Chikmagalur 3 Days Tour Itinerary (Ex-Chikmagalur)

After arrival at Chikmagalur, check in to your hotel or homestay and freshen up. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to Hirekolale Lake, a peaceful reservoir surrounded by hills and coffee estates, popular for photography and sunset views. Later, in the afternoon, you may opt for the Bhadra Wildlife Safari (subject to availability and forest department timings), where you can spot deer, wild boars, crocodiles and a wide variety of birds. Return to the hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Chikmagalur.

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to the most famous high-altitude attractions of Chikmagalur. Visit Mullayanagiri Peak, the highest peak in Karnataka at 1,930 metres, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Western Ghats. Continue to Baba Budangiri Hills, a sacred and scenic mountain range. Visit Dattatreya Peetha, revered by multiple communities. Depending on road and weather conditions, visit the viewpoint of Jhari Falls or nearby scenic points like Honnammana Halla, Z-Point, etc. Return to Chikmagalur by evening for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Kemmangundi, a beautiful hill station once used as a summer retreat by the Mysore royal family. Visit the well-maintained Kemmangundi gardens and enjoy valley views from viewpoints such as Z-Point or Raj Bhavan area (time permitting). Proceed to Hebbe Falls, located deep inside forest and coffee estate terrain. Access to the falls is via a forest jeep ride (mandatory and payable directly), followed by a short walk. Hebbe Falls is one of the most stunning waterfalls in Chikmagalur, cascading in two stages amid lush greenery. Later, visit Kallathigiri Falls, a scenic waterfall associated with sage Agastya and surrounded by tranquil hill landscapes. After sightseeing, return to Chikmagalur and depart with memorable experiences.