Photo: Rahul / UnsplashChikkamagaluru
Karnataka, India
Karnataka's coffee country: misty Western Ghats ridges, estate homestays, waterfalls and the state's highest peak. A favourite long-weekend escape from Bengaluru.
- Backpacker / day
- ₹1,800–3,200
- Mid-range / day
- ₹7,400–14,000
- Best time
- September to March
- Ideal length
- 2–3 days
Day by day
3-day itinerary
₹5,400–9,600per person on a backpacker budget (estimate), excluding travel to get there
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Day 1: Into coffee country
Drive from Bengaluru, check into an estate homestay and take an estate walk to learn how coffee is grown and processed.
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Day 2: Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri
Sunrise at Mullayanagiri, then the Baba Budangiri shrine and viewpoints along the ridge.
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Day 3: Waterfalls and back
Visit Hebbe or Jhari Falls (by jeep), or Kalhatti Falls on the way, before driving back.
When to go
- Jan★ Best
- Feb★ Best
- Mar★ Best
- Apr—
- May—
- Jun—
- Jul—
- Aug—
- Sep★ Best
- Oct★ Best
- Nov★ Best
- Dec★ Best
September to March.
Money notes
Many homestays include breakfast and dinner. The sights are spread out, so a car or scooter is the main extra cost; jeeps are needed for some waterfalls.