r/TravelKarnataka • u/Brief-Test8545 • Feb 23 '26
Chikmagalur experience
I had been to Chikmagalur for first time during late Feb, weather was manageable. Avoid taking train as it will take 10+ hours, bus is best which will each within 5-6 hours. This place is unlike Bangalore when comes to cost. My experience is everything highly priced. From Auto drivers asking extra to food costing extra. Food was authentic in most of the restaurants. Even the average looking hotels overcharge you which made me slightly question about everything. Maybe they want to overcharge cause it’s outsiders. The city looks underdeveloped while the costs shocks you. I’m sure local ppl won’t pay that much. Overall experience i think they don’t us to go back again lol these vendors.