On the National Highway NH 48 between Bangalore and Mangalore, take a deviation at Hassan. From Hassan, Chikmagalur is only 55km away. Chikmagalur is connected to other towns like Koppa, Sringeri, Kadur & Birur by road.

Two National Highways pass through this district:

• National Highway NH-13 (Sholapur to Mangalore) touches the towns of Koppa and Sringeri.
• National Highway NH-206 (Bangalore to Honnavar) touches the towns of Kadur, Birur and Tarikere.

Detailed Direction:

• Take the Tumkur Road from Bangalore.
• At the junction before Nelmangala take a left turn into the road which goes to Hassan & Mangalore. This is NH 48.
• You will cross Kunigal, Chanrayapatna etc. (The way to Chikmagalur is also the way to Belur and Halebid.).
• On the highway towards Hassan take a right turn to get into the town of Hassan. Keep following the main road.
• Take a left and then come to Thannirhalla junction. At Thannirhalla take a right turn to Chikmagalur and go forward for another 50 km to reach the destination.