base city
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