Chikmagalur Group Tour (3 Days, 2 Nights)

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦: 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝, 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐢
Difficulty : Easy
Group Size: 8 - 12
3 Days Sightseeing, 2 Nights Stay

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Overview

Trip Starting from:

Bangalore = 7450 + 5% GST,
Hyderabad Sleeper Bus Addition = 2800 + 5% GST
Chennai Sleeper Bus Addition = 1800 + 5% GST

Muddie Trails presents a fun-filled weekend to Chikmagalur with attractions like highest peak of Karnataka, different waterfalls, Lakes, view points, a Coffee Estate homestay, good food and a lot of socializing.

The coffee land of Karnataka, Chikmagalur located at a distance of 250 Km from Bangalore is famous for its elegant hills and enchanting views, along with its aromatic coffee. Apart from being scenic, Chikmagalur is also a paradise for the nature lovers who love to explore high mountains surrounded by rainforests. While monsoons fill the landscapes with misty clouds, drier months present cool breezes and peaceful sunsets.

On Day 1, we will start early from Bangalore (the starting point of trip), and explore famous attractions of Chikmagalur like Kemmanagundi and Hebbe waterfalls. High altitude of this mountains attract heavy winds & presents enchanting views. After exploration, we will head back to homestay an eventful evening amidst very pretty looking coffee estate.

On Day 2 we shall go on a ride to Mullayannagiri peak standing at 1930 meters above sea level. There is a temple at the top from where we get a panoramic view of surrounding valleys. We will then head to Buttermilk waterfalls. As the name suggests, water dripping from the boulders is almost as white as buttermilk. We shall take shower, take numerous pics. We will then move to Bababudangiri hills where the scenery is as beautiful as it can get. We will also give a visit to the Princess statue of Chikmagalur town where we can indulge in a bit of coffee tasting and shopping.

Day 3 has attractions like Yagachi backwaters, famous Belur temple with amazing architecture, and peaceful Hirekolale Lake on our way back to Bangalore.

Altogether, Chikmagalur trip is a fulfilling experience for those who crave long, relaxing weekend.

Highlights of the trip:

Coffee Estate Stay Experience (2 Nights)
Highest peak of Karnataka – Mullayannagiri
Buttermilk waterfalls dip (Jhari Falls)
Bababudangiri Hill Station
Hebbe Waterfalls
Kemmanagundi Hill Station
Belur Temple with Hoysala Architecture
Yagachi Backwaters
Honnammana Halla Falls
Hirekolake Lake
Princess statue of Chikmagalur
Campfire with group activities

Inclusions

Local Travel in Karnataka by Tempo Traveller / SUV / Similar Tourist vehicle (Bangalore <> Chikmagalur)
2 Nights stay at a beautiful Coffee Estate Property near Chikmagalur
Food: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners (Veg & Nonveg)
Visit to all places in Highlights section
Bonfire (if it doesn’t rain) with group activities
Trip Lead

Exclusions

Travel to Bangalore
Food other than mentioned above
Jeep rides, Water sports, entry tickets, any king of activities charges
Any misc. expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Journey to Chikmagalur, Kemmanagundi Hill Station, Hebbe Falls

Start from Bangalore early morning by our tourist vehicle.
Have Breakfast en route.
Move to Chikmagalur, check into the Coffee estate Homestay, freshen up.
Take a thrilling jeep ride to Hebbe waterfalls, play in the cold mountain water.
Reach Kemmanagundi hill station and take an evening walk with breathtaking views of deep valley on one side and the mighty western ghats on the other side.
Get back to the homestay and refresh.
Campfire with delicious dinner and social gathering at night with long conversations.
We can play our music, sing, dance and what not!
Rest in your assigned rooms.

Day 2 - Highest Peak of Karnataka, Buttermilk waterfalls, Bababudangiri Hill Station

Start the day early, freshen up and have early Breakfast.
Head to the base of highest peak of Karnataka – Mullayannagiri, switch to one of the shared local vehicles (self sponsored) waiting to escort people from parking to the top of the hill. One can encounter many hairpin bends on this narrow and curvy road.
There are 100 odd stairs to climb to reach the summit. After soaking in the sun and witnessing amazing views take the jeep ride back to the base.
Head to Buttermilk waterfalls take a rejuvenating dip under chilling water. Sometimes, jeeps are available to carry visitors that charge around 100-150 per person. Otherwise, we have to trek 3Km one way to reach waterfalls.
Finish Lunch at a local restaurant (only basic food available here as it is a remote location).
Move ahead to stunning views of Bababudangiri range, witness a deep valley usually filled with mist and clouds (especially during monsoons).
Late evening visit to Chikka Magalu (King’s younger daughter) statue from which the name of the Chikmagalur town derives. One can taste and shop for Chikmagalur coffee over here.
Head back to the stay and gather around campfire.
Dinner and group activities late into the night.
Take good rest.

Day 3 - Hirekolale Lake, Belur Temple, Yagachi Backwaters, Drop in Bengaluru

Have Breakfast, pack your bags and check out of the Coffee Estate stay.
Give a visit to beautiful Hirekolale Lake which is located at a breathtaking location in the middle of lush green coffee estates.
Visit most famous Belur Temple famous for it’s wonderful Hoysala architecture. Chennakesava Swamy (Lord Vishnu) is worshipped here. This is easily one of the best places in Karnataka. Belur temple is also declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.
Take a pit stop at Yagachi Backwaters that offers many exciting water sports. Indulge in activities (if open) such as Banana ride, Bumper ride, Speed boat etc. with life jackets and take a dip in the fresh waters of Yagachi.
Journey back to Bangalore and reach by night (before Dinner time), drop at different locations in the city.
Share your experience of a cool and pleasant long weekend trip to Chikmagalur with your friends and colleagues 😍😍

What to Expect

About Trip

This trip suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.
Best for solo travellers, couples, small group of friends or family.

Basic Details:

Trip Starting/Ending point: Bengaluru
Timings:
Starting Day 1 = 7 AM
Ending Day 3 = 8 PM
You can book Bus/Train/Flight to Bengaluru from your place according to above timings.
No. of Seats: 8 to 12
This trip is best suited for solo travelers, couples, small group of friends or family.
For any doubt/support please contact Bookings Team on 9880539183.

Stay:

Coffee Estate Homestay: Rooms on sharing basis.
Each room has comfortable beds multiple numbers, & clean washrooms.
The property is amidst a lush green Coffee estate away from the main Chikmagalur town.

Food:

2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners (Veg & Nonveg) are served at our stay.
Food during journey is self-sponsored.
Please check the Inclusions, and Exclusions of this Chikmagalur Trip package for a complete list of things included in your trip cost.

Local Travel:

Private vehicle between Bangalore and Chikmagalur like Tempo Traveller or SUV.

Pick up points (Day 1):

Majestic (Bus stand / Railway station): 6:00 AM
Anand Rao Circle: 6:15 AM
Hebbal: 6:45 AM
Yeswanthpur: 7:00 AM

Drop points (Day 3):

Same as above.

Seasonal variations:

June to Sept (monsoon): Monsoons bring the best out of Chikmagalur, like any other hill station. It rains persistently, filling up the streams and creating mini-waterfalls everywhere. There will be plenty of water at Buttermilk waterfalls. This means we may have to take a dip in the adjacent streams instead of going right under the falls.
Oct to Jan (winter): Clouds will make way to clear blue skies. Nights will be colder. Plenty of water in the falls to take a shower. Amazing sunsets at Bababudangiri.
Feb, May (summer): Dry climate. Still good for trekking with cheerful days and cold breeze. Landscapes are more brownish, a good time to escape the city, and its summer heat. Buttermilk waterfall usually has a good amount of water in summer also. Sunsets are pleasant.

What is the best time to travel to Chikmagalur?

Chikmagalur is a hill station for all seasons. Summers are pleasant (Feb to May), Monsoons (Jun to Sept) have their own charm. Winters (Oct to Jan) are cool. One good thing about Chikmagalur is, there will be water in waterfalls all seasons. Because of high altitude, it attracts good amounts of rain and misty clouds.

FAQ

Things to carry

Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste
A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
A small backpack for the trek, waterproof (to carry a water bottle, lunch packet, towel, etc)
Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to September)
Cap/Hat/Sunscreen (to protect yourself from the Sun)
Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
Power bank, charger, camera (if you wish to)
Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our campsite
Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
Good grip trekking shoes or sandals
Your personal medications, if any
Pair of water wear to take a dip in the waterfalls
Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get cold at night
Carry a lil bit of cash for lunches and misc. expenses
Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.

What's next after booking your trip?

A Whatsapp group shall be created on the trip day and Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared.
Live location of the vehicle will be sent in the group once it starts at the first point.

Terms & Conditions

The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Do not give advice(s) to the Trip Leader(s) to change the itinerary.
Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek which will be informed 24 hours before the trip start time.
Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

Cancellation & Refund

Cancellation by Traveler

50% refund shall be done if you inform us about your cancellation before 48 hours of the event start time. An email has to be sent to bookings@muddietrails.com to raise a cancellation request.
No refund/postponing is allowed within 48 hours of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, Accident, Covid, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
No refund/postponing is allowed even if you booked within 48 hours.
Alternatively, you may postpone your ticket to the future event 48 hours before the event start time. (Allowed once per booking ONLY)
No refund/postponing is allowed for partial payment – booking fee – which is done to book your slot.
No refund during/after the event.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

No Refund is allowed.
100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.