Chikmagalur New Year Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)
3-day Chikmagalur New Year tour from Bangalore: Chikmagalur, Belur and Halebidu. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,370 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 25°C
October in Chikmagalur New Year
Description
3-day Chikmagalur New Year tour from Bangalore: Chikmagalur, Belur and Halebidu. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,370 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Hirekolale Lake, Coffee estates, Mullayanagiri and more. October–February 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 New Year
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 14°C – 31°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangalore to Chikmagalur
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Chikmagalur (about 250 km, 5 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Chikmagalur. Leave early to beat the holiday traffic on the Hassan highway and reach Chikmagalur by lunch. In the afternoon, walk around the Hirekolale lake below the hills for the sunset, and stop at a coffee shop in town for a cup of the local estate coffee. 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 Chikmagalur
250 km · ~5h 20m · 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.
100 km · 2h 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: Bangalore to Chikmagalur
250 km · ~5h 33m · 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 → Chikmagalur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~250 km
~5h 33m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹750
Usual tea / meal halts: Tiptur (~170 km)
- 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: Bangalore to Chikmagalur
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, 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
Hirekolale Lake
A quiet reservoir a few kilometres from town with the Baba Budangiri hills behind it; best at sunset.
- 2
Coffee estates
Shade-grown arabica and robusta under silver oak trees; in winter you can see berries being picked and dried.
Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri and New Year's Eve
Start by 6:30 am for Mullayanagiri, at 1,930 m the highest point in Karnataka; the last stretch is a climb of a few hundred steps to the small temple at the top. Drive on along the ridge to the Inam Dattatreya Peetha at Baba Budangiri, a shrine held sacred by both Hindus and Muslims, and the Manikyadhara falls. Be back at the hotel by mid-afternoon to rest before the New Year's Eve evening. Overnight stay in Chikmagalur.
- 1
Mullayanagiri
The highest peak in Karnataka, with a small Shiva temple at the top and views over the coffee country on a clear morning.
- 2
Baba Budangiri
The hill shrine of Dattatreya and Baba Budan, the Sufi saint said to have brought coffee seeds to India in the 17th century.
- 3
Manikyadhara Falls
A thin fall of water over the rocks near the Baba Budangiri shrine, where pilgrims take a dip.
Belur, Halebidu and back to Bangalore
A late breakfast on New Year's Day, then drive to Belur for the Chennakeshava temple and on to Halebidu for the Hoysaleswara temple, both UNESCO World Heritage sites with some of the finest stone carving in India. Lunch near Halebidu before the drive back. Drive from Chikmagalur to Belur (about 30 km, 45 min), from Belur to Halebidu (about 21 km, 30 min) and from Halebidu to Bangalore (about 210 km, 4 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore. The tour ends here.
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 Belur
30 km · ~36m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Chikmagalur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
30 km · 36m 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: Chikmagalur to Belur
30 km · ~40m · 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 → Belur
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~30 km
~40m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130
- 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: Chikmagalur to Belur
Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikmagalur, Alur Halt for Belur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 4h 14m in total
Change trains at Arsikere Jn — about 2h 5m wait
1 change · 7h 44m in total
Change trains at Hassan Junction — about 5h 30m wait
1 change · 9h 11m in total
Change trains at Hassan Junction — about 6h 40m 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 Bangalore
210 km · ~4h 32m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Halebidu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KunigalAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
60 km · 1h 12m 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: Halebidu to Bangalore
210 km · ~4h 40m · 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 → Bangalore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~210 km
~4h 40m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹640
- 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: Halebidu to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Banavar (about 26 km away) for Halebidu, 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
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
The 12th-century Hoysala temple of Vishnu, famous for the bracket figures of dancers on its pillars.
- 2
Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
A twin-shrined Shiva temple whose outer walls are covered in friezes of elephants, lions and scenes from the epics.
Tour Overview
Chikmagalur is Karnataka's coffee country: green estates on the slopes of the Baba Budangiri range, the state's highest peak at Mullayanagiri, and the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebidu a short drive away.
New Year Tour: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Early January is the end of the coffee-picking season, so the estates are busy and the air smells of drying beans, while the mornings on the hills are misty and cool. Many hotels and estate stays light bonfires and hold a dinner on New Year's Eve (Thursday 31 December 2026), and New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027) is a gentle drive home through Belur and Halebidu.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Chikmagalur → Belur → Halebidu → Bangalore, about 511 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 New Year Tour from Bangalore
- Hirekolale Lake
- Coffee estates
- Mullayanagiri
- Baba Budangiri
- Manikyadhara Falls
- Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
- Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
Inclusions in the Chikmagalur New Year 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 New Year 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 New Year Tour
Best time to visit: October–February
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Route: Bangalore → Chikmagalur → Belur → Halebidu → Bangalore (about 511 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kadur and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: New Year gala dinners and bonfire parties at hotels and estate resorts are charged separately by the hotel; tell us when you book if you want one. On busy days the district limits the number of vehicles on the Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri road, so we start early.
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 | ₹9,840 | ₹9,630 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,810 | ₹8,600 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,690 | ₹7,480 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,180 | ₹6,970 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,580 | ₹6,370 |
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 Kadur and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
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.
Coffee estates
Shade-grown arabica and robusta under silver oak trees; in winter you can see berries being picked and dried.
Mullayanagiri
The highest peak in Karnataka, with a small Shiva temple at the top and views over the coffee country on a clear morning.
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.
Manikyadhara Falls
A thin fall of water over the rocks near the Baba Budangiri shrine, where pilgrims take a dip.
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
The 12th-century Hoysala temple of Vishnu, famous for the bracket figures of dancers on its pillars.
Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
A twin-shrined Shiva temple whose outer walls are covered in friezes of elephants, lions and scenes from the epics.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–February 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
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–February
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Route: Bangalore → Chikmagalur → Belur → Halebidu → Bangalore (about 511 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kadur and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: New Year gala dinners and bonfire parties at hotels and estate resorts are charged separately by the hotel; tell us when you book if you want one. On busy days the district limits the number of vehicles on the Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri road, so we start early.
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 → Chikmagalur → Belur → Halebidu → Bangalore. That is about 511 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,630 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,370 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 Kadur and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend). Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
New Year gala dinners and bonfire parties at hotels and estate resorts are charged separately by the hotel; tell us when you book if you want one. On busy days the district limits the number of vehicles on the Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri road, so we start early.
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