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Hoysala Temples and Chikkamagaluru Hills

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Trip TypePrivate & customisable
Best Time to VisitOct – Mar
PaceModerate
ThemesHeritage & Temples, Hill Stations & Mountains
Starting From$360

Route Covered

Overnight stops in day order
1Belur and HalebiduDay 1-2 · 2 nights
2ChikkamagaluruDay 3 · 1 night

Overview

This four-day Belur Halebidu Chikmagalur tour package pairs the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebidu with the coffee hills of Chikkamagaluru, all in Karnataka. You stay two nights near the temples and one in Chikkamagaluru, with a private car from Mangaluru airport. It suits temple and sculpture lovers; October to March is the best time to go.

Who it suits

Travellers who want to study stone carving at length and spend a night in the coffee hills, and who accept a 4-hour drive on the first day

Highlights

Chennakeshava Temple, BelurHoysaleswara Temple, HalebiduUNESCO-listed Hoysala templesMadanika figuresHalebidu museumKedareshwara Temple and Jain basadisMullayanagiriCoffee estate walkHill roads above Chikkamagaluru

Good to know

Living temple

The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur is a working place of worship, so access can shift around rituals

First-day drive

Belur is about 155 km from Mangaluru airport, around 4 hours by road, so an early arrival flight suits best

Mullayanagiri

The car stops short of the summit, so expect a short climb on steps to the temple at the top

Festival days

District authorities have limited visitors to the hill peaks around some festival days, so December dates need a check

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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DAY 1

Mangaluru airport to Belur

Overnight: Belur and Halebidu
First look, Chennakeshava Temple
  • Meet your driver at Mangaluru airport
  • Drive inland, about 155 km, to the Belur and Halebidu area
  • Check in and rest after the road
  • If time allows, a first look at the outside of the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur
Belur and Halebidu: 1 annual event
Mangaluru airport to Belur, ~155 km, ~4 hrs
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur and Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu
DAY 2

Chennakeshava Temple, Belur and Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu

Overnight: Belur and Halebidu
Chennakeshava TempleHoysaleswara TempleHalebidu museumJain basadis, Halebidu
  • Start at the Chennakeshava Temple, walking its star-shaped platform and studying the wall friezes and madanika figures
  • Drive 16 km to Halebidu and the Hoysaleswara Temple with its twin shrines
  • Look in at the nearby museum, the Kedareshwara Temple and the Jain basadis
  • Return to the hotel in the evening
Belur and Halebidu: 1 annual event
Local sightseeing between Belur and Halebidu, ~16 km
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DAY 3

Belur to Chikkamagaluru: Mullayanagiri and coffee estates

Overnight: Chikkamagaluru
Mullayanagiri summit templeCoffee estate walk
  • Drive about 25 km from Belur to Chikkamagaluru after breakfast
  • Continue 16 to 20 km to Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka, and climb to the summit temple
  • Spend the late afternoon on a coffee estate walk
  • Night in Chikkamagaluru
Belur to Chikkamagaluru, ~25 km, ~45 mins (estimate)
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DAY 4

Chikkamagaluru to Mangaluru airport

Hill road back to the coast
  • Breakfast and a relaxed start
  • Drive about 159 km west to Mangaluru airport
  • Allow a margin on the hill roads before your flight
Chikkamagaluru to Mangaluru airport, ~159 km, ~3.5 hrs
Starting from$360From, per person, twin sharing, 3-star hotels, private car with driver, excludes flights. Indicative; to be confirmed by the operator.

Indicative — varies with season and hotel category.

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Trip Facts

Activity LevelEasy to moderate. Walking on temple platforms and courtyards, a short climb on steps at Mullayanagiri, and longer drives on the first and last days.
What to PackLight cotton clothes that cover shoulders and knees, shoes that slip off easily, a light waterproof jacket, and a warm layer for cool hill evenings.
Local CustomsDress modestly and remove footwear at temple entrances. The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur is a place of active worship, so follow the priests' and your guide's directions. Photography rules differ from site to site, so ask before using a camera inside.

Local Activities & Events

Updated Oct 7, 2026

Karnataka — across your trip

Oct11-21

Mysuru Dasara

festival

Mysuru's royal festival runs from 11 to 21 October 2026, opening at Chamundi Hill and ending with the Jamboo Savari procession from the palace.

Oct11-25

Dasara Aahara Mela (food fair)

food

A food fair held alongside Dasara at Maharaja's College Ground in Mysuru from 11 to 25 October 2026, open from late morning to night.

Oct17

Kaveri Sankramana (Tula Sankramana) at Talakaveri

festival

Pilgrims gather at Talakaveri in Kodagu for Theerthodbhava, when holy water is said to appear at the Brahma Kundike at the start of the Tula month.

Oct18-19

Mysuru Dasara Kambala

sports

Mysuru's first Kambala brings paired buffaloes from the coast to race on a purpose-built paddy track at Sathagalli on 18 and 19 October 2026.

Oct–May18–1

Coastal Kambala season 2026-27

seasonal

Buffalo-race season in coastal Karnataka, with 28 events reported for 2026-27 at venues across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

Oct22-24

Kittur Utsava

cultural

Three days in Belagavi district honouring Rani Chennamma's 1824 victory, with folk performances, craft and food stalls and cultural programmes at Kittur.

Oct–Nov30–10

Hasanamba Temple annual darshan, Hassan

festival

Hassan's Hasanamba temple admits devotees only during a short window each year; darshan is planned for 30 October to 10 November 2026.

Nov1

Kannada Rajyotsava

cultural

Karnataka Foundation Day on 1 November 2026, with the Chief Minister raising the state flag in Bengaluru and the state's Rajyotsava awards announced.

Events are reviewed by our team before publishing and drop off after they end. Please confirm timings and availability with us before your trip — local schedules can change without notice.

What's Included & Excluded

Included
3 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels, twin sharing (to be confirmed)Daily breakfastPrivate air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeingAirport pick-up and drop-off at MangaluruEnglish-speaking guide for the temple day at Belur and Halebidu (to be confirmed)Coffee estate visit (to be confirmed)
Not included
FlightsMeals other than breakfastMonument entry fees and camera feesTips and personal expensesOptional activities

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