KSTDC Package — Marketed by Padaki Travel Desk
Yagachi Dam · Chikkamagalur
2 days in Karnataka's coffee country — a scenic boat ride on Yagachi Dam's backwaters, the wildlife-rich Bhadra forests, Bababudangiri's sacred peak, and the summit of Mullayanagiri (1,930m) — Karnataka's highest peak, above the rolling coffee and cardamom estates.
💧 Yagachi Dam🐯 Bhadra Wildlife🏔️ Mullayanagiri 1,930m⛰️ Bababudangiri💧 Manikyadhara Falls☕ Coffee Estates
1 Night
Duration
2 Days
Itinerary
Every Day
Departures
₹4,090
From / person
💧Yagachi
Dam
Dam
🐯Bhadra
Wildlife
Wildlife
🏔️Mullaya
nagiri
nagiri
⛰️Babab
udangiri
udangiri
☕Coffee
Estates
Estates
Tour at a glance
Duration
1 Night · 2 Days
Starts & ends
Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Price from
₹4,090 per person
Transport
AC Deluxe Coach
Frequency
Every day
Departure
6:00 AM
Hotel
Hotel (KSTDC arranged), Chikkamagalur
Guide
Professional multilingual
Senior discount
20% off on transport
LTC facility
✓ Available
Booking fee
Zero via Padaki
Returns
Day 2 — 11:00 PM Bengaluru
About this tour
This 2-day KSTDC coffee country tour from Bangalore covers Yagachi Dam, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Bababudangiri, Mullayanagiri Peak and the Chikkamagalur coffee estate hills by AC Deluxe Coach.
Day 1 visits Yagachi Dam boating and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary — a UNESCO biosphere reserve and Project Tiger reserve. Day 2 is a full circuit of the Chikkamagalur hills — Bababudangiri at 1,895m with the Dattatreya shrine, Z Point, Manikyadhara Falls, Mullayanagiri Peak (1,930m, Karnataka's highest point), Siri Statue and Honnamahalla Falls through rolling coffee estates.
Departs every Saturday at 6:00 AM from Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Returns Day 2 at approximately 11:00 PM.
Departure schedule
Pickup point
KSTDC Counter, BMTC Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Departure time
6:00 AM
Frequency
Every day
Hotel
Hotel (KSTDC arranged), Chikkamagalur
Contact
+91 97315 56663
Returns
Day 2 — 11:00 PM Bengaluru
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Bengaluru → Yagachi Dam · Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary — Halt Chikkamagalur
6:00 AMDeparture from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Report 15 minutes before departure
8:00–8:30 AMBreakfast halt en route (own cost)
Yagachi Dam — Boating on the Hassan Reservoir
11:00 AM–2:00 PMYagachi Dam — scenic earth dam near Belur. Boating on the backwaters (at actuals) with views of the Hassan hills. A relaxing introduction to Karnataka's coffee country
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary — UNESCO Biosphere & Project Tiger Reserve
2:30–6:00 PMBhadra Wildlife Sanctuary — one of Karnataka's premier tiger reserves (UNESCO World Heritage Biodiversity Site). Forest safari to spot tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur, sloth bears and 250+ bird species
EveningCheck-in and night halt at Hotel (KSTDC arranged), Chikkamagalur
Day 2Full day Chikkamagalur Circuit — Bababudangiri · Mullayanagiri · Coffee Estates — Return Bengaluru
8:00–8:30 AMBreakfast and check out (own cost)
8:30 AM–4:00 PMFull day Chikkamagalur sightseeing circuit — all stops visited in sequence:
Siri StatueSiri Statue — commemorative statue of the folk heroine Siri of Tulu culture
Honnamahalla FallsHonnamahalla Falls — scenic waterfall in the coffee estate hills
9th Mile Shooting Point9th Mile Film Shooting Point — popular scenic viewpoint in Kannada film shoots, with rolling hills and pine trees
Bababudangiri (1,895m) — Sacred Dattatreya Shrine in the Coffee Hills
BababudangiriBababudangiri (1,895m) — sacred hilltop with the Dattatreya shrine and Dargah of Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalandar. A symbol of Hindu-Muslim harmony in Karnataka
Z PointZ Point — scenic viewpoint on the Bababudangiri range with a bird's-eye view of the valley
Manikyadhara Falls — Sacred Waterfall in the Chikkamagalur Coffee Hills
Manikyadhara FallsManikyadhara Falls — beautiful waterfall accessible by jeep (jeep charges ₹100–150 at actuals)
Jhari WaterfallsJhari Waterfalls — scenic forest waterfall accessible by jeep
SeethalayanagiriSeethalayanagiri — forested viewpoint with panoramic views over coffee and cardamom estates
Mullayanagiri Peak (1,930m) — Karnataka's Highest Point
MullayanagiriMullayanagiri Peak (1,930m) — Karnataka's highest peak. 2 km paved path to the summit temple of Lord Shiva. Sweeping 360° views of the Western Ghats
11:00 PMReturn to Bengaluru. Tour ends at KSTDC Head Office, Yeshwanthpura
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AC Deluxe Coach transportation
1 night hotel accommodation (Chikkamagalur)
Professional multilingual guide
GST included in ticket fare
LTC facility for govt. employees
20% senior citizen discount
All meals (own cost)
Yagachi boating and jeep charges
Bhadra Safari charges
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1 person / room
₹5,740
per person · incl. GST
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2 persons / room
₹4,365
per person · incl. GST
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3 persons / room
₹4,090
per person · incl. GST
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* Includes 1-night accommodation + transportation + guide + GST. Meals, boating, jeep charges and safari fees are additional.
Senior citizens (60+) receive a 20% discount on transportation. Carry valid age proof at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What does this tour cover?
Day 1: Yagachi Dam (boating at actuals), Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, halt Chikkamagalur. Day 2: Full Chikkamagalur circuit — Siri Statue, Honnamahalla Falls, 9th Mile Point, Bababudangiri, Z Point, Manikyadhara Falls, Jhari Falls, Seethalayanagiri, Mullayanagiri Peak (1,930m). Returns Bengaluru 11 PM.
What is Mullayanagiri?
Mullayanagiri (1,930m) is Karnataka's highest peak in the Baba Budangiri range near Chikkamagalur. A 2 km paved path leads to the summit temple of Lord Shiva. On clear days the view extends over the entire Western Ghats range.
What is Bababudangiri?
Bababudangiri (1,895m) is a sacred hilltop near Chikkamagalur venerated by both Hindus and Muslims. The Dattatreya shrine and the Dargah of Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalandar coexist at the summit, making it a unique symbol of religious harmony.
What is Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary?
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Biodiversity Site and one of Karnataka's premier tiger reserves. Rich forests shelter tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur and 250+ bird species.
What is the price?
₹5,740 (single), ₹4,365 (double), ₹4,090 (triple). All include GST.
When does this tour depart?
Every day at 6:00 AM from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru.
Are meals included?
No. All meals at own cost throughout the tour.
Does this KSTDC tour include Mullayanagiri Peak?
Yes. Mullayanagiri Peak at 1,930m — Karnataka's highest point — is visited on Day 2. A 2km paved path leads to the summit with a Shiva temple at the top and panoramic views of the Baba Budan range and coffee valleys below.
Is Bababudangiri on this tour?
Yes. Bababudangiri at 1,895m is visited on Day 2 — a sacred hilltop with the Dattatreya shrine (revered by both Hindus and Muslims), also known as Baba Budan Giri after the Sufi saint who brought coffee seeds to India from Arabia in the 17th century.
Does this tour cover Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is visited on Day 1 afternoon — a UNESCO biosphere reserve and Project Tiger reserve in the Western Ghats, home to tigers, elephants, leopards and over 250 bird species.
Is Yagachi Dam on this tour?
Yes. Yagachi Dam boating is visited on Day 1 — a scenic reservoir in Hassan district, with boating on the calm backwaters surrounded by forested hills.
Does this tour include Manikyadhara Falls?
Yes. Manikyadhara Falls is visited on Day 2 — a beautiful waterfall in the Chikkamagalur coffee hills, accessible by jeep through the estate roads (jeep charges extra).
What is Chikkamagalur famous for?
Chikkamagalur is Karnataka's coffee district — the birthplace of Indian coffee, introduced by Baba Budan in the 17th century. The district is also home to Mullayanagiri (Karnataka's highest peak), Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, and some of the finest arabica coffee estates in Asia.
Important notes
GST inclusive. Management may cancel if fewer than 15 seats. Report 15 minutes before 6:00 AM. Yagachi boating, Bhadra safari and jeep charges at actuals. Smoking, alcohol and tipping strictly prohibited.
Cancellation policy
More than 48 hours before departure10% deducted
Between 48 and 24 hours before departure25% deducted
Within 24 hours of departureNo refund
Ticket transferabilityNon-transferable
Terms & conditions
- 1.KSTDC is not liable for cancellations due to breakdown or events beyond management control. A proportionate refund applies if no alternate arrangement is made.
- 2.For all booking, cancellation or modification queries contact Padaki Travel Desk: +91 97315 56663 / muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in.
- 3.Tickets are not transferable to another person.
- 4.Management is not responsible for loss of luggage or personal belongings during the tour.
- 5.Management reserves the right to cancel the trip if fewer than 15 seats are booked. A full refund will be provided in such cases.
- 6.Children above 5 years of age are charged full fare. Children below 5 years are not allotted a separate seat. Valid age proof must be produced at the time of booking.
- 7.Passengers must report 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus will not wait for late arrivals under any circumstances.
- 8.Smoking and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the coach throughout the journey.
- 9.Tipping the guide, driver, or any KSTDC staff member is strictly prohibited. All staff are paid by KSTDC.
- 10.Package tariff covers accommodation and transportation only. Food, entry tickets, and all personal expenses are borne by the tourist. Senior citizens (60+) are eligible for a 20% discount on transportation. LTC facility is available for State Government, Central Government, and PSU employees.
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