How to reach Chickmagalur in Karnataka?

If you are travelling by air
Mangalore, Bangalore and Hubli are the three airports  which provide easy access to Chikmagalur. Bangalore is an international airport and so connected to many places all over the world.  You can get connection flights to Mangalore and Hubli from Bangalore as well as other major cities in India, like Mumbai, Kozhikode, Chennai, Kochi etc.

If you are travelling by Rail
Trains are available from the nearby cities  in Karnataka like Bangalore, Mysore etc.  You have to reach either Bangaore, Mangalore  or Mysore and then take connection trains to Kadur / Birur.

Travelling from Bangalore By Train
If you are travelling by train from Bangalore the route will be Bangalore- Tumkur - Arshikere - Kadur.
Kadur is the nearest railway station to Chickmagalur and an  Express Train takes about 3 hours running time to Kadur. Again from Kadur it is about 45 minutes journey by bus/taxi to Chickmagalur.
If the train does not stop at Kadur, you will have to go to Birur, which is the next nearest railway station. From Birur 50 minutes journey by bus/taxi to Chickmagalur.

Travelling from Bangalore By Road
KSRTC buses as well as private buses are available  to go to Chikmagalur from Bangalore.
Buses plying via Bangalore -  Hassan - Belur- Chickmagalur route takes about 5 hours.
Buses plying via Bangalore - Arshikere - Kadur - Chickmagalur  route takes about 5 hours.

If you are travelling  from Mysore
By Road
KSRTC Buses are available  plying via Mysore-Hassan-Belur-Chickmagalur (4 hours and 30 minutes )

By Train
Trains running via Mysore-Hassan-Arshikere-Kadur For Both Passenger &Express trains, Kadur is the nearest railway station to Chickmagalur.
From Kadur the journey is for about 45 minutes  by bus/taxi to Chikmagal

Mahatma Gandhi Park in Chikmagalur, Karnataka

M G Park alias Mahatma Gandhi Park  is a beautifully maintained garden and is placed on the backdrop of the Mullayangiri. The park has become the star attraction of the area and has become the favourite spot of picnics and family vacations. The M G Park is placed on a small hillock named Rathnagiri Bore which is located on the northern part of Chikmagalur. 

This Rathnagiri Bore was just a place for the morning joggers and walkers in the early days before this was made a beautiful park. There are two entrances for the M G Park, one is for the walkers and joggers and the other for vehicles. There are beautifully designed pathways, steps and well manicured and maintained lawns along with variety of colourful flower plants  and a water cascading from the top of the hill to the fountain point down below.  

At the fountain point, there is a small pond and four small fountain heads throwing their foamy water around. As you go further, you can see a Nehru Rose Gardn consisting about 250 varieties of rose plants. There is an amphi theatre  with a totally new concept of mini outdoor stage activity of children.  This can become the favourite spot for the kids below 12 years.  At the top of the hill there is a provisional telescopic view point, a green house and variety of more than 300 species of plants and trees are there to provide ample opportunities to nature lovers and students. 

There is a Ratnagiri Toy Train which is the cynosure of the garden  and an entertainer for all.  The train takes visitors for a kilometer trip on a track which is about 30 feet in places and bunds.  Ther is a canteen to serve the visitors to the ark with snacks and beverages.  

Entrance Fee 

Rs 2/ each for adult and child

Train Trip takes you for 2 rounds in the park on all days except Mondays 

3 pm to 6.30 pm from Tuesdays to Fridays 

10 am to 6.30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays 

Charges are Rs 10/ for an adult and Rs 5/ for a child.

Contact for more details 

Deputy Director, Women & Child Development Department,
1 st Floor , Zilla Panchayath , Chickmagalur - 2
Phone :  08262 220930
or 
Smt. G. Prema Mobile Phone : 9448759249

Deputy commissioner's Office, Chickmagalur - 1
Phone : 08262 230401
email  :  dcckmlr@sancharnet.in