{"id":19495,"date":"2018-07-08T15:50:43","date_gmt":"2018-07-08T10:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=19495"},"modified":"2025-06-02T12:12:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T06:42:20","slug":"bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Awesome Routes For A Road Trip from Bangalore To Chikmagalur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The hill station of Chikmagalur is a wonderful getaway from Bangalore. Its close proximity means that you can easily make a short trip without much planning or thinking. In fact, by following our directions, you\u2019re sure to enjoy the sights, sounds and cuisines on your way as these are some of the best <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">road trips in India<\/a><\/strong> that you must experience. Here is how you can do a road trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#best-time-to-visit\" >Best Time To Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#how-to-get-there\" >How to Get There<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#route-options\" >Route Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#route-1-the-belur-route\" >Route 1: The Belur Route<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#popular-things-to-do-on-a-bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip-the-belur-route\" >Popular Things to Do On A Bangalore to Chikmagalur Road Trip (The Belur Route)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#route-2-the-arsikere-route\" >Route 2: The Arsikere Route<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#popular-things-to-do-on-a-road-trip-from-bangalore-to-chikmagalur-arsikere-route\" >Popular things to do on a Road Trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur (Arsikere Route)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#route-3-the-tumkur-route\" >Route 3 :&nbsp;The Tumkur Route<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#popular-things-to-do-on-a-road-trip-from-bangalore-to-chikmagalur-tumkur-route\" >Popular things to do on a Road Trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur (Tumkur Route)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\/#safety-measures\" >Safety Measures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-time-to-visit\"><\/span><strong>Best Time To Visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chikmagalur is a good place to visit any time of the year. However, for a fun trip and a wonderful experience it is always best to visit between September and March. 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The roads are great, but an experienced driver would be necessary if you\u2019re driving there yourself, as there are several uphill roads. There are many private and government (KSRTC) buses that operate on this route. Fares for private buses begin at Rs. 499, while government buses will cost Rs. 299. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route-options\"><\/span><strong>Route Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three routes by road you can take to get to Chikmagalur from Bangalore, they are mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route-1-the-belur-route\"><\/span><strong>Route 1: The Belur Route<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Route Map: Bangalore &gt; Yediyur &gt; Channarayapatna &gt; Hassan &gt; Belur &gt; Chikmagalur<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/dir\/Bangalore,+Karnataka\/Yediyur,+Karnataka\/Hassan,+Karnataka\/Belur,+Karnataka\/Chickmagaluru,+Karnataka\/@13.1120491,76.1267904,9z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m32!4m31!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bae1670c9b44e6d:0xf8dfc3e8517e4fe0!2m2!1d77.5945627!2d12.9715987!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba549b247c1fff5:0xf524e999e66d40ed!2m2!1d76.1182236!2d13.0304846!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba548230ba42747:0xb0db4fb6b7a1f53f!2m2!1d76.0995519!2d13.0068142!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bbad2d854ccb49f:0x5736f65b41e5e1df!2m2!1d75.8679195!2d13.1623166!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bbad762c8a889dd:0xb3cf49155294be16!2m2!1d75.7754018!2d13.315258!3e0%20\">View Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"popular-things-to-do-on-a-bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip-the-belur-route\"><\/span><strong>Popular Things to Do On A Bangalore to Chikmagalur Road Trip (The Belur Route)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-19527\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Belur-Route.jpg\" alt=\"Chennakeshava Temple\" class=\"wp-image-19527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Belur-Route.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Belur-Route-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Belur-Route-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Belur-Route-740x440.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Chennakeshava Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few interesting places along this route that you could make pit stops at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Yediyur Lake: <\/strong>Spend a few hours at this gorgeous lake and try your hand at water scooter rides and boating. <\/li><li><strong> Gorur Dam: <\/strong>The Gorur Dam is one of the tallest reservoirs in Karnataka, sitting at a height of 146 feet above sea level.<\/li><li><strong> Shettyhalli Church: <\/strong>The Drowning Church at Shettyhalli, which now lies in ruins, is mostly submerged during the monsoon. An impressive sight.<\/li><li><strong> Chennakeshava Temple at Belur: <\/strong>The Chennakeshava Temple, featuring intricate stone work, was completed over a period of over 100 years.<\/li><li><strong>Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebid: <\/strong>With architecture typical of the Hoysala period, this temple is a great brief stop, particularly around the Shivratri festival.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-pondicherry-road-trip\/\">Bangalore to Pondicherry road trip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route-2-the-arsikere-route\"><\/span><strong>Route 2: The Arsikere Route<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The second route map is on NH 75 via NH 73 which is around 265 kilometres and takes about five hours to reach Chikmagalur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Route Map:<\/strong> Bangalore &gt; Kunigal &gt; Yediyur &gt; Dasarighatta &gt; Arsikere &gt; Chikmagalur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/maps\/dir\/Bangalore,+Karnataka\/Kunigal,+Karnataka\/Yediyur,+Basavanagudi,+Bengaluru,+Karnataka\/Dasarighatta,+Karnataka\/Arsikere,+Karnataka\/Chickmagaluru,+Karnataka\/@13.1690118,76.1267905,9z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m38!4m37!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bae1670c9b44e6d:0xf8dfc3e8517e4fe0!2m2!1d77.5945627!2d12.9715987!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bafcfe4f784ce69:0x2fa73cee5c96b5db!2m2!1d77.0448907!2d13.0259133!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bae159a7e0b7217:0xaca1087b8b08f4df!2m2!1d77.5723302!2d12.9311652!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bbaaab2db798e5b:0x27c5068eca645ecb!2m2!1d76.4418473!2d13.1824341!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bbab030f65c0fad:0xffde7e0444f3a8b5!2m2!1d76.2537052!2d13.3104549!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bbad762c8a889dd:0xb3cf49155294be16!2m2!1d75.7754018!2d13.315258!3e0%20\">View Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"popular-things-to-do-on-a-road-trip-from-bangalore-to-chikmagalur-arsikere-route\"><\/span><strong>Popular things to do on a Road Trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur (Arsikere Route)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-19528\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Arsikere-Route.jpg\" alt=\"Manjarabad Fort\" class=\"wp-image-19528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Arsikere-Route.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Arsikere-Route-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Arsikere-Route-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/The-Arsikere-Route-740x362.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Manjarabad Fort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few interesting places along this route that you could make pit stops at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Begur Lake: <\/strong>You can spot over 15 varieties of birds in a matter of minutes here.<\/li><li><strong> Sri Chowdeshwari Temple in Dasarighatta: <\/strong>An ancient Hindu temple located near Tiptur, the idol here is installed here on an anthill.<\/li><li><strong> Manjarabad Fort in Donigal: <\/strong>At a height of 3240 feet, Manjarabad Fort has a unique star shape and is a good short trek.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"route-3-the-tumkur-route\"><\/span><strong>Route 3 :&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>The Tumkur Route<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The third route perhaps is the longest and can be taken if traffic jams are anticipated on the other two popular routes. Driving through this round will take you around 6 hours to reach Chikmagalur and you will have to cover a distance of about 340 kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Route Map:<\/strong> Bangalore &gt; Tumkur &gt; Sira &gt; Hiriyur &gt; Ajjampur &gt; Kadur &gt; Chikmagalur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"popular-things-to-do-on-a-road-trip-from-bangalore-to-chikmagalur-tumkur-route\"><\/span><strong>Popular things to do on a Road Trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur (Tumkur Route)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal wp-image-19529 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Tumkur-Route.jpg\" alt=\"Bangalore to Chikmagalur Road Trip \" class=\"wp-image-19529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Tumkur-Route.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Tumkur-Route-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Tumkur-Route-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Tumkur-Route-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Cave exploration at Siddara Betta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few interesting places along this route that you could make pit stops at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong> Devarayanadurga State Forest in Tumkur: <\/strong>For wildlife and nature lovers. <br><strong>2. Siddara Betta: <\/strong>A hotspot for cave exploration and trekking and a great place for nature lovers because of the many species of migratory birds that can be spotted here. <br><strong>3. Chitradurga Fort in Chitradurga: Bit of a detour, but <\/strong>Chitradurga Fort is interesting, with four secret entrances, 35 special entry points and 38 small doors. <br><strong>4. Z-Point near Chikmagalur: <\/strong>An interesting, three-kilometre-long trail for avid trekkers.<\/li><li><strong> Madagadakere Lake in Ayyanakere: <\/strong>It is a gorgeous, calm and serene lake where the travellers can go boating and watch the sunset from its banks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/road-trip-from-bangalore-to-goa\/\">Road Trip from Bangalore to goa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"safety-measures\"><\/span><strong>Safety Measures<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The road from Bangalore to Chikmagalur is not very challenging, particularly if you have been driving for long. That said, it is a long uphill drive. Therefore, you should ensure that you have slept well, have had your car checked and even verified that there is no ongoing expansion or repair work on the route you have chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These three routes make for a great road trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur. Pack some snacks, check traffic and get ready for an awesome drive. Do you have any questions about these routes? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-bangalore\/\"><strong>Hotels in Bangalore<\/strong><\/a>and make that business trip a success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hill station of Chikmagalur is a wonderful getaway from Bangalore. Its close proximity means that you can easily make a short trip without much planning or thinking. 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