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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 hrs 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 Nandi’s 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 (also known as 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: After breakfast, visit:
Deviramma Temple - According to legend, after eliminating Mahishasura, a buffalo-headed demon of Hindu mythology in a fifteen-day-long battle, Chamundeshwari secluded herself in this hill to control her intense fury, thus giving the hill its name Deviramma Betta or Hill of the Goddess.
Kalatthagiri Falls - - According to local legends, the Kallathigiri Falls was a pilgrim centre of the Saint Agasthya. Agasthya Muni chanced upon this waterfall during his traveling and stayed here for a few months. Here, you can explore the Veerabhadra temple, that was constructed during the era of Vijayanagara.
Hebbe Falls - A two-level waterfall, Hebbe Falls is close to Kemmangundi and is very popular with tourists. Getting here is not very simple, the last few kilometres have to be covered by jeeps, after which you have to trek to the actual falls. If you are up to it, it can be quite an adventure
Back to the resort, time for leisure. Dinner overnight stay.
Day 04: : Breakfast, check out from the resort. Enroute 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.
