Here’s a 3-day holiday itinerary covering Chikmagalur & Thirthahalli, combining nature, adventure, heritage, and relaxation.
Day 1: Explore Chikmagalur - Coffee Land & Hills
Morning
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7:00 AM – Start from Bangalore (or your starting point)
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11:00 AM – Arrive in Chikmagalur & check into a homestay/resort
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12:00 PM – Lunch at a local café (Town Canteen or Siri Café)
Afternoon
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2:00 PM – Mullayanagiri Peak (~1-hour drive)
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Highest peak in Karnataka with stunning panoramic views (~1.5-hour visit)
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4:00 PM – Baba Budangiri & Manikyadhara Falls (~45 min drive)
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Enjoy the cool breeze & small trek (~1-hour visit)
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Evening
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6:30 PM – Return to Chikmagalur town
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7:30 PM – Dinner at a local restaurant (The Estate Café or Malnad Cafe)
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8:30 PM – Relax at the homestay
Day 2: Waterfalls & Journey to Thirthahalli
Morning
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7:30 AM – Breakfast at the homestay
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8:30 AM – Hebbe Falls (~1.5-hour drive)
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A jeep ride & short trek lead to this beautiful waterfall (~2-hour visit)
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Afternoon
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12:00 PM – Return to Chikmagalur town for lunch
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1:30 PM – Drive to Thirthahalli (~4-hour scenic drive)
Evening
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5:30 PM – Check into a homestay in Thirthahalli
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6:30 PM – Visit Kavi Shaila (Kuvempu’s Memorial) for a sunset view (~30 min visit)
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7:30 PM – Dinner & rest at the homestay
Day 3: Explore Thirthahalli & Departure
Morning
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7:30 AM – Breakfast at the homestay
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8:30 AM – Kavaledurga Fort (Trek through ancient ruins, ~1.5-hour visit)
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10:30 AM – Chibbalagudde Fish Sanctuary & Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple (~30 min visit)
Afternoon
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12:30 PM – Lunch at a local restaurant in Thirthahalli
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2:00 PM – Sakkarebayalu Elephant Camp (~1-hour visit)
Evening
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4:00 PM – Depart for Bangalore (~6-hour drive)