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Chikmagalur and Coorg Hills Tour

4 nights from Mangalore, exploring Mullayanagiri peak, coffee estates, and Coorg highlights
Duration
4 nights
Destination
Mangalore · Chikmagalur · Coorg · Mangalore
Designed for
Groups
Best time
Oct
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The journey

Discover the lush hill districts of Karnataka on this five-day journey starting and ending in Mangalore. Travel inland to Chikmagalur, set at the foot of the Western Ghats. Trek towards Mullayanagiri, view cascading waterfalls, and visit the historic Baba Budangiri Hills surrounded by coffee estates.

Continue south into Coorg, exploring cultural landmarks and natural attractions. Tour Omkareshwar Temple, Madikeri Fort, and Abbey Falls, interact with elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp, marvel at the Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple, and unwind by Honnamana Kere Lake before returning to Mangalore.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Mullayanagiri: Trek towards Karnataka's highest peak starting from the scenic Seethalayanagiri hills

02

Baba Budangiri Hills: Explore historic hills renowned for their cultural significance and scenic surroundings

03

Dubare Elephant Camp: Learn about and interact closely with resident elephants along the river

04

Namdroling Monastery: Tour the prominent Golden Temple known for its grand Tibetan architecture

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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5 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
ChikmagalurChikmagalur

Day 1 · Chikmagalur

Mangalore to Chikmagalur

Arrive at Mangalore Airport or Railway Station in the morning or afternoon. Board your vehicle for the road journey to Chikmagalur, which takes approximately 4 hours. On arrival, check in to your hotel and take time to rest. Later, you have free time to explore the local market before returning to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Meals not included

ChikmagalurChikmagalur

Day 2 · Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur Mountain Viewpoints and Waterfalls

Enjoy breakfast, then head out on a full-day sightseeing tour across Chikmagalur. Visit Seethalayanagiri for expansive views, then take a short trek up to Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. Continue to Dabdabe Waterfall, set amid greenery. Next, discover the historical Baba Budangiri Hills and take in the scenery at Manikyadhare Waterfall. Return to the hotel in the evening to rest.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

CoorgCoorg

Day 3 · Coorg

Chikmagalur to Coorg

Have breakfast at your hotel before setting off on an approximate 4-hour drive to Coorg. Upon arrival, complete your check-in formalities and rest. In the evening, head out to wander through the local market in Coorg. Return to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

CoorgCoorg

Day 4 · Coorg

Coorg Sights, Fort, and Waterfalls

Following breakfast, spend a complete day exploring Coorg. Visit the distinctive Omkareshwar Temple, then stop at Abbey Falls amid coffee plantations. Tour Madikeri Fort for panoramic views and local history. Spend time learning about elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp, explore Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple, and unwind by Honnamana Kere Lake before returning to your hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

CoorgCoorg

Day 5 · Coorg

Coorg to Mangalore Departure

Have breakfast at your hotel in Coorg. Afterwards, check out and travel back to Mangalore Airport or Railway Station to connect with your onward journey.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 5

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Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

India

Mullayanagiri

Karnataka's highest peak reached via a scenic short trek starting from Seethalayanagiri

India

Baba Budangiri Hills

Historic hill range known for scenic landscapes and unique regional heritage

India

Dubare Elephant Camp

Riverside camp offering hands-on opportunities to learn about and interact with elephants

Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple

India

Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple

Major Tibetan Buddhist monastery exhibiting ornate shrines and impressive traditional architecture

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

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What to budget for

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In this holiday plan

  • 4 nights in 3-star hotels: Chikmagalur 2, Coorg 2, on a breakfast-only meal plan
  • Transport by dedicated vehicle (Dzire, Innova, or Tempo Traveller) for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • All inner line permits
  • Toll taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, and driver allowances

Plan for these extras

  • −Personal expenses like entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.
  • −Any extra meals
  • −Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary
  • −Boating and other activities
  • −Any entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safari, or anything else
  • −Room heater charges
  • −Insurance
  • −Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

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Good to know

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When to goOct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹12,500

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.

Local know-how
  • Vehicles can travel only up to Seethalayanagiri Hills; visiting Mullayanagiri peak requires a short trek from that point.
  • The road journey between Mangalore and Chikmagalur or Chikmagalur and Coorg takes approximately 4 hours each way.
  • Monastery, park, camp, or museum entry tickets and optional activities like boating are payable directly by guests.
When is the best time to visit Chikmagalur, Coorg?

Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

How many days is Chikmagalur and Coorg Hills Tour?

5 days and 4 nights, across 2 destinations.

Which places does Chikmagalur and Coorg Hills Tour cover?

Chikmagalur, Coorg. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Chikmagalur, Coorg?

Mullayanagiri; Baba Budangiri Hills; Dubare Elephant Camp; Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple.

Who is Chikmagalur and Coorg Hills Tour best suited to?

couples, families, friends

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Chikmagalur and Coorg Hills Tour cost?

From ₹12,500 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 4-night itinerary?

4 nights in 3-star hotels: Chikmagalur 2, Coorg 2, on a breakfast-only meal plan; Transport by dedicated vehicle (Dzire, Innova, or Tempo Traveller) for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary; All inner line permits; Toll taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, and driver allowances. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Chikmagalur and Coorg Hills Tour?

Personal expenses like entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.; Any extra meals; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary; Boating and other activities; Any entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safari, or anything else; Room heater charges; Insurance; Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.

How do I book Chikmagalur and Coorg Hills Tour?

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Do I need a visa for Chikmagalur, Coorg?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹12,500
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.
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