Reach Samarya

Set at walkable distance from Hirekolale Lake and cradled in the foothills of Mullayanagiri, Samarya feels a world away — yet it's an easy, well-marked drive from every direction.

Samarya Resort

Hirekolale Rd, Chikkamagaluru, HirekoLale, Karnataka 577101

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Distance & Routes

Choose Your Starting Point

We have outlined detailed driving directions, ideal pit-stops, and scenic milestones from major nearby cities.

Selected Origin

bengaluru

Estimated Distance

245 km

Approx. Drive Time

4.5 Hours

Recommended Route

NH 75 & SH 57

Driving Directions

A scenic and smooth drive. Travel via Kunigal, Channarayapatna, Hassan, and then head north on SH 57 towards Chikmagalur.

Visual Scenery

Gentle highway tolls transitioning into vast coconut groves, and finally winding coffee estates.

Recommended Pit-Stops

Empire Restaurant (Kunamatha) or Swathi Delicacy (Kudur) for authentic south Indian filter coffee.

Alternative Travel

By Air or Train

Convenient flight and rail transit connections to Chikmagalur from major hubs.

Transit by Flight

The nearest airport is Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), which is 160 km from the resort. Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru (BLR) (265 km) is also highly connected to international hubs.

Transit by Train

The nearest railway stations are Kadur Junction (DRU) and Birur Junction (RRB), situated approximately 40 km and 45 km from Chikmagalur. Regular trains connect them directly with Bengaluru.

Regional Exploration

Explore Chikmagalur Destinations

Discover Mullayanagiri Peak, Baba Budangiri, Hirekolale Lake, waterfalls, Hoysala temples, and check the mandatory Forest Entry Pass notice.

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