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. 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.
After spending ample amount of time in the mountains, we will head back to homestay for an eventful night.
The next day 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, do an offbeat trek to Bandekallu Gudda that takes an hour on a rugged trail through coffee estates. 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 with water sports
Campfire with a social gathering in the night
Journey to Chikkamagaluru
Start from Bangalore, overnight journey to Chikmagalur.
Activities : Sightseeing
Highest peak Mullayanagiri, Buttermilk Falls, Bababudangiri hills
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
Finish Lunch at a local restaurant. Food options are limited here.
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.
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. In case we get delayed, this place can be explored on next day also.
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.
Activities : Sightseeing
Offbeat Bandekallu Trek, Hirekolale Lake, Yagachi Backwaters
Start the day early, freshen up.
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.
Have Breakfast, pack your bags, check out of the estate homestay.
Give a visit to beautiful Hirekolale Lake which is located at a breathtaking location in the middle of lush green coffee estates.
Take a pit stop at Yagachi Backwaters that offers many exciting water sports. Have Lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Activities : Sightseeing
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