Routes to Take!

Route 1: Bangalore-Kunigal-Channarayapattana-Hassan-Belur-Chikmagalur on NH 75
In this route, you have to travel for about 244 KM and even after taking rest stops, you will be able to reach Chikmagalur in about 5 or 5.5 hours quite easily. While on this route you can visit Belur which is famous for its Chennakesava Temple as well as the town of Hassan. The condition of the roads is quite good. You will need to pay toll taxes when you plan to travel on this route.
Route 2: Bangalore-Kunigal-Tiptur-Arsikere-Halebid-Chikmagalur on NH 75 and 73
In this route, you have to drive for about 241 KM but it takes a little more time than the first route and you will reach Chikmagalur in about 5 to 6 hours with adequate rest stops. In this route, you will first travel on NH 75 and then on NH 73. On the way, you can stop at the town of Tumkur which is known for its coconuts and also at Tiptur town which means dried coconuts. This route also requires you to pay toll taxes.
Route 3: Bangalore-Tumkur-Hiriyur-Hosadurga-Kadur-Chikmagalur on NH 48
This is the longest route that you can take to reach Chikmagalur from Bangalore and it can take you up to 6 to 7 hours when you are driving on this route. We will only recommend you to take this route if the above two routes are closed or unavailable under some circumstances.
Road Trip by Bus

Hotels on the Way
1. Swathi Delicacy
This restaurant falls in Kunigal and offers you a refreshing meal after you have driven for a while. They serve Indian thalis as well as great Chinese dishes which can be enjoyed by your whole family. They are a drive-in restaurant, so you can easily park your car and then enjoy your meal without having any tension. If you are starting early on your journey to Chikmagalur, this eatery will be a great one to have your breakfast.Address: 4 Kms From Yediyur - Bangalore, N.H. 48 | Kunigal, Tumkur, IndiaContact: +91 94481 29493
2. Panchavati Family Pure Veg Restaurant

This is yet another great eatery that you will pass when you are on your way to Chikmagalur. This place is in Tiptur and it specializes in serving great vegetarian dishes to the visitors. The restaurant is spacious and contains enough sitting available for a large family. They are known for serving good vegetarian food at an affordable price.Address: Bengaluru - Honnavar Road, Tiptur, KarnatakaContact: 94489 51023
3. Hoysala Village Restaurant

If you are someone who never compromises with their food, then this restaurant will make you fall in love. It is situated in Hassan on the way to Chikmagalur and it is a fan favourite of many tourists. They are especially known for their authentic Indian dishes focusing on Karnataka. The ambience is great and we will recommend this place to have your lunch because of their great service.Address: Survey No.357, 1/2, Handinkere Village J.H.Kere P.O, Belur Road | at Hoysala Village Resort, Hassan, IndiaContact: +91 80 2234 0166
Highlights of the Road Trips
A great thing about opting for a road trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur is that you get to visit several places even before reaching your final destination. Here are some of the places that we will recommend you to visit-Shravanabelagola

Gorur Dam

Shettihalli Rosary Church

Manjarabad Fort

Halebeedu

Belur

Who Can Go on this Road Trip?
Anyone interested in having a nice weekend can go on this trip. It is great for young students or office goers who are in need to relax after a long week of work. This road trip is also great for families as it is short and the journey includes a view of many of the important and beautiful temples of Karnataka.Duration of the Trip
Along with you driving to the destination, we will recommend you to take a 3 Days 2 Night trip. If you have your car or if you are hiring a car, then we will recommend you to start early on your journey so that you can reach Chikmagalur by the evening. Have a look at the different historical and natural wonders present in Chikmagalur as well as on its way to complete your trip.Have you already taken a road trip from Bangalore to Chikmagalur? How was the experience? Are you excited for your road trip? Do let us know in the comments below!