Start the day with a hearty buffet at your conference hotel; most hotel restaurants open 7:00–10:00 and offer hot South Indian and continental options to fuel a day of sessions.
Buffet lunch provided by the conference venue with vegetarian and non-vegetarian Coorg-influenced dishes to sample local flavors without leaving the hotel; hotel restaurants typically serve lunch 12:00–2:30pm.
Take a short evening walk in the hotel gardens or nearby plantation lanes to unwind before dinner; many hotels have landscaped terraces open until dusk.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel or a recommended nearby restaurant; if you want authentic Coorg food, ask the chef for pandi curry (Coorg pork) or noolputtu preparations.
Leave Madikeri for Dubare (approx 45–60 minutes). Aim to arrive early — morning sessions with elephants are best between 7:30–10:30; timings can change seasonally so confirm in advance.
Experience elephant bathing, feeding and a short ride or interaction; the camp usually runs morning programs (approx 7:30–10:30) and afternoon sessions (check local schedule). It's a hands-on, conservation-oriented program.
Visit the large Tibetan settlement and the Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery) near Kushalnagar; temples and monasteries are generally open 9:00–6:00, with visiting hours for tourists in the morning and afternoon (modest dress requested).
Stop at a nearby plantation for a guided short walk and tasting — learn about bean varieties and local processing. Most plantations offer 45–60 minute tours by appointment; call ahead if you want a guided option.
Return toward Madikeri and lunch at a recommended local restaurant specializing in Coorg dishes — try pandi curry (Coorg pork), akki rotti or noolputtu for authentic flavors; restaurants usually serve lunch 12:00–3:00pm.
Visit Abbey Falls (typical visiting hours 9:00–17:00) — a scenic waterfall set in coffee and spice estates with a short walk from the car park to viewing points; best in/post-monsoon when flows are strong.
Explore Madikeri Fort and the small in‑fort museum (generally open 9:30–17:30) to learn about Kodava history and local artifacts — a compact cultural stop in town.
Visit the 19th-century Omkareshwara Temple (open roughly 6:00–20:00) nearby — notable for its Islamic-style domes blended with Hindu temple architecture and a calm courtyard for photos and reflection.
Head to Raja's Seat viewpoint for sunset and the manicured gardens; the viewpoint is open early morning to evening (typically until 8:00pm) and offers panoramic valley views — perfect to end the day.
For an elevated meal, consider Taj Madikeri's restaurant if reservations allow (fine dining, scenic setting) or return to your conference hotel for a relaxed dinner; both are good for reflecting on the day's sights.