Top holiday destinations in the Malnad region of Karnataka:
Chikmagalur: The coffee land in Karnataka is famous for estate stays with hill views and valley views accommodation. If you are looking for a relaxed holiday or adventure trip then Chikmagalur has ample options for your holiday planner. There are several things to do and places to cover when you are visiting Chikmagalur. You need to first decide whether your trip is about adventure or just for relaxation. Because if you want to do both then staying for 1 night in Chikmagalur may not be sufficient. You may have to extend your accommodation at homestays in Chikmagalur for a night more to have the complete holiday experience. Coorg: Kodagu district is popularly called Coorg by tourists and is one of the top hill stations in Karnataka. Coorg is known as the 'Scotland in Karnataka' for its rich natural beauty. The homestays in Coorg have been a major attraction for travelers to experience the planters life on their holiday. There are several sightseeing places in and Coorg and you even visit Mysore while heading back to Bangalore. Coorg has umpteen number of accommodation options and you can compare stays and book online. Sakleshpur: Sakleshpur is well connected by roads from major cities in Karnataka. You can explore malnad homestays in Sakleshpur for your trip to enjoy staying amidst the estates and plantations of Sakleshpur. You have many sightseeing places including waterfalls and trekking spots in Sakleshpur. Railway track trekking and Bisle Ghats trekking are famous trekking spots besides several other small hillocks that you can scale in Sakleshpur. Thirthahalli: Thirthahalli is known as the gateway of the Malnad region. The taluk headquarters in Shimoga district has several natural wonders including the world-famous waterfalls 'Jog Falls'. There are many places to trek in and around Thirthahalli like Kavaledurga, Kodachadri, and Agumbe. There are many estate homestays in Thirthahalli that you can cover and choose from for accommodation. You can club Thirthahalli and Agumbe or Thirthahalli and Sringeri for your trip. Another interesting fact for holidaygoers is, that you can visit Malpe beach by staying at Thirthahalli. Agumbe: This famous Western Ghats region in Karnataka is near Thirthahalli. There are several homestays in Agumbe for accommodation. If you are visiting places like Sringeri and Udupi on your trip, you can choose to stay at Agumbe. There are several waterfalls, trekking spots, and viewpoints in and around Agumbe for your sightseeing experience.