Coorg, Chikkamagaluru & the Hoysala temples · Coffee country and Karnataka's highest peak
Chikkamagaluru group trip guide
Chikkamagaluru: Coffee country and Karnataka's highest peak in Coorg, Chikkamagaluru & the Hoysala temples, Karnataka. From Mangaluru it is 150 km by road, 4–5 hours with stops. Groups give it 2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Mangaluru costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Mangaluru
- 150 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2 days
- Best season
- October to February
- Fare from Mangaluru
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Mangaluru (IXE) or Bengaluru (BLR)
Coffee in India is said to have begun in the Baba Budangiri hills here, where the Sufi saint Baba Budan planted seeds brought from Yemen in the 17th century.
Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, Kemmanagundi and the Hebbe and Jhari falls are all in the district.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Chikkamagaluru from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Chikkamagaluru
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 250 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A weekend in the coffee estates for families and friends, often with Belur and Halebidu.
Hills & coffee countryWaterfalls & the Western Ghats
How far is Chikkamagaluru
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 250 km | 6–8 h | Route: Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru |
| Mysuru | 187 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Mangaluru | 150 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 303 km | 7–9 h | – |
Group fares from Mangaluru
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to February.
- Time to give it: 2 days.
- Who goes: Families, Friends, Corporate groups.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Chikkamagaluru
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Mangaluru (IXE) or Bengaluru (BLR).
- Nearest railway station: Kadur or Chikkamagaluru.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Chikkamagaluru
Approved operators who take groups to Chikkamagaluru. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
250 km by road from Chikkamagaluru
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Chikkamagaluru
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Chikkamagaluru
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Chikkamagaluru
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Mangaluru-inda Chikkamagaluru-ge eshtu doora? (How far is Chikkamagaluru from Mangaluru?)
150 km by road: 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Chikkamagaluru-ge tempo traveller-ge eshtu aagutte? (What does a tempo traveller to Chikkamagaluru cost?)
Round trip from Mangaluru (150 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Chikkamagaluru cost?
Round trip from Mangaluru with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Chikkamagaluru?
2 days. With the drive from Mangaluru, plan 2 days in all. A weekend in the coffee estates for families and friends, often with Belur and Halebidu.
When is the best time to visit Chikkamagaluru?
October to February.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Chikkamagaluru from abroad?
Nearest airport: Mangaluru (IXE) or Bengaluru (BLR). Nearest railway station: Kadur or Chikkamagaluru. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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