With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that Chikkamagaluru, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Mullayanagiri Temple, Sringeri Mutt and Seethalayanagiri Temple. Don’t forget about Mangalore either! Just 40 miles away, Panambur Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach and Manasa Amusement & Water Park are non-negotiable stops here.