By Road (Click here to download the route map)

Chikmagalur is 250km away from Bangalore.

On the National Highway NH 47 between Bangalore and Mangalore, take a deviation at Hassan. From Hassan, Chikmagalur is only 55km away.

Chikmagalur is connected to other towns like Koppa, Sringeri, Kadur & Birur by road.

Two National Highways pass through this district.

National Highway NH-13 (Sholapur to Mangalore) touches the towns of Koppa and Sringeri.

National Highway NH-206 (Bangalore to Honnavar) touches the towns of Kadur, Birur and Tarikere.

Detailed Direction

• Take the Tumkur Road from Bangalore.
• At the junction before Nelmangala take the left turn towards to Hassan and Managalore. This is NH 48.
• On the highway towards Hassan take a right turn to get into the town of Hassan. Keep following the main road.
• Take a left and then come to Thannirhalla junction. At Thannirhalla take a right turn to Chikmagalur and go forward for another 50 km.
• When you reach Chikmagalur, you will come to the Government Hospital Jn. Take a left there.
• Go straight and you will see the DC office on your right.
• The road takes a turn to the right (it is practically a U turn) and take a left. You will reach KM road.
• Take a left on KM Road.
• Notice Café Coffee Day, followed by the Amber Valley Residential School on your left.
• 2.5 km further is The Serai

By Rail

Chikmagalur city does not have a railway station. The closest railheads are at Birur, Kadur and Tarikere.

By Air

Chikmagalur district does not have an airport. Airports at Mangalore, Bangalore and Hubli can be used as alternatives. There are plans to develop an airport near Marle village about 10 km from the town.