Chikmagalur (district)
Discover Chikmagalur (district)
Reachable by road or train from Bangalore. Bus journey takes 5.5 hr either via Kadur (NH206) or Hassan (NH48). Train journey takes almost 3-3.5 hr (till Kadur/Birur). As of 2006, there is no direct connectivity by train (a rail line between Kadur and Chikkamagaluru is under construction). One need to alight at Kadur/Birur and take bus to Chikmagalur for 40 km (45 minutes). Camp and jungle safari at Bhadra Tiger Reserve,. Trekking at Kudremukh National park, Kemmannagundi, Ballalrayanadurga fort. Numerous waterfalls during rainy season
What to Experience in Chikmagalur (district)
Taste of Chikmagalur (district)...
Filter coffee made from locally grown coffee beans. There are plenty of homestays and resorts in this district at various places. Many places in Western ghat region gets flooded during rains. Fill the fuel tank of your automobile before going to remote villages as chances of getting fuel are very less. Wild animals like Elephant, Tiger and Gaur are present in this district and sometimes can be seen on roads. Drive carefully as many roads are narrow and curvy.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsReachable by road or train from Bangalore. Bus journey takes 5.5 hr either via Kadur (NH206) or Hassan (NH48). Train journey takes almost 3-3.5 hr (till Kadur/Birur). As of 2006, there is no direct connectivity by train (a rail line between Kadur and Chikkamagaluru is under construction). One need to alight at Kadur/Birur and take bus to Chikmagalur for 40 km (45 minutes). Buses are available from Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore. Camp and jungle safari at Bhadra Tiger Reserve,. Trekking at Kudremukh National park, Kemmannagundi, Ballalrayanadurga fort. Numerous waterfalls during rainy season Filter coffee made from locally grown coffee beans. There are plenty of homestays and resorts in this district at various places. Many places in Western ghat region gets flooded during rains. Fill the fuel tank of your automobile before going to remote villages as chances of getting fuel are very less....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Camp and jungle safari at Bhadra Tiger Reserve,. Trekking at Kudremukh National park, Kemmannagundi, Ballalrayanadurga fort. Numerous waterfalls during rainy season Filter coffee made from locally grown coffee beans. There are plenty of homestays and resorts in this district at various places. Many places in Western ghat region gets flooded during rains. Fill the fuel tank of your automobile before going to remote villages as chances of getting fuel are very less. Wild animals like Elephant, Tiger and Gaur are present in this district and sometimes can be seen on roads. Drive carefully as many roads are narrow and curvy.
Where to Stay
There are plenty of homestays and resorts in this district at various places. Many places in Western ghat region gets flooded during rains. Fill the fuel tank of your automobile before going to remote villages as chances of getting fuel are very less. Wild animals like Elephant, Tiger and Gaur are present in this district and sometimes can be seen on roads. Drive carefully as many roads are narrow and curvy.
Language & Talk
Reachable by road or train from Bangalore. Bus journey takes 5.5 hr either via Kadur (NH206) or Hassan (NH48). Train journey takes almost 3-3.5 hr (till Kadur/Birur). As of 2006, there is no direct connectivity by train (a rail line between Kadur and Chikkamagaluru is under construction). One need to alight at Kadur/Birur and take bus to Chikmagalur for 40 km (45 minutes). Buses are available from Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore. Camp and jungle safari at Bhadra Tiger Reserve,. Trekking at Kudremukh National park, Kemmannagundi, Ballalrayanadurga fort. Numerous waterfalls during rainy season Filter coffee made from locally grown coffee beans. There are plenty of homestays and resorts in this district at various places. Many places in Western ghat region gets flooded during rains.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Many places in Western ghat region gets flooded during rains. Fill the fuel tank of your automobile before going to remote villages as chances of getting fuel are very less. Wild animals like Elephant, Tiger and Gaur are present in this district and sometimes can be seen on roads. Drive carefully as many roads are narrow and curvy.
Glimpses of Chikmagalur (district)
a view of mountains and trees from a hill
a view of a mountain range with trees and mountains in the background
green trees on mountain during daytime
a herd of cattle walking down a road next to a forest
green trees beside river during daytime
Finding connection in the mountains
a view of mountains and trees from a hill
a view of a mountain range with trees and mountains in the background
green trees on mountain during daytime
a herd of cattle walking down a road next to a forest
green trees beside river during daytime
Finding connection in the mountains
a view of mountains and trees from a hill