Location: (Google Maps)
https://goo.gl/maps/czTLUpCwuGYLy4F2A

Distance from Bangalore: 280–300 km
Travel Time: ~5.5–6 hours

Nearby Towns:
Madikeri (18 km) • Bhagamandala (6 km) • Napoklu (12 km) • Kushalnagar (35 km) • Virajpet (42 km)

Network: Airtel, Jio & BSNL (may be patchy).

Caretaker: Call Harish when you cross Madikeri (number shared after booking).

Driving Directions

Madikeri → Bhagamandala Road
• At Thimmiah Circle in Madikeri, take the left turn at the Petrol Pump towards Mangalore.
• A few km ahead, take the first hairpin-left towards Bhagamandala / Talacauvery.
• Ignore the left turn to Virajpet — continue straight.

Appangala → Spice Research Institute
• Drive up and down Appangala Hill.
• At the Spice Research Institute fork, keep left/straight.

Cherambane → Chettimani
• Pass the fork to Napoklu — continue straight.
• Drive through Cherambane to reach Chettimani Village.

Chettimani → Linger Turnoff
• At the village entrance, look for the elevation sign: “Chettimani – 2592 ft MSL.”
• From here, drive 2.1 km.
• You’ll pass a temple on your left and a milestone saying “Bhagamandala 6 km.”
• After the milestone, go 500 m and look for:
– A small mud road on the left
– Just before a bus shelter
– Marked as Bandipkadu Bus Stop (English & Kannada)

Final Stretch
Turn left onto the mud road.
Drive 100 metres to reach Linger Farm.

How to Reach The Linger Farm by Public Transport

Take a KSRTC Rajahamsa Executive bus from Bangalore to Bhagamandala.

Take a Bus from Bangalore to Coorg / Madikeri. KSRTC and private buses run regularly from Bangalore to Madikeri (Coorg).
From Madikeri Bus Stand → Bhagamandala
Once you arrive in Madikeri, you can catch a local bus to Bhagamandala. The road distance from Madikeri to Bhagamandala is about 35 km, and a bus takes roughly 45–50 minutes. Alight at the “Bandikadu” Bus Stop, which is just after Chettimani Village on the Bhagamandala Road, approximately 30 km from Madikeri.

Tips for Public Transport Travel:

Check bus schedules ahead of time, especially local buses from Madikeri → Bhagamandala — timings may vary.
Book KSRTC tickets in advance, particularly for overnight buses from Bangalore.
Be ready for the last leg: buses may not go all the way to very remote farm roads, so plan for a taxi / auto at the end.
Carry some local cash, since remote areas may not always have reliable UPI / card connectivity.
Network may be patchy on hilly / rural routes, so download maps or take offline directions.

We’re Waiting to Welcome You

Call Harish when you’re near Madikeri so he can guide you or come meet you at the bus stop to ensure a smooth arrival.