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Old 7th June 2015, 22:18   #106
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Re: Bangalore to Chikmagalur - Best Route & Road Status?

Thanks prguru for the detailed reply with map. It surely help.
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If you guys are planning to leave at night, the scenic route part any way does not apply. Because it only takes 5-6 hours to reach Chikkamagalur. And for night drives I would always suggest to stick to 4-lane roads whenever and where ever possible. From that point of view I would suggest the usual route : Bangalore-Hassan-Belur-Chikkamagalur.
Hey Ampere,

Yeah we do know that we can't enjoy the scenery/greenery when travelling during the night but we want to reach C'magalur early and catch the sunrise and enjoy the mist

The route you suggested is the same as I had in my mind too
  • Bhadra reserve forest any good?
  • Any decent homestay options?

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Hey Ampere,

Yeah we do know that we can't enjoy the scenery/greenery when travelling during the night but we want to reach C'magalur early and catch the sunrise and enjoy the mist

The route you suggested is the same as I had in my mind too
  • Bhadra reserve forest any good?
  • Any decent homestay options?

Thanks.
Hi,
We stayed at a homestay called Thotadahalli Homestay during May 2015. It is very near to Mullayanagiri and is very good. But do not know whether they are open to singles. We went there as a family group.
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We stayed at a homestay called Thotadahalli Homestay during May 2015. It is very near to Mullayanagiri and is very good. But do not know whether they are open to singles. We went there as a family group.
Most homestays charge rates per person per night and as a family it will make a big dent on the pocket. A 4 member family will have to shell out 6000 bucks approx a day, which is quite high.

How did the Thodahalli HS charge you?
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Most homestays charge rates per person per night and as a family it will make a big dent on the pocket. A 4 member family will have to shell out 6000 bucks approx a day, which is quite high.

How did the Thodahalli HS charge you?
@ JohnnyBoss:

Same as above - Rs.3000/- per day per person. Quite expensive - but had to buckle down in the interests of the other members travelling along.
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Re: Bangalore to Chikmagalur - Best Route & Road Status?

I am planning to go to Chikmagalur this weekend. Plan is to leave Bangalore by 7 AM on saturday morning and reach back by sunday night 10 PM.

Which is the most scenic route to take there and how is the present road condition of that route?

I was planning as below:
Bangalore - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur - Mullayngiri - Bababudangiri - Kemmangundi

Come back via Banavara - Arsikere - Tiptur - Tumkur
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I was planning as below:
Bangalore - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur - Mullayngiri - Bababudangiri - Kemmangundi
This is the fastest route.

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Come back via Banavara - Arsikere - Tiptur - Tumkur
A two lane highway. But since you plan to return late, just wondering if you would be able to enjoy this section.

Also just a day for Chikkamagalur may not be fun. Make it an extended weekend if possible by taking a Friday or Monday off.
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This is the fastest route.



A two lane highway. But since you plan to return late, just wondering if you would be able to enjoy this section.

Also just a day for Chikkamagalur may not be fun. Make it an extended weekend if possible by taking a Friday or Monday off.
Unfortunately taking a day off is not an option. With the limited time period, what are the places that we have to visit and which should be left out?
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Unfortunately taking a day off is not an option. With the limited time period, what are the places that we have to visit and which should be left out?
Along with the list mentioned by you earlier, you can try visiting Belavadi Temple. Link

And Ayyana Kere. Link
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And Ayyana Kere. Link

Ayannakere were can be quite a dramatic change as well.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ar-2011-a.html
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Thanks all for the information.
Can you also please suggest some good homestays in Chikmagalur?
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Re: Bangalore to Chikmagalur - Best Route & Road Status?

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I am planning to go to Chikmagalur this weekend. Plan is to leave Bangalore by 7 AM on saturday morning and reach back by sunday night 10 PM.

Which is the most scenic route to take there and how is the present road condition of that route?

I was planning as below:
Bangalore - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur - Mullayngiri - Bababudangiri - Kemmangundi

Come back via Banavara - Arsikere - Tiptur - Tumkur
If you want to enjoy the scenery, you shouly try Blore - Arsikere - Tarikere - Chikmagalur (Mullayanagiri & BabaBudangiri) then return via Belur- Hassan-CR Patna - Blore.

I have done Blore-Tumkur-Arsikere - Tarikere-Baba Budangiri-Chikmagalur-Tarikere-Bhadravati-Arsikere-CR Patna-Blore in a single day; with attending a wedding lunch at Bhadravati. It is certainly doable in a day but you'll need two drivers atleast ( I was driving alone and the last 150KMs were truly tiring)

One day halt at Chikmagalur/Kemmannagundi is seriously recommended.
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Road condition Bangalore Hassan Chickmagaluru

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I am planning to drive to Chickmagaluru from Bangalore early next week for some R&R. Has anybody been on this route recently? How is the road condition? Which would be the best route? Bangalore Kunigal Hassan Chickmagaluru?
Or via Mysuru Hassan?
Or via Tumkuru and Arsikere?
Any suggestions?
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Hi
I am planning to drive to Chickmagaluru from Bangalore early next week for some R&R. Has anybody been on this route recently? How is the road condition? Which would be the best route? Bangalore Kunigal Hassan Chickmagaluru?
Or via Mysuru Hassan?
Or via Tumkuru and Arsikere?
Any suggestions?
See the posts in this thread. Bangalore-Hassan-Belur-Chikkamagulur is the fastest option. Bangalore-Hassan is a 4-lane now.
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Can you also please suggest some good homestays in Chikmagalur?
Disclaimer : I have not stayed at any of the mentioned homestays. Just mentioning based on the reviews I saw on Tripadvisor and TBHP when I did a research for my planned trip for July second week.

The top rated homestay is Thotadhahalli home stay, it has good reviews in TBHP too. However I am not sure if you will be able to get rooms in short notice since I had checked in vain for a date one month in advance.

Next comes Thippanahalli home stay, this is on way from Chickmanglur to Mullayanagiri and overlook the hill. We have booked our stay here.

Both the places charge around 3000 per head per day inclusive of all meals.
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