Diocese of Chikmagalur
0.4 km from Chikmagalur centre
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chikmagalur is a diocese located in the city of Chikmagalur in the ecclesiastical province of Bangalore in India.
Chikmagalur
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Safety & current conditions in Chikmagalur
Generally safe to travel
Advisory
No active alerts. Carry layers, keep emergency contacts handy and check local conditions before you set out.
Live weather
23°C
Drizzle
Weather, crowds and local conditions can change - always verify timings, closures and transport locally before you go.
Overview
The birthplace of Indian coffee in the Western Ghats - Mullayanagiri (Karnataka's highest peak), Baba Budangiri, waterfalls and endless coffee estates.
DIY Snapshot
DIY difficulty
Easy
Best for
Nature, Slow travel
Ideal days
3 days
Best season
Sep to Mar
Budget
₹7,000-₹13,000
Local transport
Moderate
Internet
Good
Safety comfort
High
Languages
Kannada, Hindi, English
Plan it yourself
The DIY deep-dive
DIY route options
The classic route
Base around Chikmagalur and run the standard 3-day plan - the easiest, most dependable version of the trip.
Group it by area
Cluster the sights by area - the old town and bazaars in one block, the outskirts (forts, gardens, museums) in another - so you are not crossing the city twice.
What most travellers miss
- Visit in September to March - outside that window, heat or crowds make it far less pleasant.
- Group your sightseeing by area so you are not criss-crossing the city all day.
- Keep one meal slot for the local food - the bazaars and street eats are half the experience.
- Start the big sights early to beat the crowds and the midday heat.
Where to base yourself
Chikmagalur
The main base - most stays, food and transport, and the easiest to reach.
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Curated places to visit in Chikmagalur
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Hiremagalur
2.7 km from Chikmagalur centre
Hiremagalur, was until recently a separate village, is now a locality in Chikkamagaluru of Karnataka. In 1971, its population was 1,456 in an area of 1,300 hectares.
Aladagudde
8.4 km from Chikmagalur centre
Aladagudde is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Chikkamagaluru Taluk of Chikkamagaluru District in Karnataka.
Halmidi
9.6 km from Chikmagalur centre
Halmidi is a small village in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India, near the temple town of Belur. Halmidi is best known as the place where the oldest known inscription exclusively in Kannada language, the Ha…
Mullayyanagiri
9.9 km from Chikmagalur centre
Mullayyanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka, India. Mullayyanagiri is located in the Chandra Dhrona Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats of Chikkamagaluru Taluk. With a height of 1,925 metres (6,316 ft), it is the hig…
Hotels & food in Chikmagalur
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Soundarya Rsidency
Soundarya Rsidency, Mudigere-Kadur Road, Hosamane Badavane, Chikkamagaluru - 577101, Karnataka, India
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The Gateway Hotel
The Gateway Hotel, Mudigere-Kadur Road, Hiregauja - 577102, Karnataka, India
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Neeladri Homestay
Neeladri Homestay, Mudigere-Kadur Road, Basavannahalli, Vastare - 577174, Karnataka, India
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Thotadahalli Home Stay
Thotadahalli Home Stay, Kemmannagundi Road, Kaimara - 577131, Karnataka, India
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Malnad Meadows
Malnad Meadows, Kemmannagundi Road, Kaimara - 577131, Karnataka, India
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Kanasu Homestay
Kanasu Homestay, Kemmannagundi Road, Kaimara - 577131, Karnataka, India
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Jhari Eco Stay
Jhari Eco Stay, Kemmannagundi Road, Kaimara - 577131, Karnataka, India
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Uday coffee
Uday coffee, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Basavannahalli, Chikkamagaluru - 577101, Karnataka, India
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Shastha Annapurna Vegetarian Hotel
Shastha Annapurna Vegetarian Hotel, Mudigere-Kadur Road, Hosamane Badavane, Chikkamagaluru - 577101, Karnataka, India
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Maiyura Veg
Maiyura Veg, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Basavannahalli, Chikkamagaluru - 577101, Karnataka, India
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Vishnu Delicacy - Vegetarian Restaurant
Vishnu Delicacy - Vegetarian Restaurant, Mudigere-Kadur Road, Hosamane Badavane, Chikkamagaluru - 577101, Karnataka, India
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Hotel Fish Land
Hotel Fish Land, Mudigere-Kadur Road, Basavannahalli, Chikkamagaluru - 577101, Karnataka, India
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Food Palace
Food Palace, Ratnagiri Road, Basavannahalli, Chikkamagaluru - 577101, Karnataka, India
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Smoothies Secrets
Smoothies Secrets, NH373, Hosamane Badavane, Chikkamagaluru - 577101, Karnataka, India
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The Estate Cafe
The Estate Cafe, Bagamane Road, Mallanduru - 577111, Karnataka, India
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Treks nearby
Winter
Kudremukh Trek
Moderate
Permit Needed
Karnataka
1,894 m
22 km
8.38.3 / 10 confidence
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