Bangalore -- Chikmaglur Trip

tsk1979 · 29th March 2007, 11:00

Hassan route is the best. Take that, agree with the others here.
But do your research, the sign boards are misleading or missing once you get off the major highways.

superamerica · 29th March 2007, 12:13

Thanks all for your suggestions. I did the Bangalore-Tumkur-Birur-Kemmangundi-Chikmagalur route on the onward journey and the Chikmagalur-Hassan-Neelamangala-Bangalore on the return. The trip was fantastic with some breathtaking scenary even in summer. Will come up with my detailed travelogue soon. The roads definitely better on the Hassan route as suggested by a lot of team-bhpians above.

mogambo · 1st October 2007, 13:28

Any advise on options to stay in/near Chikmagalur?

Most places i've seen online are really around 1500 types per person per night. I'm looking for something like 500-750 per person per night or so... basically a clean decent but not exhorbitantly priced place, neither a seedy place... Good enough for a family.

Any tips will be appriciated.

Thanks

Ravi

Zappo · 1st October 2007, 13:59

Both threads on Bangalore-Chikmaglur routes merged. Please carry on your discussions here.

redrage · 1st October 2007, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCARLET

This is the best part of the trip, man what a drive, anyone who loves driving and nature together please do this drive.

its just a sight to believe.

Hey Scarlet, post some pictures bro.

lohithrao · 1st October 2007, 14:16

Just back from Chikmaglur, dont have to tell about the scenic beauty there...my driving just got improved

narrow roads lots of curves and to top it all when it gets foggy driving would be a big challenge!

mogambo · 3rd October 2007, 18:16

Any recommendations on places to stay at Hassan?

akroy · 3rd October 2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mogambo

Any recommendations on places to stay at Hassan?

We stayed in Hotel SriKrishna which was really VFM and very clean as well...there are other options as well...read the following very old travelogue of minefor more details:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...conquered.html

Abhi

mogambo · 3rd October 2007, 22:00

Hi akroy

Thanks as usual - maybe i should just drop you emails instead of writing to this forum

Why don't you just write a book on your travels.
I'll be the first to buy it as an indispensable road-guide.

Let me take the opportunity to ask more questions ...
As part of my Chikmagalur/Kemmanagundi trip (whenever it finally materializes) which would be a more advisable route:

BLR - Kunigal - Channarayapatna - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur (then maybe Kemmanagundi)

OR

BLR - Tumkur - Tiptur - Arsikere - Kadur - Chikmagalur

OR

BLR - Tumkur - Tiptur - Arsikere - Kadur - Tarikere - Kemmanagundi - Chikmagalur

My apologies for such basic questions - this is the first really (potentially) long drive on indian roads..

Regards

Ravi

hvkumar · 3rd October 2007, 22:09

Hotel Southern Star, Hassan

sushrutha · 4th October 2007, 11:09

U can try Hotel Planter's court opposite to KSRTC bus depot -Chickmagalur.
take this route
BLR - Kunigal - Channarayapatna - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur (then maybe Kemmanagundi)

akroy · 4th October 2007, 11:47

I would suggest, go via Tumkur route if you are staying in Kemmanagundi or otherwise too...visit Muliyangiri and then come back to Chikamagalur and return via Belur - hassan route...
By doing this, you will see most of the scenic views of the district...

Abhi

PatienceWins · 17th October 2007, 12:08

I am going to Kemmanagundi next weekend.

Is 2 days enough or should I book room for monday also, considering the travel?

Good places to stay in Kemmanagundi/ Chikmagalur?

akroy · 17th October 2007, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatienceWins

I am going to Kemmanagundi next weekend.

Is 2 days enough or should I book room for monday also, considering the travel?

Good places to stay in Kemmanagundi/ Chikmagalur?

2 days is more than enough Shamil, about places i have PMed u already...

Abhi

PatienceWins · 17th October 2007, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by akroy

2 days is more than enough Shamil, about places i have PMed u already...

Abhi

Thanks Abhi. Have a nice day.

29th March 2007, 11:00	#16
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Hassan route is the best. Take that, agree with the others here. But do your research, the sign boards are misleading or missing once you get off the major highways.
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29th March 2007, 12:13	#17
superamerica BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 59 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks all for your suggestions. I did the Bangalore-Tumkur-Birur-Kemmangundi-Chikmagalur route on the onward journey and the Chikmagalur-Hassan-Neelamangala-Bangalore on the return. The trip was fantastic with some breathtaking scenary even in summer. Will come up with my detailed travelogue soon. The roads definitely better on the Hassan route as suggested by a lot of team-bhpians above.
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1st October 2007, 13:28	#18
mogambo BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 38 Times	Any advise on options to stay in/near Chikmagalur? Most places i've seen online are really around 1500 types per person per night. I'm looking for something like 500-750 per person per night or so... basically a clean decent but not exhorbitantly priced place, neither a seedy place... Good enough for a family. Any tips will be appriciated. Thanks Ravi
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1st October 2007, 13:59	#19
Zappo Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,921 Thanked: 2,679 Times	Both threads on Bangalore-Chikmaglur routes merged. Please carry on your discussions here.
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1st October 2007, 14:16	#21
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Just back from Chikmaglur, dont have to tell about the scenic beauty there...my driving just got improved narrow roads lots of curves and to top it all when it gets foggy driving would be a big challenge!
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3rd October 2007, 18:16	#22
mogambo BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 38 Times	Any recommendations on places to stay at Hassan?
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3rd October 2007, 22:00	#24
mogambo BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 38 Times	Thanks :) Hi akroy Thanks as usual - maybe i should just drop you emails instead of writing to this forum Why don't you just write a book on your travels. I'll be the first to buy it as an indispensable road-guide. Let me take the opportunity to ask more questions ... As part of my Chikmagalur/Kemmanagundi trip (whenever it finally materializes) which would be a more advisable route: BLR - Kunigal - Channarayapatna - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur (then maybe Kemmanagundi) OR BLR - Tumkur - Tiptur - Arsikere - Kadur - Chikmagalur OR BLR - Tumkur - Tiptur - Arsikere - Kadur - Tarikere - Kemmanagundi - Chikmagalur My apologies for such basic questions - this is the first really (potentially) long drive on indian roads.. Regards Ravi
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3rd October 2007, 22:09	#25
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Hotel Southern Star, Hassan
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4th October 2007, 11:09	#26
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	U can try Hotel Planter's court opposite to KSRTC bus depot -Chickmagalur. take this route BLR - Kunigal - Channarayapatna - Hassan - Belur - Chikmagalur (then maybe Kemmanagundi)
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4th October 2007, 11:47	#27
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,423 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	I would suggest, go via Tumkur route if you are staying in Kemmanagundi or otherwise too...visit Muliyangiri and then come back to Chikamagalur and return via Belur - hassan route... By doing this, you will see most of the scenic views of the district... Abhi
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17th October 2007, 12:08	#28
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	I am going to Kemmanagundi next weekend. Is 2 days enough or should I book room for monday also, considering the travel? Good places to stay in Kemmanagundi/ Chikmagalur?
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