Mysuru to Chikmagalur: Distance, Route and Travel Time

From Mysuru the drive is pleasant and mostly through farmland. You go north to Hassan, then Belur, so you can see one of the finest Hoysala temples on the way without a detour.

Tranquil Terrain is about 207 km from Mysuru by road and the drive takes roughly 4.5 to 5 hours with breaks. Here is the route we recommend, where to stop and what to keep in mind on the way.

Best road route from Mysuru

The easiest way is via Hassan and Belur.

1. Head to Hassan. From the south this usually means Hole Narasipura or Channarayapatna, depending on where you start.
2. From Hassan take the Belur road (SH21 and then NH373). It is about 38 km to Belur.
3. At Belur, stay on the road to Chikkamagaluru. The town is roughly 25 km further.
4. From Chikkamagaluru town take the road towards Hirekolale and Ulluvagilu. The resort is about 20 km on.

Google Maps works well right up to our gate. Search for “Tranquil Terrain” and save the location before you leave, since mobile network can drop in a few patches on the estate road.

Where to stop on the way

This route has one of the best stops in Karnataka sitting right on it. The Chennakeshava temple at Belur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you can see it in an hour or so. Halebidu is a short 16 km detour if you have more time. Hassan has good restaurants for lunch and is the last big town before the hills.

By bus

KSRTC and private buses connect Mysuru with Chikkamagaluru. Depending on the day you may get a direct bus or need to change at a nearby hub like Hassan, Kadur, Shivamogga or Mangaluru. Check the KSRTC website or a booking app for current timings. From the Chikkamagaluru bus stand the resort is about 20 km away and we can arrange a pick-up with advance notice.

By train

The nearest railway station is Chikkamagaluru (CMGR), about 23 km from us. Kadur Junction (around 57 km) and Birur Junction (around 66 km) are on the main Bengaluru to Shivamogga line and have more trains.

From Mysuru the usual plan is to take a train to Bengaluru and then either the Chikkamagaluru express from Yesvantpur or a train to Kadur. Check IRCTC for current options.

Driving tips for the last stretch

• The final 20 km from Chikkamagaluru town towards Hirekolale and Ulluvagilu is a narrower road with bends. Take it slow, especially after dark.
• In the monsoon (June to September) expect fog in the evenings. Use low beams and keep the windows slightly open to stop the glass misting up.
• Mobile data can be patchy near the estate. Download the map offline and keep our number handy.
• If you plan to visit Mullayanagiri, book a vehicle slot online in advance. Vehicles without a booking are stopped at the Kaimara check-post.