Logo
nxVoy
Home
logo

Building your Sakleshpur Chikkamagaluru and Kemmangundi Tour itinerary…

20 years of travel expertise
India · A flexible NxVoy holiday

Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru & Kemmangundi Tour

4 nights from Bangalore, exploring Hoysala temples, coffee country, and Western Ghats waterfalls
Duration
4 nights
Destination
Bangalore · Sakleshpur · Chikkamagaluru · Kemmangundi · Bangalore
Designed for
Groups
Best time
Jan
OverviewDay by dayPlaces to exploreMake it yoursWhat to budget forGood to know
Shasa
A ready-made idea. A holiday you can change.

Choose your dates, compare live flights and hotels, then add or remove stops and experiences in your draft.

The journey

Set out on a four-night road trip through Karnataka, starting from Bangalore and climbing into the lush Western Ghats. Begin with the giant Bahubali monolith at Shravanabelagola and the star-shaped ramparts of Manjarabad Fort in Sakleshpur, then continue across the historic Hoysala heartlands with guided visits to Belur and Halebeedu.

Your journey takes you deep into the coffee hills of Chikkamagaluru, visiting Baba Budangiri and Jhari Waterfall, along with a wildlife jeep safari in Bhadra Sanctuary. Conclude high in the retreat of Kemmangundi, riding a four-by-four jeep through forest tracks to reach Hebbe Falls before returning to Bangalore.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Shravanabelagola: View the colossal 57-foot granite monolith of Bahubali Gommateshwara atop Vindhyagiri hill

02

Manjarabad Fort: Explore Tipu Sultan's eight-pointed star fort with views across the Western Ghats

03

Belur & Halebeedu: Admire intricate Hoysala stone carvings on a guided tour of royal temples

04

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary: Board a jeep safari through forests and backwaters to look for wildlife

05

Hebbe Falls: Ride a 4x4 jeep through dense forest tracks to reach cascading mountain waters

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

Start with this itinerary. In your draft, change the stops, stays and activities to suit your holiday.

5 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
SakleshpurSakleshpur

Day 1 · Sakleshpur

Bangalore to Sakleshpur via Shravanabelagola

Board your private vehicle in Bangalore and begin the scenic drive towards Sakleshpur. Stop en route at Shravanabelagola to see the 57-foot monolithic Bahubali statue carved from granite, reachable via over 600 steps or an optional palanquin service. Continue to Sakleshpur to tour Manjarabad Fort, built by Tipu Sultan in a distinctive star shape. Walk along the ramparts to admire strategic views of the surrounding Western Ghats before settling in for the night in Sakleshpur.

Meal notes

Meals not included

ChikkamagaluruChikkamagaluru

Day 2 · Chikkamagaluru

Hoysala Temples of Belur & Halebeedu to Chikkamagaluru

Depart Sakleshpur and drive to the historic twin towns of Belur and Halebeedu. Join a guided tour exploring the masterworks of Hoysala architecture, admiring the intricate stone reliefs and detailed sculptures at Chennakesava Temple in Belur and Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebeedu. Afterwards, travel onwards into Karnataka's coffee capital, Chikkamagaluru. Check into Ibbani Heritage Homestay and spend the rest of your evening relaxing amid the homestay's picturesque surroundings.

Meal notes

Meals not included

ChikkamagaluruChikkamagaluru

Day 3 · Chikkamagaluru

Baba Budangiri Hills, Waterfalls and Bhadra Safari

Savour an authentic local lunch at your heritage homestay before heading out to explore the scenic surroundings of Chikkamagaluru. Visit Jhari Waterfall, often called Breezy Falls, and head into the sacred Baba Budangiri (Datta Peeta) range to admire its hills and mountain waterfalls. Later, take an open-jeep safari through Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, observing dense jungle and backwaters for wildlife such as elephants, leopards, and bird species. Return to your homestay in the evening for dinner.

Meal notes

Lunch and dinner included

KemmangundiKemmangundi

Day 4 · Kemmangundi

Kemmangundi and 4x4 Jeep Ride to Hebbe Falls

Travel from Chikkamagaluru to Kemmangundi. Check into Kemmangundi Hill Resort, settle into your room, and sit down for lunch served at your resort. After lunch, your driver picks you up for an off-road journey by four-by-four jeep through dense forests to reach Hebbe Falls. Spend time taking photos and taking in the spray of the cascading mountain waters before returning to your resort in Kemmangundi.

Meal notes

Lunch included

KemmangundiKemmangundi

Day 5 · Kemmangundi

Kemmangundi to Bangalore Departure

After your stay in the hills of Kemmangundi, board your private vehicle and begin the return journey to Bangalore. Your trip concludes upon arrival in Bangalore.

Meal notes

Meals not included

Day 1 of 5

This is your starting plan. Available flights, hotels and activity options are checked when you build your draft.

Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

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

Gommateshwara Bahubali Statue

India

Gommateshwara Bahubali Statue

The world's tallest monolithic granite statue, standing 57 feet atop Vindhyagiri hill.

India

Manjarabad Fort

Unique star-shaped fort built by Tipu Sultan offering sweeping panoramas of the Western Ghats.

India

Belur & Halebeedu Temples

Exquisite 12th-century Hoysala temple complexes renowned for intricate poetic stone carvings.

India

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

Thrilling forest jeep safari through scenic backwaters home to tigers, elephants, and leopards.

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

This is your NxVoy holiday

Love the idea. Make it yours.

Pick your dates and who is travelling. Shasa turns this route into a draft with live options for you to compare and customise.

Make the route yours

Ask Shasa to add or remove stops and decide how long you want to stay.

Choose your stays

Compare live hotel and room options that suit your budget.

Find flights that fit

Review flight choices from your home city for your travel dates.

Build your kind of day

Add experiences, swap plans or leave time to explore on your own.

Shasa AI
From inspiration to your own holiday

Review what is available and the full price before checkout. Building a draft does not make a booking.

Plan with the full picture

What to budget for

What this sample holiday is built around. Your selected flights, stays and activities determine the final price and inclusions in the draft.

In this holiday plan

  • 4 nights in premium properties: Sakleshpur 1, Chikkamagaluru 2, Kemmangundi 1
  • All pickups, drops, and transfers in a private AC vehicle
  • Guided tour of Belur and Halebeedu archaeological sites
  • Excursion to Hebbe Falls by 4x4 Jeep
  • Personalized travel itinerary curated to preferences
  • End-to-end trip support and continuous guidance throughout the journey

Plan for these extras

  • −Personal expenses: drinks, laundry, shopping, etc.
  • −Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • −Costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather, strikes, road closures or flight changes
  • −Anything not specifically listed in the inclusions

A little preparation goes a long way

Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goJan, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec
Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹7,400

per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, activities.

Local know-how
  • Climbing to the Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola involves over 600 stone steps; a paid palanquin service is available locally.
  • The excursion to Hebbe Falls involves a bumpy off-road 4x4 jeep drive through forest tracks.
  • Bhadra Wildlife Safari and sightseeing timings are subject to forest department regulations and weather conditions.
When is the best time to visit Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru, Kemmangundi?

Jan, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec

How many days is Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru & Kemmangundi Tour?

5 days and 4 nights, across 3 destinations.

Which places does Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru & Kemmangundi Tour cover?

Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru, Kemmangundi. 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 Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru, Kemmangundi?

Gommateshwara Bahubali Statue; Manjarabad Fort; Belur & Halebeedu Temples; Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary; Hebbe Falls.

Who is Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru & Kemmangundi 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 Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru & Kemmangundi Tour cost?

From ₹7,400 per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, activities.. 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 premium properties: Sakleshpur 1, Chikkamagaluru 2, Kemmangundi 1; All pickups, drops, and transfers in a private AC vehicle; Guided tour of Belur and Halebeedu archaeological sites; Excursion to Hebbe Falls by 4x4 Jeep; Personalized travel itinerary curated to preferences; End-to-end trip support and continuous guidance throughout the journey. 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 Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru & Kemmangundi Tour?

Personal expenses: drinks, laundry, shopping, etc.; Meals not mentioned in the itinerary; Costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather, strikes, road closures or flight changes; Anything not specifically listed in the inclusions.

How do I book Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru & Kemmangundi Tour?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.

Do I need a visa for Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru, Kemmangundi?

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
₹7,400
per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, activities.
Flights not included
Talk to a travel expert
Choose your dates and travellers. Compare live options in your draft, then review the total before checkout.
Shasa
Plan with Shasa
Your NxVoy travel expert · here when you need help
  • Your route, your pace — add or remove stops
  • Compare flights, stays & activities
  • Review before checkout, you choose what to book
  • Cancellation terms shown for each live option
Powered by NxVoy Shasa AIIATA-accreditedDPIIT approvedTTHA member
Trusted & Accredited

Backed by 20+ years and the industry's leading bodies

Every NxVoy journey is delivered in partnership with Maanas Sarover Tours & Travels, an IATA-accredited house with two decades of on-the-ground expertise and membership across India's foremost travel and tourism bodies.

IATAIATA
Incredible IndiaIncredible India
TAFITAFI
ADTOIADTOI
ATOAIATOAI
ATTOIATTOI
ABTOABTO
TOAITOAI
GTAAGTAA
FOTOFOTO
IATTEIATTE
ETAAETAA
Tamil Nadu TourismTamil Nadu Tourism
Gujarat TourismGujarat Tourism
Haryana TourismHaryana Tourism
Telangana TourismTelangana Tourism
Karnataka TourismKarnataka Tourism
IATAIATA
Incredible IndiaIncredible India
TAFITAFI
ADTOIADTOI
ATOAIATOAI
ATTOIATTOI
ABTOABTO
TOAITOAI
GTAAGTAA
FOTOFOTO
IATTEIATTE
ETAAETAA
Tamil Nadu TourismTamil Nadu Tourism
Gujarat TourismGujarat Tourism
Haryana TourismHaryana Tourism
Telangana TourismTelangana Tourism
Karnataka TourismKarnataka Tourism

Ready to make it yours?

Choose your dates and who is travelling. Shasa builds your draft with live flight and hotel options. Make it yours, then book when you are ready.

Prefer a hand? Talk to a travel expert →
NxVoy · Your holiday, your way. Review your itinerary, live prices and each service's terms before booking.
From, per person₹7,400Excludes flights