Key hubs
Kudremukh airport and railway station
- Airport
- Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), roughly 95-100 km by road; allow about three hours
- Railway station
- Mangaluru Central (MAQ) and Mangaluru Junction (MAJN) are the practical railheads; onward by road
- Getting around
- A hired car with driver is the only practical option; public transport to the park and falls is thin, so confirm road and trail status before setting out
How to reach Kudremukh by air
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) is the nearest airport, roughly 95-100 km from Kudremukh by road; allow about three hours. Bengaluru (BLR) is about 320 km away and a long drive.
How to reach Kudremukh by train
Mangaluru Central (MAQ) and Mangaluru Junction (MAJN) are the practical railheads. From there, continue by road. Check which station your train uses before booking a car.
How to reach Kudremukh by road
Kudremukh is about 20 km from Kalasa in Chikmagalur district, and roughly 85-92 km from Chikmagalur town. Roads are winding ghat roads. Bengaluru is about 320 km away.
Getting around Kudremukh
There is no real local transport network. Hire a car with a driver for the park, falls and temples, confirm trail and road status in advance, and avoid driving the ghat roads after dark.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kudremukh
- Roads are winding ghat roads. If anyone gets car sick, stop often, travel in the morning and avoid driving after dark.
- Carry a refillable bottle, a rain jacket and a torch. Evenings and mornings can be cool and misty.
- Medical help is limited locally. Carry regular medicines and know the way to Mangaluru or Chikmagalur.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.