Chitradurga to Chikmagalur: Distance, Route and Travel Time

From Chitradurga it is a little under 200 km. Start after an early visit to the fort and you will reach by afternoon.

Tranquil Terrain is about 192 km from Chitradurga by road and the drive takes roughly 4 to 4.5 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 Chitradurga

The easiest way is via Chitradurga, Hosadurga and Kadur.

1. Reach Chitradurga on the national highway.
2. From Chitradurga head south-west towards Hosadurga.
3. Continue to Kadur and then take NH173 to Chikkamagaluru town.
4. From 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

Chitradurga fort, with its seven rings of walls and giant boulders, is a great leg stretch and a good breakfast or lunch stop. After Hosadurga the landscape slowly turns greener. Kadur has fuel and restrooms. From here the hills start to show up on the horizon.

By bus

KSRTC and private buses connect Chitradurga 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 Chitradurga 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.