Morning: Arrive in Madikeri and check into your hotel or homestay. Enjoy a guided stroll through a nearby coffee plantation, learning about the region’s famed beans and sampling a fresh brew.
Afternoon: Head to the cascading Abbey Falls, where you can walk along well‑maintained pathways and feel the mist on your face. Afterward, relax at Raja’s Seat, a scenic viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the hills and valleys.
Evening: Return to Madikeri for a leisurely dinner at a local restaurant, trying Coorgi specialties such as pandi chutney and bamboo shoot curry. End the night with a gentle walk around the illuminated Raja’s Seat for a romantic sunset.
Find HotelsMorning: Set off early to the sacred source of the River Cauvery at Talacauvery. Enjoy the serene atmosphere, take in the mist‑covered hills, and visit the small temple atop the hill.
Afternoon: Drive to the Dubare Elephant Camp where you can watch elephants bathe, feed them, and even take a short guided trek through the riverine forest. The camp also offers a chance to learn about elephant conservation.
Evening: Conclude your trip with a visit to the magnificent Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple) in Bylakuppe, admiring its golden façade and peaceful prayer halls before heading back to Madikeri for departure.
Find HotelsIf you have an extra day, consider adding a trek to Pushpagiri Peak or a visit to the spice gardens of Coorg Spice Estate. To shorten the trip, you can combine the Abbey Falls and Raja’s Seat visits into a single afternoon and skip the Dubare Elephant Camp, focusing only on the cultural highlights.