CHIKMAGALUR: 2D,1N Itinerary - from Bangalore by road

CHIKMAGALUR ROAD TRIP ITINERARY - 2-DAY PLAN

🌄 DAY 1 –

| 4:00 AM | 

Depart Bangalore (via NH75) | Crucial to start on time for maximum sightseeing. 

| 7:30 AM | 

Breakfast en route at Kamat Upachar, Hassan.

| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | 

Shettihalli Rosary Church | Visit the half-submerged Gothic ruin near Hassan. This is slightly off-route but a great stop. 

| 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | 

Drive towards Belur. | Chennakeshava Temple.

| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 

Drive towards Chikmagalur town. | Check-in & Freshen Up | Check-in at your chosen stay (preferably closer to town for the afternoon/evening agenda). 

| 1:00 PM | 

Lunch in Town | Try a local spot like Grand Maharaja for authentic Malnad food. 

| 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM |  

Baba Budangiri Hills ; Mullayangiri & Z Point | A scenic drive for panoramic views. 

Important: Start descending before sunset at 6:30 PM for safety.

| 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 

Scenic Drive Down & Tea/Coffee Break at  Coffee Tatva Café | Stop at a viewpoint or a coffee shop on the hill descent. |

| lDinner | 

at Stay / Town Restaurant - Siri Café / Vishnu Delicacy 

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🐅 DAY 2 –

| 4:00 AM | 

Depart for Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary | Drive to Muthodi Gate (~1 hr from town). |

| 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM | 

Jeep Safari (Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary) | The safari slots start early (6:00 AM). Book this well in advance. 

| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Breakfast | Have breakfast at a café or homestay near the sanctuary area. |

| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |

Hirekolale Lake & Coffee Museum. 

| 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | 

Drive towards Halebidu | Drive down from the hills towards the plains. |

| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | 

Halebidu Temples | Marvel at the intricate Hoysala architecture. 

| 2:30-3:30 PM | 

Lunch near Belur / Halebidu | Have a quick, late lunch before the long drive. Hotel Mayura Velapuri|

| 3:30 PM | Start Drive Back to Bangalore | Return via NH75 (Hassan route) for the fastest way back. |

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📌 Key Logistics & Tips

 * Mullayanagiri & Baba Budangiri by Car: The final few kilometers of the road to Mullayanagiri are narrow and require cautious driving. It is generally motorable by car. The Jeep at Baba Budangiri charges 200 per person to and fro from the muddy road pickup point.

 * Safari Booking: Mandatory to pre-book the morning safari for Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. Safari slots start at 6:00 AM or 6:30 AM. Check the official Karnataka Forest Department or Jungle Lodges websites for booking and precise timings.

 * Coffee Museum: The museum is usually operational from 10 AM to 5 PM, and since your Day 2 is Monday (when many museums/attractions are closed), visiting on Sunday afternoon is the correct approach.

 * Belur/Halebidu Timing: The temples are generally open until 9:00 PM, but the main deity's inner sanctum at Belur's Chennakeshava Temple may close briefly around 1 PM to 3 PM. You will still have enough time (2 hours) for exterior viewing and Halebidu.