Best Places to Visit & Things to Do in Chikmagalur in December
Chikmagalur in December welcomes travellers with cool mountain weather, clear skies and fresh winter air that makes every landscape more vivid. The coffee estates look lush, the hills stay misty through the mornings, and the trekking routes around Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri become easier to explore. With pleasant temperatures throughout the day, December is one of the best months to enjoy scenic drives, waterfalls, plantation walks and peaceful time in nature. If you are looking to have a seamless holiday during this month without having to worry about any travel arrangements, you can book through Thrillophilia’s Chikmagalur tour packages.December is one of the best times to visit Chikmagalur as you can explore all its highlights peacefully and comfortably. Waterfalls like Jhari Falls and Hebbe Falls offer peaceful visits, while the vast coffee plantations let you enjoy scenic drives and bean-processing tours. You can also enjoy spotting wildlife at places like Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary and Muthodi Range, where cooler temperatures encourage early-morning animal sightings. Road conditions across most tourist routes improve significantly after the rains, enabling easier access to lakes, forest trails, and viewpoints. Adventure activities, including off-roading and ridge trekking, become safer due to dry trails and stable weather this month.
Here are some highlights of exploring Chikmagalur in December -
- Trek Mullayanagiri Peak, Karnataka's highest at 1,930m, for misty sunrise panoramas over coffee plantations in crisp 12-25°C air.
- Wander endless emerald coffee estates like Hirekolale Lake, sipping fresh brews amid blooming winter flowers and golden sunlight.
- Chase cascading Jhari Falls (Buttermilk Falls) with stronger December flows, perfect for picnics in surrounding shola forests.
- Explore Baba Budangiri's cave shrines and hanging valley viewpoints, where legend says coffee originated in misty highlands.
- Jeep safari through Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary spotting deer, leopards, and hornbills amid lush post-monsoon greenery.