Chikmagalur (3000-4000 ft asl): (Karnataka) - Chikmagalur is known for its Coffee and Spice Plantations. Chikmagalur is situated about 3000 ft above sea level and enjoys pleasant weather throughout the year.

Chikmagalur and area around offers homestays and plantation getaways that offer guests nature / activity centric stay option. Chikmagalur is also home to a few resorts that cater to luxury getaway segment.  Stays could be anywhere upto 35 kms from Chikmagalur in either direction.

Areas of accommodation around Chikmagalur

• Chikmagalur Sringeri Route - 27 kms from Chikmagalur is Mudigere and the area is directly connected if guests arrive from Belur or Hassan. There are a number of plantation homestays here. Flameback Lodges a luxury getaway is situated here.

• Chikmagalur - Bhadra Route - This is the area that is surrounded by Kemmanagundi on one side and Bhadra Reservoir and reserve forest around it on the other side. 

• Chikmagalur Outskirts - Chikmagalur outskirts have a few plantation stays / small resorts / adventure oriented simple stay options (No TVs). Luxury Resorts The Serai and Gateway are situated here. 

• Chikmagalur Town - Couple of Homestays / Hotels are situated here. Good for economy and sightseeing centric guests.

Excursions

• Kemmanagundi (46 kms) is a hill station and highest point around the area and also a point guests visit while in the area.

• Baba Budangiri Hills (20 kms) - Guests Visit the Dargah of Baba Budangiri

• Bhadra Reserve (50 kms) - Reservoir on Bhadra River. Bhadra national park has a wide range of flora and fauna and good option for a day excursion. From here guests can also visit Tyverekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari and visits to the Sakkrebyle Elephant camp. 

• Annapoorneshwari Temple (80 kms) - Renowned Pilgrimage destination at Horanadu.

• Sringeri (83 kms) - Renowned Pilgrimage destination

• Halebid / Belur temples (50 kms) - Halebid / Belur temples, known for its Hoysala era architecture, are situated in between Hassan and Chikmagalur and therefore accessible from either of the two.

Activities:  Fishing, Boating, Trekking, Rock Climbing, Bird Watching, Plantation Walks.