Chikmagalur warmly welcomes you with a lovely breeze on your face. You can directly take a cab and move towards your hotel. Once you are done with your check-in formalities, refresh yourself and get ready to discover Chikmagalur by taking a drive to the Mullayanagiri Peak for a thrilling trekking experience. I am sure you will love this trekking experience which is a must-do thing in your Chikmagalur vacation. Once you are done with trekking, you can drive back to your hotel and have a lovely breakfast. After breakfast, you will be taken for sightseeing to the Baba Budangiri Hills. Later on, you can move to Manikyadhara Waterfalls to admire its beauty. After exploring these places you can return back to your hotel and enjoy a lovely dinner. 

Mullayanagiri Peak

Your vacation to Chikmagalur will never be a complete one without visiting Mullayangiri Peak. This is the highest peak in Karnataka and is a part of Baba Budangiri Hills of Chikmagalur taluk. Mullayangiri Peak got its name from a tomb which is dedicated to Muluppa Swamy, a holy man who mediates in the nearby caves. Interestingly, those caves are inhabited by bats and can be explored. Most importantly, Mullayangiri Peak is loved for its trekking experience. So, make sure you visit this place for a lovely trekking experience. Also, do not miss to capture some stunning clicks of nature. In addition, here are some of the important trekking details you need to know while you trek to Mullayangiri Peak 

• Duration – 3 hours
• Difficulty level – Easy to moderate
• Maximum altitude – 6,330 feet
• Mullayanagiri Trek distance – 3 – 4 km

Manikyadhara Waterfalls

Chikmagalur is loved for its waterfalls and Manikyadhara Waterfalls is one of the most loved waterfalls in Chikmagalur. You can have a lovely view of the Manikyadhara Waterfalls and enjoy the atmosphere. Also, the temperature of Manikyadhara Waterfalls remains cool even during the summer. So, make sure you visit this place for a lovely experience.

day 02 

The second day of your Chikmagalur itinerary for 2 nights 3 days will take you to Kemmangundi. You will be first taken to the Kalhatti Waterfalls to view its beauty. After that, you will be directly taken to Kemmangundi peak which is situated at a height of 1434 m above sea level. Amazing, right? Also, you will be taken to the Z point which is a vantage point in Kemmangundi. It can be reached by trekking on a steep uphill slope. In addition, the trek would take around 50 minutes. Once you have reached the top, wait for the sunset and capture it in your camera for a lovely memory. Later on, you will be taken to Hebbe Waterfalls which is your last destination in the Chikmagalur itinerary for 2 nights 3 days. Finally, you can return to the hotel and have a sound sleep. 

Hebbe Waterfalls 

Once you reach Hebbe Waterfalls, you won’t find enough superlatives to describe its stunning beauty. Hebbe Waterfalls is one of the best places to visit in Chikmagalur. It is also quite difficult to reach Hebbe Waterfalls. So, make sure you are well prepared to take some tough routes. Anyways, at the end of the day, all these efforts will be paid once you reach the Hebbe Waterfalls. In addition, people believe that this water contains medical herbs. Also, this place has gained the attention of multiple biologists and scientists. Interesting, right?

Z Point 

If you are physically fit to climb up a steep hill, you should definitely gear up for an adventurous trek to the Z point. This place offers some breathtaking views of nature. In addition, you can also choose to ride on a bike through the rocky terrain to experience the thrill of mountain biking. That’s cool, huh?

Day - 03 

hike to Ettinabhuja 

distance of 5kms 

Charmadi Ghat is one of the many western ghats that are known for its outstanding scenery. It is a stretch of about 25 km from Kottigehara of Chikmagaluru to Charmadi of Dakshina Kannada district. To relish the beauty of the Ghat, you can trek to a series of mountains that come within the Charmadi belt. 

Ettina Bhuja is one such mountain that is a part of the Charmadi range at an altitude of 1300 m (4,265 ft). It is situated in the Mudigere range of the Chikmagalur district. 

Ettina Bhuja meaning Ox’s shoulder is one of the unexplored treks in Karnataka. Locals call this trek as Shishila Gudda trek.

Panoramic views of the Charmadi range and Shishila valley can be seen from the peak. It is surrounded by many more hills like Deepadakallu, Amedikallu, Ombattu Gudda and Jenukallu Gudda.