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Day 01: Start your journey in the morning from Bangalore to Chikkamagaluru. En route, visit:
Shravanabelagola (approx. 145 km / 2.5 hrs drive) - One of the most-visited Jain pilgrimage spots in South India, Shravanabelagola is a popular getaway from Bengaluru.It is famous for a massive 57-ft high statue of Bahubali, which is the world's tallest monolithic stone statue carved out of a single granite block.
Halebedu (approx. 80 km / 1.5 hours drive) - The Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu is another 12th-century Hoysala construction that will leave you in awe. A twin-shrined temple, it is said to be the largest Shiva temple built by the Hoysalas. There are two huge Nandis here, one in front of each of the twin shrines.
Note: The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala, the famed Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somanathapur in Karnataka have been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage list. This inclusion marks the 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India
Proceed to Chikkamagaluru (approx 35 kms). Evening reach the resort, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02: Post breakfast, explore local sightseeing:
Mullayanagiri - The highest peak in Karnataka, Mullayanagiri (6317 feet above sea level) is very popular with tourists for its views and breezy weather. A climb of about 500 steps from the parking area takes you to the summit, which has a Shiva temple. You’ll be able to catch a superb aerial view of the town from the top if it isn’t misty.
Datta Peetha (Bababudan Giri) - Inam Dattatreya Peetha(Bababudan Giri) is the second-highest peak in Karnataka, after Mullayanagiri. The drive here is one of the most scenic in this region,
and you can also enjoy some amazing views from the top. From the parking area here, jeeps are available to go further up to Manikyadhara Falls and beyond...Jhari Falls (Buttermilk Falls) - Also called Buttermilk Falls, this is probably the most famous waterfall in Chikkamagalur. You can visit Buttermilk Falls along with Mullayanagiri and Inam
Dattatreya Peetha. Getting here is an adventure in itself, as you have to leave your car on the main road and take a jeep ride over 3-4 km of very bumpy and muddy terrain to get to the falls.
Return to resort, leisure (use resort activities), dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 03: Breakfast, check out from the resort. En route visit:
- Belur Chennakeshava Temple - The 12th-century Chennakeshava temple of Belur is one of the most famous Hoysala temples in the region and a must-see sight. The temple dedicated to Vishnu took over 100 years to complete and has some incredible workmanship to be seen. I recommend taking a guide to truly understand everything, you will be seeing
and later proceed to Bangalore with beautiful Chikkamagaluru memories.