Step into the soul of Chikmagalur’s coffee country with Infinite Journeys. This thoughtfully designed fixed-departure tour takes you to Balur Estate, a 400-acre heritage coffee plantation growing Arabica coffee, pepper, vanilla, cardamom, and areca nut. Here, life slows down, the air smells of freshly roasted beans, and every corner tells a story of plantation legacy.
Your stay is in a charming 1853 colonial bungalow, offering just six beautifully restored rooms, spacious verandas, and peaceful courtyards. Far from commercial resorts and homestays, this is an authentic plantation experience where heritage, silence, and nature come together.
Each day unfolds at an unhurried pace—walk through coffee estates, sip freshly brewed plantation coffee, savour home-style Malnad cuisine, and relax by a warm bonfire under starry skies. With limited network access, this escape lets you disconnect from screens and reconnect with the outdoors.
Make the most of the long weekend! With 23rd to 26th January lined up as an extended holiday (24th & 25th being Saturday and Sunday, and 26th January a national holiday), it’s the perfect time to unwind.
Experience Chikmagalur’s rich coffee heritage, indulge in flavourful Malnad dishes, and enjoy a slow, meaningful holiday at Balur Estate — where colonial charm blends seamlessly with the aromas of Chikmagalur’s finest coffee.
- Stay in a beautifully preserved 1853 colonial bungalow set within a 400-acre working coffee & spice plantation at Balur Estate.
- Climb Vindhyagiri Hill at Shravanabelagola to witness the iconic 57-ft Gomateshwara Bahubali statue.
- Explore the artistic grandeur of Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu, a masterpiece of 12th-century Hoysala architecture.
- Enjoy guided walks through lush Chikmagalur coffee and tea plantations with sweeping hilltop views.
- Experience a serene sunset trail to the birthplace of the River Hemavathi, surrounded by peaceful temple landscapes.
- Trek along the scenic Bidruthala ridge, through shola grasslands and forest patches, ending with a breakfast picnic.
- Savour authentic Malnad cuisine lovingly prepared by warm local hosts.
- Relax with bonfire evenings, freshly brewed estate coffee, and slow, meaningful conversations under the stars.
Day 1:
Bangalore - Shravanabelagola - Halebid - Chikmagalur ( 6hrs / 295km )
Drive from Bangalore; visit Gomateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola and Hoysaleswara Temple(A 12th-century Hoysala temple in Halebidu, famed for its intricate soapstone carvings and stunning Shiva shrines) at Halebid. Arrive at Balur Estate in Chikmagalur. Overnight stay.
Day 2:
Tea Estate Walk & Hemavathi Origin Sunset
Visit a tea factory(from plucking leaves to packaging) and walk through scenic tea gardens. Lunch at Balur Estate. Evening walk to Hemavathi River origin for sunset, with beautifull village(Javali) tour. Overnight stay.
Day 3:
Bidruthala Trek ( 2hr ) & Plantation Time
Morning trek through shola forests and grasslands with a picnic breakfast. Return for lunch and enjoy a relaxed plantation afternoon with a bonfire in the evening. Overnight stay.
Day 4:
Chikmagalur - Bangalore ( 6 hrs / 300 km )
Breakfast at the estate and drive back to Bangalore (late evening flight). Trip ends.
What is included in the tour
- Stay on twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- All meals starting from Lunch on day 1 till Hi Tea on day 4 (except at Airports).
- Transport by AC chartered vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Walks and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Airfares up to and from Bangalore.
- Anything that is not mentioned in “Inclusions”.
