Mumbai to Chikmagalur Cab
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Mumbai to Chikmagalur Cab — Quick Answer
The Mumbai to Chikmagalur cab route is approximately 700 km and takes around 12 hours via NH 48 via Belgaum and Hassan. One-way fares start from ₹14/km (Swift Dzire CNG); Ertiga, Innova and Innova Crysta are also available for families and groups. Miles Tours and Travels provides 24/7 doorstep pickup from anywhere in Mumbai, transparent fixed fares with no hidden charges, and a flat 15% off on one-way trips. Booking takes about 30 seconds online or by calling +91 88790 99744.
Overview
Chikmagalur is coffee country in Karnataka's Western Ghats, around 700 km from Mumbai and a long 12-hour drive south. The hills here are covered in coffee estates, and the air is cool and green for much of the year. People come for the plantation stays, the trek up Mullayanagiri, Karnataka's highest peak, and a slower pace among the misty slopes. It's a proper getaway, not a quick one.
NH 48 via Belgaum and Hassan KarnatakaHistory & Significance
Chikmagalur is where coffee cultivation in India is said to have begun, with the legend that the saint Baba Budan brought seven coffee beans from Yemen and planted them in these hills in the seventeenth century. The slopes have grown coffee ever since, and the region remains one of the country's main producing areas. Lying in the Western Ghats, it combines those working plantations with high peaks and forest, which is what draws travellers seeking the hills.
Cab Fare & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Chikmagalur
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNG Swift Dzire | 4 traveller + 1 driver | ₹16,700 Flat 15% OFF | ₹19,600 |
| CNG Ertiga | 4 traveller + 1 driver | ₹20,250 Flat 15% OFF | ₹23,800 |
| Innova | 6 traveller + 1 driver | ₹20,250 Flat 15% OFF | ₹23,800 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 traveller + 1 driver | ₹23,800 Flat 15% OFF | ₹28,000 |
| Innova Hycross | 6 traveller + 1 driver | ₹38,100 Flat 15% OFF | ₹44,800 |
Estimated for 700 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Additional Charges (Indicative)
⚠️ Toll & permit figures are indicative. Actual charges depend on route, vehicle type, and government rates at time of travel. Paid directly at toll plazas / checkposts.
Route Highlights
- This is a 12-hour run, so we plan an overnight halt on the way down, usually around the Hubli or Davangere side, rather than driving it in one go.
- Once you're in the Chikmagalur hills the roads to the estates and viewpoints get narrow and winding, a careful local-savvy driver helps.
- Mullayanagiri is the highest point in Karnataka, the drive up most of the way is doable, with a short climb at the top.
- Coffee estate homestays are the typical accommodation, and many offer plantation walks, book ahead in season.
- Post-monsoon, September to February, the hills are greenest and the weather is at its best.
- Distances between the viewpoints, waterfalls and estates are real, so you'll spend a fair bit of time driving within the region too.
Places to Visit in Chikmagalur
Mullayanagiri Peak
Karnataka's highest point at around 1,930 metres, with a small temple at the top. The road takes you most of the way; a short, steep walk finishes the climb. Views over the ranges on a clear day are excellent.
Baba Budangiri
A ridge of hills and a revered dargah-temple shrine, with caves and viewpoints along the way. The drive up is scenic and the area is tied to the legend of how coffee first came to India.
Hebbe and Kalhatti Falls
Waterfalls set among the coffee and forest, fullest after the monsoon. Hebbe usually needs a jeep ride through estate land for the last stretch.
Coffee Estates and Plantation Walks
The defining experience here, staying on or visiting a working coffee estate and walking the rows with someone who explains the harvest and process.
Hirekolale Lake
A calm lake ringed by hills a short drive from town, good for an unhurried evening stop. Popular around sunset for the reflections on the water.
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