Chikmagalur trek trip with a small crew
Chikmagalur is coffee country about 245 km from Bengaluru, home to Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. It suits a 2 to 3 day crew trip built around a sunrise trek.
Updated 6 November 2026 · costs are estimates
Quick facts
- From Bengaluru
- About 245 km, around 5 hours by road
- Best time
- September to March
- Ideal length
- 2 to 3 days
- Budget estimate
- About ₹5,000 to ₹9,000 per person
- Good for
- Sunrise treks, coffee estates, cool weather
A typical crew plan
- Day 1
Arrive, estate stay, evening at Hirekolale Lake.
- Day 2
Sunrise on Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri, and Jhari Falls.
- Day 3
Coffee estate tour, then back to Bengaluru.
Crews you might find
Examples of the kinds of crews that form for Chikmagalur. Real crews appear in the app once it opens.
Chikmagalur questions
Is the Mullayanagiri trek difficult?
It is short and steady, with steps near the top. Most people finish within two hours, and crews start before sunrise.
When is Chikmagalur coldest?
December and January mornings are cool, so pack a light jacket.
Can I bring a friend to a Chikmagalur crew?
Yes. You can bring up to 2 friends. They verify like everyone else.
Get on the first crews
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