Day trip to Chikmagalur from Mysore: Coffee plantations and peaks

Coffee plantations, a Karnataka peak, and waterfalls in one morning and afternoon

A 10-hour guided day trip from Mysore to Chikmagalur by car, with hotel or airport pickup, visits Mullayanagiri Peak (the state's highest), Hebbe Falls, the Coffee Museum and local gardens. Your guide speaks English and Hindi, travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle, and can tailor stops to your interests. Entrance fees to sites and lunch are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chikmagalur sightseeing from Mysore

• Pickup from Mysore hotel or station
• Drive to Chikmagalur hill region
• Explore coffee plantations
• Visit Mullayanagiri Peak
• See Hebbe Falls
• Return to Mysore

The experience

The drive from Mysore to Chikmagalur takes you into coffee country, where the landscape shifts from plains to forested hills. Mullayanagiri Peak, Karnataka's highest point, overlooks the plantations and forest canopy. The vantage is the draw here, and the guide will explain what you're looking at. Hebbe Falls drops through a ravine nearby, and the Coffee Museum in town shows how the crop moves from plant to cup. The route threads through gardens and smaller attractions the guide knows, so the day shapes itself around what interests you most.

Pickup happens from your hotel, the airport, or the train station in Mysore, and the guide meets you there with the air-conditioned car. You're traveling with one guide for the full 10 hours, not rotating through stops or joining a larger group at each site. The guide speaks English and Hindi, knows the region well enough to answer questions about what you're passing, and can suggest local food spots and viewpoints. This is the arrangement that lets the day stay flexible. If a stop takes longer than planned, or you want to skip one, the guide adjusts without a schedule conflict.

Entrance fees to Mullayanagiri, Hebbe Falls, the Coffee Museum and any other sites are not included and come out of pocket at each stop. Lunch is also on you, though the guide can point you toward places locals eat. The day ends back in Mysore, typically by late afternoon or early evening depending on traffic and how long you linger at each spot.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for the full 10 hours.
• a trained guide who speaks English and Hindi.
• hotel, airport or train station pickup in Mysore.
• local tips and recommendations from your guide throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sedan Car Sightseeing TourUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00City sightseeing, budget option. Duration: 8 hours. Sedan car. Pickup is included.

Sightseeing Tour by SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Premium sightseeing tour. Duration: 8 hours. MUV or SUV. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yo Tours Goa

Is this one for you?Book this if you're starting from Mysore and want a full day in the hills with a guide handling all navigation and stops. You'll cover Mullayanagiri Peak, coffee plantations, and Hebbe Falls without managing the route yourself.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I arrange pickup from Mysore airport instead of my hotel?

Yes. Pickup is included from your hotel, Mysore airport, or the train station. Tell the operator where you'll be when you book, and the guide will meet you there.

What is Mullayanagiri Peak like when you reach the top?

Mullayanagiri is Karnataka's highest peak and the main draw of the day. It overlooks forests and coffee plantations, and the guide will explain the landscape. The visit includes time to take in the view and photograph it.

Do I need to pay for entrance to Hebbe Falls and the Coffee Museum?

Yes, entrance fees to Hebbe Falls, the Coffee Museum and other sites are separate from the tour price and paid at each stop. Lunch is also on your own expenses.

Will the guide take me to places other tourists don't usually go?

The guide can customize the stops based on what interests you: beyond the main sites like Mullayanagiri and Hebbe Falls, you'll also visit Azaad Park and other local attractions. The guide knows the region and can suggest spots and local tips as the day unfolds.

How do I choose between the SUV and the sedan car option?

Both are air-conditioned vehicles with your guide for the full day. The SUV offers more space and higher clearance if you're traveling with extra luggage or prefer a roomier ride. The sedan is a standard four-seater. Pick based on your group size and comfort preference.