Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)
3-day Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu tour from Bangalore: Belur, Halebidu and Chikmagalur. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,330 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
16° – 25°C
November in Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu
Description
3-day Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu tour from Bangalore: Belur, Halebidu and Chikmagalur. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,330 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu, Mullayanagiri and more. September–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Orchid, Chikmagalur. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 14°C – 31°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangalore to Chikmagalur via Belur and Halebidu
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Belur (about 247 km, 5 hrs), from Belur to Halebidu (about 21 km, 30 min) and from Halebidu to Chikmagalur (about 35 km, 45 min). Along the way and on arrival, visit Chennakeshava Temple, Belur and Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu. Check in at your hotel in Chikmagalur. Overnight stay in Chikmagalur.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bangalore to Belur
247 km · ~5h 16m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bangalore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near TipturAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BelurBelur, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bangalore to Belur
247 km · ~5h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bangalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bangalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bangalore → Belur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~247 km
~5h 29m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹740
Usual tea / meal halts: Tiptur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Belur
Belur, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bangalore to Belur
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, Alur Halt for Belur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 31m in total
Change trains at Chik Banavar — about 1h wait
1 change · 6h 1m in total
Change trains at Honnavalli Road — about 1h 47m wait
1 change · 7h 1m in total
Change trains at Ketohalli — about 1h 49m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Belur to Halebidu
21 km · ~25m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Belur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
21 km · 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HalebiduHalebidu, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Belur to Halebidu
21 km · ~28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Belur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Belur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Belur → Halebidu
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~21 km
~28m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹110
- Arrive in Halebidu
Halebidu, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Belur to Halebidu
Nearest railway stations: Alur Halt for Belur, Banavar (about 26 km away) for Halebidu.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 14m in total
Change trains at Sakleshpur — about 2h 50m wait
1 change · 6h 20m in total
Change trains at Hassan Junction — about 4h 20m wait
1 change · 6h 30m in total
Change trains at Adihalli — about 3h 18m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Halebidu to Chikmagalur
35 km · ~42m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Halebidu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
35 km · 42m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChikmagalurChikmagalur, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Halebidu to Chikmagalur
35 km · ~47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Halebidu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Halebidu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Halebidu → Chikmagalur
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~35 km
~47m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹150
- Arrive in Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Halebidu to Chikmagalur
Nearest railway stations: Banavar (about 26 km away) for Halebidu, Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikmagalur.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
The Hoysala temple of 1117 with its carved bracket figures.
- 2
Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
Twin shrines with long friezes of the epics.
Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 70 km by cab). In the morning, visit Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri. After lunch, go on to Coffee plantation walk. Return to the hotel in Chikmagalur. Overnight stay in Chikmagalur.
- 1
Mullayanagiri
The highest peak of Karnataka, at 1,930 m, with a small temple on top.
- 2
Baba Budangiri
The hill where coffee seeds were first planted in India, with a shrine.
- 3
Coffee plantation walk
See coffee and pepper growing on an estate.
Back to Bangalore
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Today's sightseeing: Hirekolale Lake. Then drive from Chikmagalur to Bangalore (about 251 km, 5 hrs). Drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore, and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Chikmagalur to Bangalore
251 km · ~5h 21m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Chikmagalur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BelluruAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Chikmagalur to Bangalore
251 km · ~5h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chikmagalur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chikmagalur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chikmagalur → Bangalore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~251 km
~5h 35m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹750
Usual tea / meal halts: Kunigal (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Chikmagalur to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikmagalur, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Hirekolale Lake
A quiet lake with hills behind it, a short drive from town.
Tour Overview
Chikmagalur is the coffee country of Karnataka, where coffee was first grown in India. The Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebidu are on the way from Hassan.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Belur → Halebidu → Chikmagalur → Bangalore, about 554 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu Tour from Bangalore
- Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
- Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
- Mullayanagiri
- Baba Budangiri
- Coffee plantation walk
- Hirekolale Lake
Inclusions in the Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Chikmagalur Belur Halebidu Tour
Best time to visit: September–March
Route: Bangalore → Belur → Halebidu → Chikmagalur → Bangalore (about 554 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Hassan and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: Treebo Orchid, Chikmagalur, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,920 | ₹9,590 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,890 | ₹8,560 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,770 | ₹7,440 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,260 | ₹6,930 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,670 | ₹6,330 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Hassan and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
The Hoysala temple of 1117 with its carved bracket figures.
Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
Twin shrines with long friezes of the epics.
Mullayanagiri
The highest peak of Karnataka, at 1,930 m, with a small temple on top.
Baba Budangiri
This hill range is named after the Sufi saint Baba Budan, who is credited with bringing coffee to India by smuggling seven beans from Yemen in the 17th century. The Dattatreya Peetha / Guru Dattatreya Baba Budan Swamy Dargah, a shrine revered by both Hindus and Muslims, sits on the range. The area is also dotted with coffee plantations, reflecting its deep connection to coffee cultivation.
Coffee plantation walk
See coffee and pepper growing on an estate.
Hirekolale Lake
Hirekolale Lake is a serene reservoir located about 10 kilometers from Chikmagalur town, surrounded by rolling hills and coffee plantations. The lake offers a peaceful retreat with opportunities for birdwatching and photography, especially during sunrise and sunset. Its tranquil waters reflect the surrounding greenery, making it a favorite spot for picnics and nature walks.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
September–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: September–March
Route: Bangalore → Belur → Halebidu → Chikmagalur → Bangalore (about 554 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Hassan and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: Treebo Orchid, Chikmagalur, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bangalore → Belur → Halebidu → Chikmagalur → Bangalore. That is about 554 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,590 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,330 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Hassan and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
September–March.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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