4 days in Mangalore & Chikmagalur Itinerary

A gateway to the coastal region, Mangalore has long served as a stop-off point on maritime trade routes, and remains a major port city today.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kadri Manjunath Temple, enjoy the sand and surf at Tannirbhavi Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Panambur Beach.

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Bengaluru to Mangalore is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bengaluru in December; daily highs in Mangalore reach 38°C and lows reach 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can drive to Chikmagalur.

Located at the foot of the highest mountain range in the state, the city of Chikamagalur features a number of natural and man-made attractions of rich variety.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Mullayanagiri. On the 2nd (Wed), take in the dramatic scenery at Honnammana Halla Waterfalls, take in the awesome beauty at Mullayanagiri, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Baba Budangiri. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Chennakeshava Temple, then delve into the distant past at Chennakesava Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hoysaleswara Temple, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basadi Halli.

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Drive from Mangalore to Chikmagalur in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Mangalore.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Infant Jesus Shrine, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Aloysius Chapel, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mangaladevi Temple.

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Traveling by car from Chikmagalur to Mangalore takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel back home.