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Chikkamagaluru coffee plantation and Western Ghats landscape
Karnataka · Coffee Country

Chikkamagaluru Travel Guide 2026

Coffee plantations, Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri, waterfalls, local food, homestays and a complete itinerary. Everything you need to plan your Chikkamagaluru trip.

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DESTINATIONS AT A GLANCE
Karnataka

Chikkamagaluru

Coffee country meets the Western Ghats. Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri, plantation stays and misty mountain drives.

Coffee Hills Waterfalls 2–3 days
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Tamil Nadu

Kodaikanal

Palani Hills hill station with a lake, scenic walks, waterfalls and cool misty weather across most of the year.

Lake Viewpoints Waterfalls 2–3 days
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Tamil Nadu

Yercaud

Shevaroy Hills escape near Salem. A lake, viewpoints, waterfalls, gardens and a compact sightseeing route.

Lake Gardens Viewpoints 2 days
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Karnataka

Coorg

Coffee estates, Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat, Namdroling Monastery and the unique Kodava culture of Kodagu.

Coffee Culture Waterfalls 2–3 days
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Tamil Nadu

Ooty

Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Botanical Gardens, Doddabetta Peak, tea estates and the queen of South India's hill stations.

Toy Train Gardens Tea 2–3 days
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Kerala

Munnar

Vast tea estates, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam and the cool Western Ghats highlands of Kerala.

Tea Wildlife Hills 2–3 days
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Karnataka

Hampi

Vijayanagara Empire ruins, Vittala Temple, stone chariot, boulder landscape and the Tungabhadra river — UNESCO World Heritage.

UNESCO Heritage History 2–3 days
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Written by Trupti

I created TheInfoMania to share practical travel guides, beautiful destinations and useful trip-planning ideas that help you explore India with more confidence. Every guide is written from real research and a genuine interest in helping you travel better.

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