Chikmagalur

Mangalore airport (IXE ^IATA), 170 km Bangalore airport (BLR ^IATA), 250 km.

Passenger trains are available from Shimoga and Kadur at a distance of 40 km.

Arrivals and departures from Chikkamagaluru Railway Station

• Train Number 56271: Shivamogga-Chikkamagaluru Passenger-Departs Shivamogga at 18:15 and arrives Chikkamagaluru at 21:30 [via; Kadur Jn]
• Train Number 56272: Chikkamagaluru-Shivamogga Passenger-Departs Chikkamagaluru at 06:30 and arrives Shivamogga at 09:30 [via; Kadur Jn]
• Train Number 56277: Chikkamagaluru-Yeshvantpur Jn Fast Passenger-Departs Chikkamagaluru at 07:30 and arrives Yeshvantpur Jn at 14:15 [via; Kadur Jn]
• Train Number 56278: Yeshvantpur Jn-Chikkamagaluru Fast Passenger-Departs Yeshvantpur Jn at 15:15 and arrives Chikkamagaluru at 22:20 [via; Kadur Jn]
• 🌍 Chikmagalur railway station. (updated Apr 2020)

Chikmagalur is located on the highway from Hassan towards Shringeri and has regular Luxury as well as ordinary buses from Bangalore. Regular ordinary buses connect Chikmagalur to Mysore, Hassan with a single services to Kozhikode. Buses from interior Karnataka towards Mangalore too pass via Chikmagalur and hence, ordinary buses connect Chikmaglur regularly to Dharmastala, Mangalore, Shimoga, Davangere and Sringeri.

You can drive to Chikmagalur comfortably by road from Hassan60 km, which is again 185 km from Bangalore.

You can hire a taxi or rent a car from Bangalore to visit Chikmagalur. Out station car rental companies charge for a minimum of 250 km/day @ a fare/km rate + driver charges (BA/TA: Boarding Allowance Travel Allowance). The fares depend upon the type of car you are looking for. It is advisable to rent cars from reliable and established car rental operators.

Drivers don't go by meters. They fix a charge for the place you want to go; bargaining is up to you. The more your attire and luggage announce that you are a tourist the greater the chance of drivers ripping you off.

Tourist cabs are the best choice in case you want to tour the city all day or visit nearby places like Kemmannagundi. Costs are about ₹10 per kilometre.

• 🌍 Amrutapura Temple, Amrutapura. This temple is in the village of Amrutapura, 67 km north of Chikmagalur. (updated Apr 2015)

• 🌍 Veera Narayana Temple (Belavadi), Belavadi. The village Belavadi is home to this well-known temple. It is approximately 30 km from Chikmagature. (updated Apr 2015)

• B.B.Hills (Bababudangiri). Minibus starts from the Private busstand everyday by 12:30PM. Once you reach B.B.Hills, you have just one hour to explore the hills because the same bus returns by 5PM. There is only one tea shop at B.B.Hills, so you have to beg for a plate of hot porottas. But you can skip the eating as the scenes are terrific. (updated Apr 2015)

• Agumbe (3 hour drive). (updated Apr 2015)

• Food Palace, R.G Rd. Fairly medium sized fast-food joint, ideal for breakfast as well. Very clean hotel. 
• Hotel Kamat, Indira Gandhi Rd. 
• Maharaja Restaurant, IG Rd. You will get very good non-veg food at very reasonable price. The service is very nice. 
• Malnad Paradise, Indira Gandhi Rd. 
• Mayura Vegetarian, Near Head Post Office. for Masala Dosai, a fermented crepe made from rice batter, black lentils, potato and onions. ₹35 (updated Apr 2015)
• Raj Mahal Hotel, Indira Gandhi Rd. 
• Salpicon, K.M Rd (head north-east on KM Rd. Pass by Gas Station (on the left). Destination is on the right, opp APMC Market and nearby to AIT college), ☏ +91 98 45231359. M 4PM-9:30PM; Tu-Su 11:30AM-9:30PM. Burger shop with a unique flavour of herbs on it. 
• Hotel Soundarya (opposite to Chikmaglur bus stand). (updated Feb 2018)

• Castle Homestay, Kadabagere, Sangameshwar Pet Post, ☏ +91 82622 52249. 
• Hotel Soundarya Residency and Hotel Soundarya Deluxe, Indira Gandhi Rd (nearby the bus stand). 
• Town Canteen, Ratnagiri Rd (opposite DACG Polytechnic). Do not miss the Masala Dosa. One of the famous joints for them, they may beat even Vidyarthi Bhavan of Bangalore. Avoid extra butter. 

• Eagle Eye Resort, Hoscodu Estate, Via – Sangameshwarpet (between Bhadra and Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary Kadavanthi. From Chikmagalur follow the road about 45 km toward Aldur. From Aldur Junction turn right and travel until you reach a small church on the left. Turn right there. Total distance from Chikmagalur is about 45 km), ☏ +91 8262 324522. ₹1,400-₹4,000. 
• The Gateway Hotel, K.M. Rd (opposite Pavitravana Jyothinagar), ☏ +91 8262 660660, +91 8262 660661. 
• The Planters Court, K M Rd, ☏ +91 8262 2235881. 
• The Serai, Mugthihalli, K M Rd, Karnataka. 

• Hotel Empire, Off Indira Gandhi Rd. Opened around 2010, small but good rooms, clean bathrooms but questionable service. ₹1,000. 
• Hotel Soundarya Residency, Indira Gandhi Rd. Some rooms have A/C. 
• Raj Mahal Hotel, Indira Gandhi Road. (updated Apr 2015)

• 🌍 Gatikallu Homestay, 5 Kerekal Estate, Sunkasale Post, Mudigere (T), Aramane Thalagur, ☏ +91-974-229-6065, gatikalluhomestay@gmail.com. Tucked in a remote corner of Chikmagalur district. ₹1750. 
• 🌍 Mekanagadde Homestay, Mekanagadde, Mudigere, ☏ +91 9241 222 504, mekanagadde.weebly@gmail.com. Check-in: 11AM, check-out: 11AM. Scenic homestay within the Western Ghats of Chikmagalur. Serves authentic food. ₹2000. (updated Dec 2016)

• Eagle Eye Resort, Hoscodu Estate, Via – Sangameshwarpet. Between Bhadra and Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary Kadavanthi (From Chikmagalur follow the road about 45 km toward Aldur. From Aldur Junction turn right and travel until you reach a small church on the left. Turn right there. Total distance from Chikmagalur is about 45 km), ☏ +91 8262 324522. Scenic resort with sports, volleyball, badminton and a bonfire in the evenings. River side picnic (extra cost of ₹500). Shooting and target practice cost ₹1,400-4,000 per day/person. Room/cottage/villa/glass-house with a mini skywalk. Room rate includes breakfast-lunch-dinner and tea in the morning and evening. 
• The Gateway Hotel, K.M. Rd (opposite Pavitravana Jyothinagar), ☏ +91 8262 660660-1. Restored colonial architecture in the coffee district, surrounded by sights and sounds of nature. 
• The Planters Court, K M Rd, ☏ +91 8262 223 5881. Accommodation includes 3 suites. Multi cuisine restaurants serving local Malnad cuisine to North Indian, Chinese & European specialities. 
• The Serai, Mugthihalli, K M Rd. Check-in: 2:30PM, check-out: 12:30PM. 
• Thotadhahalli Home Stay, Thotadhahalli Estate, Kaimara (P), ☏ +919448245240, pallaviprakash33@yahoo.com.