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Chikmagalurಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು
Spend 2–3 days: coffee estate tours, hill‑station hikes and temple visits; day‑trip to Kemmannagundi or B.B. Hills fits in a half‑day.
Chikmagalur sits at the foot of Karnataka’s highest Western Ghats range. Its coffee plantations, hill‑stations and nearby temples make it a compact base for nature‑focused itineraries. Two to three days cover the town, a coffee‑farm visit and one hill‑station hike; longer stays suit multiple treks.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, cool)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airports
- IXE · BLR
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Chikmagalur100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chikmagalur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of petty theft in crowded markets and negotiate transport fares clearly.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire/ambulance · 112 General emergency (India) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXE Mangalore International (≈170 km (106 mi) by road, 3–4 h bus).IXE Mangalore International (≈106 mi (170 km) by road, 3–4 h bus).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws charge a fixed rate; negotiate before boarding.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFilter coffee (cup)₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi per km₹10 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Amrutapura Temple₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedMid‑range homestay room (double), a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range homestay room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range homestay room (double), a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXE Mangalore International (≈170 km (106 mi) by road, 3–4 h bus) · BLR Bengaluru (Bangalore) International (≈250 km (155 mi), 5 h by bus/coach)IXE Mangalore International (≈106 mi (170 km) by road, 3–4 h bus) · BLR Bengaluru (Bangalore) International (≈155 mi (250 km), 5 h by bus/coach)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chikmagalur: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Autorickshaws charge a fixed rate; negotiate before boarding. Taxis cost about ₹10 per km. State buses link Chikmagalur to Hassan, Bangalore, Mangalore and nearby hill stations. Walkable town centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kemmannagundi
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Taxi or bus from town, ~45 km (28 mi), 1 hTaxi or bus from town, ~28 mi (45 km), 1 h
Popular viewpoint; best early morning.
B.B. Hills (Bababudan Giri)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Minibus from private busstand, departs 12:30 PMMinibus from private busstand, departs 12:30 PM PM
One‑hour summit visit; return bus 5 PM.
Amrutapura Temple
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Taxi, 67 km (42 mi) north, ~1.5 hTaxi, 42 mi (67 km) north, ~1.5 h
Historic temple, modest entry fee.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Empire
Budget rooms ~₹1,000/night; basic amenities
Hotel Soundarya Residency
Budget, some A/C, ~₹1,200/night
Gatikallu Homestay
Mid‑range, remote setting, ₹1,750/night
Eagle Eye Resort
Splurge resort 45 km (28 mi) out, full‑board, price variesSplurge resort 28 mi (45 km) out, full‑board, price varies
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–₹2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–₹5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range homestay room (double)1 × 2 nights × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹2,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Taxi within town (₹10 km)2 × ₹200 · check | ₹400 |
| Coffee‑farm tour2 × ₹800 · check | ₹1,600 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,940 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,340 per person per day, bed included | ₹21,340≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Filter coffee (cup) | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Masala dosa | ₹35–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw 5 km | ₹100–₹150 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi per km | ₹10 (≈ under US$1) |
| Entry to Amrutapura Temple | ₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Autorickshaw drivers may overcharge; agree on fare up‑front.
- Roads to hill stations can be slippery during monsoon; check conditions.
- Limited night transport after 8 pm; plan return trips early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire/ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (India)
- 112
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Chikmagalurಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire/ambulance101
- General emergency (India)112
Embassy
US consulate in Bangalore; other nations use the US or UK embassy in Bengaluru.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mangalore → Chikmagalur (taxi, 170 km): ≈₹1,700–₹2,200 (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km within town: ≈₹100 (fixed rate, negotiate)
Say or show
- ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is it? (idu eshtu?)
- ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಪಾವತಿಸಬಹುದೇ? — Can I pay by card? (card moolaka paavatisabude?)
- ಶೌಚಾಲಯ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya elli?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chikmagalur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (dry, cool) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a coffee‑farm tour (₹500–₹1,200) for a deeper experience.
- Combine hill‑station hike with night stay at a homestay for budget‑friendly immersion.
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