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  • Malnad road trip planners and itineraries

    Malnad is also called Malenadu in Karnataka and is one of the most popular driving destinations. If you love driving, exploring places, and staying at offbeat locations then it’s Malnad for you on the platter. Malnad is catering to all segments of tourists with a wide variety of options for staying at homestays, resorts, and hotels.

    Malnad road trips are going to be incomplete if you are not staying at homestays. If you love driving in the beautiful terrains covered with hills, mountains, valleys, then you must visit the Malnad region. There are several holiday itineraries that can help you in planning a weeklong trip to the Malnad region.

    If you are someone who loves to have itineraries handy while going for a trip, then options would be useful for you. Malnad road trip itineraries:

    We have written these itineraries for our homestays and resorts guests. Please note that these are designed for people starting from Bangalore for their road trips to the Malnad region in their own cars or bikes. You can decide which itinerary is best suitable for you to cover during your trip.

    Chikmagalur Trip Itinerary: 

    Day 1 

    The start time for this trip is ideally around 6 Am in morning. You do not have to worry about the breakfast as there are several hotels en route. You have to take the Nelamangala highway and deviate to Hassan highway. With pit stops, it takes around 5 hours to reach Chikmagalur from Bangalore. You will reach the homestay or resort for lunchtime. Your host will be waiting for your arrival to serve you hot lunch. Once you reach your stay you can have food and rest for a couple of hours. After 3 Pm you can visit nearby waterfalls and play in the water. You must be aware that many waterfalls are nestled in the deep forest and you have to walk or trek to reach them.

    Evening; Once you are back from the waterfalls, you can have a nice coffee, tea, snacks and get freshen up. Some travelers also go for estate walks in the evening. Most of the homestays and resorts we offer you are nestled amidst the estates. After 7 Pm you will be given a campfire where you can do team-building games or play and have fun with your group.

    Night: A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served and you can call it a day.

    Day 2

    Early morning walks will be very beautiful in the estates and villages of Chikmagalur. Your homestay or resort host can guide you to take the best walking route around their property. You can spend at least an hour going for a walk and come back for getting ready for the day. Have a nice breakfast and start your journey to Muliangiri peak or Baba Budangiri or even you can go to Kudhremukh. Once you do a nice trek at one of the hills you definitely need to recharge yourself. Come back to the homestay and take some rest. Your body needs sufficient rest to be active throughout the day. After your rest time is over, you can go for visiting other waterfalls and lakes nearby. If you are traveling during the coffee picking and curing season you can visit the processing unit.

    Day 3

    If you have not done a drive through the Kudhremukh forest range then you can try it and will be a nice experience. You can visit the Muthodi wildlife safari if you love to go on safaris. There are also water sports in Yagachi Dam which will love. Belur and Halebidu is also another option for you to cover. Belur and Halebidu temples are architectural wonders of the bygone era.

    Sakleshpura Trip Itinerary: 

    Day 1 

    Sakleshpur is well connected by roads and there are several things to do and places to visit. You can reach Sakleshpur from Bangalore within 5 hours drive. The roads are very good in fact before reaching your accommodation you can cover Manjarabad Fort as well. Few people also cover Belur temple before reaching Sakleshpura. Or you can visit the homestay directly for lunch time. After lunch you can visit one of the waterfalls near to your stay and keep rest of the adventure activities for next day. At homestay you can play indoor and outdoor games or spend time around the campfire in the evening.

    Day 2

    Sakleshpura has several adventure trekking places for you. There is railway track trekking, yettina bhuja or bisle ghats trekking. You need ample time to cover these trekking spots and it is best to be started early in the morning. You would need at least half a day to cover trekking spots and waterfalls at Sakleshpura. You must plan your day accordingly and if required you can ask the host for packed lunch. You might not be able to come back to your stay for food and then again head for sightseeing.

    Day 3

    Sakleshpur is well known for meadows that are not lesser to any European countries. You will love to spend lot of time just lazing on the meadows and taking pictures. Out hosts can guide you to visit nearby places known for meadows and beautiful scenaries. There are hills that you cover on day 3 like Agani hills or Jenukal Gudda. Apart from these you have places like Shettihalli and Manjarabad fort to cover on Day 3.

    Thirthahalli Trip Itinearay:

    Day 1

    You have several routes to reach Thirthahalli from Bangalore. You can take Tumkur to Arsikere highway, Hosdurga to Tarikere or Chanraypatna to Arsikere route to Thirthahalli. All roads are in very good condition and you have ample options for refreshments. You need at least 6 hours to reach this beautiful Malnad destination in Karnataka.

    The stay packages begins from Lunch, so its best to start your trip early in the morning. You reach your accommodation by lunch time and you will get some time for resting in the noon. You can visit Kuppalli which is at a close distance from most of the homestays and resorts. It is well connected by road and evening will be the best time to visit the museum and Kavishaila (hillock near Kuppalli house).

    Once you are back in the evening you can have coffee, tea, snacks and spend time playing games at the stay. You will be given nice campfire in the evening where some homestays and resorts will also serve veg and non veg starters.

    Day 2

    You can proceed to Mandagaddhe for bird sanctuary visit and nearby Sakrebylu elephant camp. You can do boating there, go for elephant ride and also give bath to elephants and play with them. If you love trekking then you must visit Kavaledurga or Kodachadri for adventurous trekking expedition. Since these activities take a lot of time, you must not club them with other sightseeing places. If you are not trekking today, then you can visit Chibbalagudde or Rameshwara temple in Thirthahalli.

    Day 3

    When you are visiting Thirthahalli it is easy to club your trip to Agumbe as well. Agumbe is only 27 Kms from Thirthahalli and you can do a trip for sunset visit or for Kundadri hilltop drive. While going to Agumbe you will find Bheemanakatte which is famous for hanging bridge and river beach. Nature lovers will love driving to Agumbe from Thirthahalli. Agumbe is also famous for trekking expeditions but you have to get necessary permissions from forest department before entering any forest in Agumbe region.

  • Road trip planners from Bangalore for weekend and weeklong vacations

    Road trip planners from Bangalore for weekend and weeklong vacations

    Road trip holiday planners from Bangalore

    The work schedules of a lot people living in Bangalore may not permit to take breaks often. However, there are weekends and sometimes weeklong holidays to utilize for your road trips from Bangalore. Karnataka has very good road now with 4 lanes, national highways and even the last mile connectivity is good to sightseeing places. If you are planning for a road trip from Bangalore using your car or bike then there are several fantastic destinations you can drive to. The Malnad region and Coastal Karnataka are filled with several destinations and experience for your memorable trips.

    Malnad road trips:

    Destinations like Coorg, Chikmagalur, Thirthahalli, Agumbe, Sagar, Hosnagar,  Sakleshpur, Kalasa, Sringeri, Hornadu, Koppa, Balehonnuru, Aldur, Mudigere, Somwarpet… are some of the top destinations in Malnad. If you are a nature lover who has always planned to go to a farm stay or estate stay for your vacation then you have umpteen number of options from us for your vacation.

    Some of the homestays and resorts at Travel Malnad® are themselves like a standalone destinations for your corporate or family holidays. The distances to these stays and destinations could take time of 4 to 6 hours from Bangalore. You have several good restaurants on the way for your breakfast or refreshments.

    The destinations in Malnad are not only popular for greenery, cool weather, beautiful scenery but for awesome hospitality by friendly hosts. We at Travel Malnad® are committed to provide you the list of best stays and holiday itinerary for planning your road trip. The tariffs are kept transparent and also room for customization. You can book stays with confidence and plan your trip.

    Coastal Road Trips:

    Coastal Karnataka is at close distance from Malnad region. If you are planning a trip to nature and beach then you can plan a combo package from us. It will save your time planning the road trip as well as money by customizing the package. There are several beaches you can choose from the list and select nice accommodation.

    Beach stays listed by us are done purely on their merits of hospitality, services, food and location. You can choose a beach stay and reserve rooms while planning a comprehensive road trip from Bangalore. It can help you save lot of time in deciding the right accommodation.

    Weekend trips from Bangalore:

    If you have plans for a weekend trip to one of the destinations in Karnataka then we have itineraries suiting your requirement. Holiday itineraries are an after facts and can be finalized once you choose a stay. Based on the location of your stay and your preferences we can give your customized itinerary. Speak to our travel experts or whatsapp to 9480565888 for more information and personalized support.

  • Best road trips from Bangalore for your weekend getaways to homestays

    Best road trips from Bangalore for your weekend getaways to homestays

    Best Road Trips from Bangalore

    The holiday is one of the most celebrated moments for human beings for several ages. People plan a trip to destinations for relaxation and exploration. Some travelers are food freaks and want to try different cuisines to satisfy their taste buds. We at Travel Malnad® have all types of weekend holiday packages from Bangalore. There are different road trips that you can customize with us to get the maximum out of your weekend leisure. There are many places to cover in and around Bangalore. If you are someone who loves to drive for long distances and stay over the weekend then we have the best homestays in Karnataka listed for you.

    The homestays in Karnataka nestles in the green destinations of Malnad are curated for you with the best offers. Our exposure to holiday services in more than 10 years now and have been serving our guests with the utmost care and also helping them customize their trips. There are several homestays in Malnad region, sometimes you might get confused while shortlisting. You compare stays in Malnad on our portal and select the best one that suits your requirement.

    Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

    We have all the information required for your trip to Malnad. We have listed information about sightseeing places, attractions, best restaurants, best shops… in Malnad region. You can check the availability of rooms online without any hassles and reserve your booking online. You can get the best deals for your trip every time you reserve a stay at Travel Malnad® portal.

  • Awesome driving destinations from Bangalore

    When you are working round the clock and dream a long drive to a nice destination then weekends are like a breather. If you are residing in Bangalore and want to take a break and do a quick visit to an awesome destination, then it’s Malnad in Karnataka. This is one of the best driving destinations closer to Bangalore with the best and comfortable accommodation. You can plan a short break or an extended weekend to one of the drive destinations in Malnad.

    You could be a biker or a car owner who loves to take out your machine and cover stretches filled with greenery, waterfalls, hills, and valleys. There are different packages and accommodation options for you on our TravelMalnad portal designed exclusively for your requirement to give an enchanting experience of driving through the green woods and plantation trails. The roads are mostly national highways in Malnad and well-connected and maintained to the last mile of all the destinations we are providing a holiday for you.

    There are itineraries and vacation planners for those who are interested in driving or biking destinations. We are not ignoring here those travelers who love to get their cycles on their trip and do a memorable cycling expedition in Malnad. There are a lot of themes for you to explore your inner self by doing a cool holiday trip to Malnad which can entrench in your memory lane as one of your best escapes in South India.

    We recommend you give us your time frame to plan a holiday for you with the fullest inclusions required for an engaging experience. The campfires at the end of your day or a piping hot coffee in the middle of a coffee estate with a valley view can all be an exceptional holiday moment. Our travel experts give their best itineraries based on your tastes and preferences of holidaying at homestays in Karnataka. Plan a trip now by just giving a missed call to 9480595888 or WhatsApp on the same number.