A Bengaluru-based tech professional has attracted attention on social media after documenting his decision to work remotely from Chikkamagaluru instead of spending another week in the office.In an Instagram video, Ankit shared his journey from Bengaluru to the coffee-growing region of Karnataka, describing it as a way to break away from the monotony of a regular office routine. Early start to avoid Bengaluru trafficAccording to Ankit, he and a friend, whom he referred to as Sachiv ji, planned the trip on a Friday despite having a standup meeting scheduled for noon.To avoid traffic congestion and save travel time, the duo began their journey at 4.30 am.During the drive, they travelled via NH 44 and NH 75. Ankit said leaving early in the morning helped them bypass city traffic and make better progress on the route.Breakfast stop and scenic driveThe travellers reached their breakfast destination, Dhruvathare, at around 7.30 am before continuing towards Chikkamagaluru.Ankit described the Bengaluru-Hassan highway as being in good condition, noting that although there were a few diversions, most of the journey was smooth.After crossing Belur, they left the national highway and entered a state highway stretch, which Ankit described as one of the most scenic roads near Bengaluru.Laptop opened soon after arrivalThe duo reached their accommodation in Chikkamagaluru at 11 am, shortly before the start of the workday.Ankit said that upon arrival, he immediately switched on his laptop, checked Slack messages, attended meetings and resumed coding work with the help of AI tools.He concluded the video by encouraging others to plan a similar trip with their friends.The clip was shared with the caption, "work from Chikkamagaluru."Social media users reactThe video drew several reactions from social media users.One user described the destination as "very beautiful", while another commented that they also wanted to be part of such a trip.Others called the idea interesting, with one user responding simply, "Wow, I have only one word, wow."Disclaimer: This article is based on claims, statements, images, videos and other information shared by users on social media platforms. The Economic Times has not independently verified the authenticity, accuracy or completeness of these claims unless expressly stated otherwise. The views, allegations and assertions contained in the social media content are those of the respective users and do not reflect the views of The Economic Times. The publication bears no responsibility for the accuracy of such claims and readers are advised to exercise their own judgment and seek independent verification where necessary.