Trek to Mullayanagiri Peak
3 hours | Moderate | Highest peak in Karnataka; free entry
Where to visit
Where to visit in Chikmagalur?
Karnataka, India
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Chikmagalur is a beautiful hill station located in the foothills of the Mullayanagiri range in Karnataka. Famous as the "Coffee Land of Karnataka", it is where coffee was first cultivated in India in the 17th century by Baba Budan. The region features coffee estates, waterfalls, and scenic trekking peaks.
Chikmagalur is a beautiful hill station located in the foothills of the Mullayanagiri range in Karnataka. Famous as the "Coffee Land of Karnatak...
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Valley panorama from Mullayanagiri stairs
Photo spot listed in the Chikmagalur destination record.
Jhari Falls cascading waters
Photo spot listed in the Chikmagalur destination record.
Sunrise over Baba Budangiri hills
Photo spot listed in the Chikmagalur destination record.
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Good first tap
Trek to Mullayanagiri (the highest peak in Karnataka), tour historic coffee estates, and explore Kudremukh National Park.
Best time
September to May
How to reach
Well-connected via NH-73, a scenic 5-hour drive from Bengaluru.
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