Morning: Depart Bangalore early by private car or bus (≈6 hrs). Upon arrival in Madikeri, check into your hotel and freshen up. Enjoy a light breakfast featuring local honey and fresh fruit.
Afternoon: Visit the historic Madikeri Fort and the nearby Raja’s Seat for panoramic valley views. Stroll through the bustling market, sampling Coorgi snacks like pandhi curry.
Evening: Relax at your hotel garden or explore the serene Omkareshwara Temple. End the day with a traditional Coorgi dinner of pork roast (Kasaru) and akki rotti.
Find HotelsMorning: Head to a scenic coffee plantation for a guided tour of the beans-to-cup process, followed by a tasting session of aromatic Coorg coffee.
Afternoon: Drive to Abbey Falls, a picturesque waterfall framed by lush shola forests. Continue to Nisargadhama Island, where you can walk among bamboo groves and spot deer.
Evening: Return to Madikeri and enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake at Talacauvery Viewpoint as the sun sets, followed by dinner at a local homestay.
Find HotelsMorning: Journey to Dubare Elephant Camp for an interactive experience—feed, bathe, and learn about these gentle giants.
Afternoon: Visit the sacred source of the Kaveri at Talakaveri, perched atop Brahmagiri hills, and enjoy the cool climate and panoramic vistas.
Evening: Begin the drive back to Bangalore, stopping for a quick dinner en route. Arrive in the city by nightfall, concluding a refreshing Coorg getaway.
Find HotelsFor a more relaxed pace, add an extra night to explore the lesser‑known waterfalls like Iruppu Falls or indulge in a spa treatment at a coffee estate. If you’re short on time, skip the Dubare Elephant Camp and focus on Madikeri’s cultural sites and a single coffee plantation tour to fit the trip into a long weekend.