Chikmagalur Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)
3-day Chikmagalur tour from Bangalore: Chikkamagaluru. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,370 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes

Description
3-day Chikmagalur tour from Bangalore: Chikkamagaluru. 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 6 handpicked stops, including Hirekolale Lake, Coffee Museum, 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 3-star hotel in Chikkamagaluru. 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.
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 Chikkamagaluru (about 250 km, 5 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Chikkamagaluru. Check in at a coffee estate stay. Visit the Coffee Board museum and spend the evening at Hirekolale Lake, with the hills reflected in the water at sunset. Overnight stay in Chikkamagaluru.
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 Chikkamagaluru
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 ChikkamagaluruChikkamagaluru, 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 Chikkamagaluru
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 → Chikkamagaluru
AC Seater / Volvo · ~250 km
~5h 33m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹750
Usual tea / meal halts: Tiptur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru, 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 Chikkamagaluru
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru.
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 framed by the Baba Budangiri hills.
- 2
Coffee Museum
A small museum on the history and processing of coffee.
Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri
Drive up to Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, and climb the last 500 steps to the small temple at the top. Continue along the ridge to Baba Budangiri, the shrine of the Sufi saint said to have brought coffee to India, and take a jeep to the Jhari waterfalls (paid locally). Overnight stay in Chikkamagaluru.
- 1
Mullayanagiri
At about 1,930 m, the highest peak in Karnataka.
- 2
Baba Budangiri
The hill shrine revered by both Hindus and Muslims.
- 3
Jhari Falls
A waterfall in a coffee estate, reached by jeep.
Belur and back to Bangalore
On the way out, visit the Chennakeshava temple at Belur, a masterpiece of Hoysala carving, and buy fresh coffee powder in town. Drive from Chikkamagaluru to Bangalore (about 251 km, 5 hrs), 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: Chikkamagaluru to Bangalore
251 km · ~5h 21m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Chikkamagaluru
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: Chikkamagaluru 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 Chikkamagaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chikkamagaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chikkamagaluru → 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: Chikkamagaluru to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru, 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
A 12th-century Hoysala temple with intricate carving, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 2
Leave for Bangalore.
Tour Overview
Chikmagalur is where coffee was first grown in India, and its Baba Budangiri range holds Mullayanagiri, the highest peak of Karnataka.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Chikkamagaluru → Bangalore, about 501 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 Tour from Bangalore
- Hirekolale Lake
- Coffee Museum
- Mullayanagiri
- Baba Budangiri
- Jhari Falls
- Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
Inclusions in the Chikmagalur 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 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 Tour
Best time to visit: September–March
Route: Bangalore → Chikkamagaluru → Bangalore (about 501 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.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Chikkamagaluru, 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 | ₹9,930 | ₹9,630 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,600 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,780 | ₹7,480 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,270 | ₹6,970 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,670 | ₹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
Places Covered
- Hirekolale Lake
- Coffee Museum
- Mullayanagiri
- Baba Budangiri
- Jhari Falls
- Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
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 → Chikkamagaluru → Bangalore (about 501 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.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Chikkamagaluru, 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 → Chikkamagaluru → Bangalore. That is about 501 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.
September–March.
