Get ready for a beautiful journey through South Karnataka — a mix of temples, hills, waterfalls, and coffee. The adventure begins with an overnight train from Mumbai to Mangaluru, followed by a peaceful drive to Dharmasthala, home to the sacred Manjunatha Swamy Temple. From there, the road winds into the green hills of Chikmagalur, where you can cool off at Jhari Falls and catch a golden sunset at Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. The next day is all about heritage — exploring the stunning Hoysaleshwara and Chennakeshava temples, masterpieces of Hoysala architecture. Later, relax at Siri Café and discover how your favorite brew is made at the Coffee Museum. endless cups of coffee.
Day 0 — Journey to Mangaluru
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Board 12133 CSMT‑MAJN Mangaluru Express from Mumbai CSMT in the evening.
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Overnight train travel.
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Sleep on board, rest up for arrival.
Day 1 — Arrival & Dharmasthala
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Arrival at Mangaluru (MAJN) by ~13:00-14:00 (as per train schedule).
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Lunch en route from Mangalore towards Dharmasthala.
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After lunch, drive from Mangaluru → Dharmasthala (~1-1.5 hrs).
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Check-in at a hotel in Dharmasthala, fresh up.
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Evening: Explore Dharmasthala (temple visit, local market, perhaps museum or temple ghats).
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Night stay in Dharmasthala.
Day 2 — Dharmasthala → Jhari Falls → Sunset at Mullayanagiri → Night in Chikmagalur
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Early breakfast in Dharmasthala.
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Depart for Jhari Falls (in Chikmagalur district) — route via Chikmagalur region. Visit waterfall, enjoy nature.
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Note: Jhari Falls is ~22-25 km from Chikmagalur town and the last few km require a jeep or a short trek.
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After waterfall visit, proceed to Mullayanagiri for sunset view. Drive up, park at the highest accessible point, short walk to vantage.
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Evening return to Chikmagalur town for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 — Heritage & Coffee culture in Chikmagalur
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After breakfast in Chikmagalur, depart for heritage circuit:
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Visit Hoysaleswara Temple (in Halebid) – Explore Hoysala architecture.
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Visit Chennakeshava Temple (in Belur) –
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Stop at Siri Café for coffee and light snack.
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Visit Coffee Museum, Chikmagalur for a short tour (how coffee is processed, tasting, local story).
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Evening free for local town walk / shopping / rest. Overnight stay in Chikmagalur.
Day 4 — Departure: Chikmagalur → Kadur → Train to Mumbai
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Early morning check-out from hotel in Chikmagalur.
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Drive to Kadur railway station to board 11006 Chalukya Express back toward Mumbai at 09:45 am
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Board train, overnight journey.
Day 5 — Arrival Mumbai
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Reach Mumbai in the early morning (depending on train schedule).
What is included in the tour
- 3 Night Stay double / Triple Basis
- Dinner on Day 1, 2, and 3
- Breakfast on Day 2, 3 and 4
- Local transfers in AC vehicles
- Entry tickets and sightseeing charges
- Guide Charges
- Mumbai to Mumbai Train Tickets (If opted for, SL or 3AC as per choice)
- 5% GST
What is NOT included in the tour
- Evening tea/coffee and Lunch
- Personal expenses and water bottles
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Explore the highest peak of Karnataka
- Witness cascading flow of endless waterfalls
- Be at the top to click a panaromic green valley view from Photo Point
- Stay amidst Coffee plantations
- Take up small nature trails and homestay hospitality
- A never to forget road drive across sprawling coffee plantations
- Visit iconic Siri Cafe
- Beautiful dams and Lakes to cover
- Shopping of bamboo articles and coffee
- Local delicacies to hog on
