Chikmagalur Trails With Coffee Estate Stay | Muddie Trails

Hello Backpackers!

Muddie Trails Presents A Fun-Filled Weekend To Chikmagalur With Jeep Ride To The Highest Peak Of Karnataka – Mullayannagiri, A Chilling Dip In The Buttermilk Waterfalls, A Coffee Estate Homestay, Easy Trekking To Offbeat Bandekallu Gudda, Good Food And A Lot Of Socializing.

The Coffee Land Of Karnataka, Chikmagalur Located At A Distance Of 250 Km From Bangalore Is Famous For Its Elegant Hills And Enchanting Views, Along With Its Aromatic Coffee. Apart From Being Scenic, Chikmagalur Is Also A Paradise For The Trekking Lovers Who Love To Explore High Mountains Surrounded By Rainforests. Bababudangiri Mountain Range Offers Spectacular Landscapes Of The Western Ghats With Deep Sudden Dips. While Monsoons Fill The Landscapes With Misty Clouds, Drier Months Present Cool Breezes And Peaceful Sunsets.

After Checking Into Our Coffee Estate Stay, We Shall Go On A Ride To Mullayannagiri Peak Standing At 1930 Meters Above Sea Level. There Is A Temple At The Top From Where We Get A Panoramic View Of Surrounding Valleys. High Altitude Of This Mountain Attracts Heavy Winds With Enchanting Views. Post Lunch We Will Give A Visit To The Princess Statue Of Chikmagalur Town Where We Can Indulge In A Bit Of Coffee Tasting And Shopping, Visit Beautiful Hirekolale Lake Offbeat Trek To Bandekallu Gudda That Takes An Hour On A Rugged Trail Through Coffee Estates. After Spending Ample Amount Of Time Relaxing At The Top, We Will Head Back To Homestay For An Eventful Night.

The Next Day We Will Explore Buttermilk Waterfalls Where Water Dripping From The Boulders Is Almost As White As Buttermilk Most Part Of The Year. Interested Folks May Take Shower Under The Waterfalls. Another Attraction Is Bababudangiri Hills Where The Views Are As Beautiful As They Can Get. On Our Way Back To Bangalore, We Will Take A Pit Stop At Yagachi Backwaters.

Altogether, Chikmagalur Trekking & Coffee Estate Stay Experience Is A Short And Sweet Treat For A Relaxing Weekend.

Highlights Of The Chikmagalur Trip:

• Coffee Estate Stay Experience

• Highest Peak Of Karnataka – Mullayannagiri

• Hirekolale Lake

• Buttermilk Waterfalls Dip

• Offbeat Bandekallu Gudda Trek

• Bababudangiri Hills

• Princess Statue Of Chikmagalur

• Yagachi Backwaters

• Campfire With A Social Gathering In The Night 

Itinerary:

Day 0 (Journey To Chikkamagaluru)

• Start From Bangalore, An Overnight Journey To Chikkamagaluru.

 Day 1 (Highest Peak Mullayanagiri, Hirekolale Lake, Offbeat Bandekallu Trek)

• Check Into The The Coffee Estate Homestay, Freshen Up & Have Breakfast.

• Head To The Base Of Highest Peak Of Karnataka – Mullayanagiri, Switch To One Of The Local Vehicles Waiting To Ferry People From Parking To The Top Of The Hill. One Can Encounter Many Hairpin Bends On This Narrow And Curvy Road.

• There Are 100 Odd Stairs To Climb To Reach The Summit. After Soaking In The Sun And Witnessing Amazing Views Take The Jeep Ride Back To The Base.

• Return Towards Chikmagalur Town, Visit Chikka Magalu (King’s ”Younger Daughter”) Statue From Which The Name Of The Town Derives. One Can Taste And Shop For Chikmagalur Coffee Over Here.

• Have Lunch At A Local Restaurant In The Town (Veg Meals Only)

• Give A Visit To Beautiful Hirekolale Lake Which Is Located At A Breathtaking Location In The Middle Of Lush Green Coffee Estates.

• (Time & Weather Permits) Head To The Base Of Bandekallu Gudda Mountain And Start Trekking. It Takes About An Hour Of Leisurely Trek To Reach The Summit. It Can Get Slippery At The Peak Because Of Rocky Surface, Especially During Rains.

• Get Back To The Homestay And Refresh.

• Campfire With Delicious Dinner And Social Gathering At Night With Long Conversations.

• We Can Play Our Music, Sing, Dance And What Not!

• Rest In Your Assigned Rooms.

 Day 2 (Buttermilk Falls, Bababudangiri Hills, Yagachi Backwaters)

• Start The Day Early, Freshen Up And Have Breakfast.

• Pack Your Bags, Check Out Of The Estate Homestay.

• Head To Buttermilk Waterfalls (Also Called Jhari Waterfalls), Take A Rejuvenating Dip Under Chilling Water. In Order To Reach Falls From Parking Area, One Can Hike Down Or Take Local Vehicle Like Jeep Or Bike At Jhari Falls, If Available At That Time.

• Move Ahead To Stunning Views Of Bababudangiri Range, Witness A Deep Valley Usually Filled With Mist And Clouds (Especially During Monsoons).

• Finish Lunch At A Local Restaurant In Chikmagalur Town (Self Sponsored).

• (Time Permits) Take A Pit Stop At Yagachi Backwaters That Offers Many Exciting Water Sports. Indulge In Activities Such As Banana Ride, Bumper Ride, Speed Boat Etc. With Life Jackets And Take A Dip In The Fresh Waters Of Yagachi. The Water Sports Are Available Most Part Of The Year. Sometimes During Rains They Are Stopped By Authorities.

• Drive Back To Blr And Reach By Night Before Your Dinner Time.

• Share Your Experience Of A Weekend Trip To Chikmagalur With Your Friends And Colleagues.

About Trip:

• This Trip Involves Basic Facilities In Terms Of Food, Travel, And Stay Without Any Luxury, Whatsoever.

• This Is A Group Trip With Shared Model. It May Not Suit Everyone – Especially For Those Expecting Privacy And Comfort. It Best Suits For People Who Wish To Socialize.

• Please Do Not Book This Trip If You Are Not Okay With Above Points.

Travel:

• Tempo Traveler Or Mini Bus (With Push Back Seats).

• Note: This Trip Involves Overnight Journey On A Push Back Seater (Not Sleeper Or Semi-Sleeper).

• We Request You To Book This Trip Only If You Can Handle Slight Discomfort (Especially The Last Row Of The Vehicle).

Stay:

• Rooms On Sharing Basis.

• Each Room Has Comfortable Beds, Pillows And Blankets

• The Property Is Amidst Lush Green Coffee Estate Away From Main Chikmagalur Town.

Food:

• 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner (Veg/Nonveg) Are Included.
• 1 Lunch Is Self-Sponsored.
• Please Check The Inclusions, And Exclusions Of The Chikmagalur Trip Package Below For A Complete List Of Things Included In Your Trip Cost.

Chikmagalur Package Inclusions:

• Travel (Tempo Or Mini Bus, Non Ac)

• Stay At A Beautiful Coffee Estate Homestay

• Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner (Veg & Non Veg)

• Special Vehicle For Mullayanagiri Top

• Visit To All Places In Highlights Section

• Bonfire (If It Doesn’t Rain)

• Trip Lead

Chikmagalur Package Exclusions:

• Any Kind Of Jeep/Bike Ride Charges For Buttermilk Waterfalls

• Lunch On Day 2

• Water Sports Or Any Special Activity

• Any Misc. Expenses Not Mentioned In The Inclusions Above.