Karnataka, India

Chikmagalur

The birthplace of Indian coffee, with Mullayanagiri (Karnataka's highest peak) and dense forest treks.

Right nowupdated 1 d ago

Chikmagalur is in good shape right now. Max around 23°C with manageable rain — pleasant hill weather. A short trip this week looks worthwhile.

Confidence: 80%

Weather

7-day forecast

19°C96% humidity

➡️19 km/h wind

Sun 30

24°

19°

5 mm

➡️24

Mon 31

24°

19°

3 mm

➡️23

Tue 1

26°

19°

5 mm

➡️19

Wed 2

25°

19°

3 mm

➡️23

Thu 3

25°

19°

3 mm

➡️20

Fri 4

24°

19°

2 mm

➡️19

Sat 5

26°

19°

2 mm

➡️17

☀️ Sun & Daylight

today

🌅 Sunrise

06:14 AM

🌇 Sunset

06:40 PM

📸 Golden hour

06:10 PM

⏱️ Daylight

12h 26m

Dawn 05:54 AM · Dusk 07:00 PM · Critical for ADV rides — avoid mountain roads after dusk.

🧭 Travel guide — Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur, officially Chikkamagaluru (ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು Cikkamagaḷūru), is a city in Karnataka, known for its coffee plantations and Bababudan Giri ranges.

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📖 About — Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur (officially Chikkamagaluru, IPA: [t͡ʃikːɐmɐɡɐɭuːru]), previously known as Kiriya-Muguli, is a city, taluka and the headquarters of Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the foothills of the Chandra Drona Mountain range of the Western Ghats, the city attracts tourists from around the world for its pleasant and favourable hill station climate, tropical rainforest and coffee estates. The pristine Baba Budangiri lies to the north of Chikmagalur, where it is believed that Baba Budan introduced coffee to India.

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🕐 Visitor Info

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Timings

Mullayanagiri Peak: 06:00-18:00 | Baba Budangiri: 08:00-17:00 | Hebbe Falls: 08:00-16:00 | Jhari Falls: 08:00-17:00

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Entry Fee

Mullayanagiri & Baba Budangiri: Free | Online vehicle entry pass: ₹100 (car), ₹50 (bike), ₹150 (tempo traveller), ₹200 (mini bus) | Hebbe Falls: Jeep ₹600-₹1,000

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Closed On

No weekly closure. Vehicle entry restricted to 600 per slot (6 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-6 PM). Book online in advance.

🛣️ Road Conditions

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Good highway from Bangalore (245 km). Last 20 km to Mullayanagiri is narrow, steep, and unpaved in sections. Not recommended for buses. Jeep required for Hebbe Falls.

💡 Check local traffic updates before travelling. Conditions may change due to weather or construction.

Traveller Rating

Trip Cost Estimate

Days at Chikmagalur

Travellers

Accommodation (Homestay / budget hotel)₹6,000

Food & drinks (local meals)₹2,100

Local transport (within destination)₹1,050

Per person₹9,150

Total for 2 people₹18,300

Mid-range estimate. Excludes travel to/from Chikmagalur, activities & entrance fees.

Air Quality

No station within 15 km.

Crowd Level

Moderate

Moderate footfall — good balance of vibe & space.

Rainfall

24 hours4 mm

7 days33 mm

30 days161 mm

7-Day Forecast

Tue🌦️24°19°2.5mm

Wed🌦️26°19°2.9mm

Thu🌦️25°19°2.5mm

Fri🌦️25°19°2.1mm

Sat🌦️26°19°1.5mm

Sun🌦️26°19°1.2mm

Mon🌦️25°18°0.6mm

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Travel Tips for Chikmagalur

🍽️ Food Safety

•Hill stations get cold — hot, freshly cooked food from busy restaurants is safest.
•Avoid raw salads; opt for cooked vegetables.
•Dairy (cheese, cream) is generally fresh and safe at reputable cafes.

Try locally: Hot corn soup · Maggi noodles at mountain dhabas · Local honey and jam · Pakoras during rain

🏨 Where to Stay

Homestays₹1,000–₹2,500/night

Homestays give authentic meals included — best value in hill stations.

Heritage hotels₹3,000–₹8,000/night

Often in colonial bungalows with valley views. Book 2+ weeks ahead for weekends.

Budget guesthouses₹600–₹1,500/night

Look for ones with attached bathroom and hot water — essential in cold weather.

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Places to visit in Chikmagalur

9 places to explore nearby

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Diocese of Chikmagalur

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chikmagalur is a diocese located in the city of Chikmagalur in the ecclesiastical province of Bangalore in India.

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Chikmagalur district

Chikmagalur district, officially Chikkamagaluru district is an administrative district in the Malnad subregion of Karnataka, India. It was called Kadur (Cuddoor) district till 1947. Coffee was first cultivated in India in Chikmagalur. The hills of Chikmagalur are parts of the Western Ghats and the source of Tunga and Bhadra rivers. Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka is located in the dis

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Chikmagalur Assembly constituency

Chikmagalur Assembly constituency is one of the 224 seats in Karnataka State Assembly in India. It is part of Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency.

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Peak2.4 km away

Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur, previously known as Kiriya-Muguli, is a city and the headquarters of Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the foothills of the Chandra Drona Mountain range of the Western Ghats, the city attracts tourists from around the world for its pleasant and favourable hill station climate, tropical rainforest and coffee estates. The pristine Baba Budangiri lies to t

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Attraction2.8 km away

Hiremagalur

Hiremagalur, was until recently a separate village, is now a locality in Chikkamagaluru of Karnataka. In 1971, its population was 1,456 in an area of 1,300 hectares.

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Attraction3.5 km away

Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency

Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha Constituency was a former Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituency in Karnataka state in southern India. With the implementation of the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies in 2008, it ceased to exist.

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Attraction3.9 km away

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology (AIT) is an engineering college in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India. It was founded in 1980 by Sri Adichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Math. The college was initially affiliated during inception to the University of Mysore; in 1991 the college was re-affiliated to Kuvempu University when that university came into existence. It is currently affiliated to Visvesv

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Chikmagalur Mudigere Assembly constituency

Chikmagalur Mudigere Assembly constituency was one of the Karnataka Legislative Assemblies or Vidhan Sabha constituencies in Mysore State. It was part of Hassan Chickmagalur Lok Sabha constituency.

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