Maps 

Karnataka

Destination Info

Chikmagalur

Bhadra

Kalasa

 

 

 

 
 

KAR/05 - Explore the unexplored Karnataka (Plantations + Wildlife + Rainforest) 

Route - Chikmagalur (2 nights) - Bhadra (2) - Kalasa (1) 

Highlights - This is an activity centric circuit where guests can focus on exploring Chimlagalur, Bhadra Reservoir and Kudremukh Area.

Chikmagalur (3000-3500 ft asl) - Coffee plantations and forests combine to give a feel that is a little different to Coorg. The area is less populated and plantations are larger, surrounded with hills, forests and river streams. 

Trekking in the mountains, Walking through the Coffee Plantation, Bird Watching are popular activities here. Guests can visit Halebid and Belur temples that are well visited. Kemmanagundi hill station is also accessible from here.

Bhadra (3000-3500 ft asl) - Set on Bhadra Reservoir, area is surrounded by forests that abound in wildlife. Apart from jeep rides into the Bhadra Tiger Reserve Wildlife Sanctuary, there are water based adventures such as sailing, kayaking, water cycle, water trampoline, joy fishing on offer. 

Other activities include guided trekking, island camping, bird watching, mountain biking, rock climbing for children and star gazing. Visits to Tyverekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari and to the Sakkrebyle Elephant camp are also options here .

Kalasa - Here guests can experience a rainforest. Activities here comprise Trekking, Kayaking, River Rafting and Biking under the supervision of skilled trainers from Bangalore. 

From a Pilgrimage perspective, Sringeri Mutt and Annapoorneshwari temple are visited from here.   

Excursions from Kalasa - Waterfall, Panchtirtha, Kalaseshwar Temple, Kudremukh National Park

Activities at Kalasa - Trekking and Mountaineering, Plantation Visit, Jungle Safari

Distance

  • Bangalore - Chikmagalur - 250 kms

  • Chikmagalur - Bhadra - 50 - 70 kms (depending on stay location)

  • Bhadra - Kalasa - 310 kms

Best Season to Visit - Oct - March

Accommodation Options - Kalasa / Chikmagalur - Bhadra

 

Please email to kar05@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for further details and a quote (Estimated hotel cost and transportation) for the above itinerary or any other itinerary (Extended or truncated) or call us