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Voykit pocket guide · India
Chinnadagudihundi
Skip unless you have a specific reason to visit a tiny village with no shops, no taxis and no restaurants: a half-day trip from Mysore or Nanjangud at most.
Chinnadagudihundi (also called C.H.Gudi) is a small village in Mysore district, Karnataka, about 7 km from Nanjangud. It has a railway station, a school and one temple. There are no taxis, no buses, no restaurants and no accommodation. Most travellers use it as a picnic spot or a short stop on the way to Chamarajanagar. A half-day is enough.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (heat)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹500–1,000 (train fare and snacks from Nanjangud) · Mid ₹1,000–2,000 · High ₹2,000+ (with a hired car from Mysore) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Train Mysore–Chinnadagudihundi (one way) | ₹20–50 (check) |
| Bus Mysore–Nanjangud (one way) | ₹30–60 (check) |
| Bottle of water | ₹20 |
| Simple meal in Nanjangud | ₹80–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MYQ · Mysore Airport
- Limited flights; most visitors use Bengaluru (BLR), 3–4 h by road
Typical fares
- Train Mysore → Chinnadagudihundi
- about ₹20–50, about 1 h (check)
- Bus Mysore → Nanjangud
- about ₹30–60, about 30 min (check)
- Auto Nanjangud → Chinnadagudihundi
- about ₹200–300 (negotiate)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking only. No autorickshaws, taxis or local buses. Locals may offer a motorcycle ride for a negotiated fee.
See and do
Known for
- Saneshwara temple
- Chinnadagudi School
- Picnic trips from Mysore
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mysore | Train (about 1 h) or bus via Nanjangud | About 1–1.5 h |
| Nanjangud | Bus or train, 7 km (4.3 mi)Bus or train, 4.3 mi (7 km) | 15–20 min |
| Chamarajanagar | Bus via Nanjangud, about 30 km (19 mi)Bus via Nanjangud, about 19 mi (30 km) | About 1 h |
| Bylakuppe | Bus via Mysore, about 50 km (31 mi)Bus via Mysore, about 31 mi (50 km) | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Nanjangud
- 7 km (4.3 mi) away; the nearest town with hotels and restaurants.4.3 mi (7 km) away; the nearest town with hotels and restaurants.
- Mysore
- About 25 km (16 mi); far more options and attractions.About 16 mi (25 km); far more options and attractions.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | ಎಷ್ಟು?eshtu |
| Where is the station? | ಸ್ಟೇಷನ್ ಎಲ್ಲಿ?station elli |
| I need a bus to Nanjangud | ನನಗೆ ನಂಜನಗೂಡಿಗೆ ಬಸ್ ಬೇಕುnanage nanjanagoodige bas beku |
| Thank you | ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳುdhanyavādagaḷu |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- No shops, no restaurants, no ATMs in the village.
- Last train back to Mysore: check the schedule before you arrive.
- Mobile signal may be weak; download offline maps.
Very safe; the main risk is being stranded without transport. Carry water and snacks, and confirm the return train or bus time before you arrive.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chinnadagudihundi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Saneshwara temple
- Chinnadagudi School
- Picnic trips from Mysore
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Chinnadagudihundi, revision 5300689 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300689
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Chinnadagudihundi
ಚಿನ್ನದಗುಡಿಹುಂಡಿಗೆ ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗಿ
Take me to Chinnadagudihundi, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
Kannada is the main language; English is understood in Nanjangud and Mysore but not in the village.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/chinnadagudihundi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.