2‑Day Budget Trekking & Sightseeing Trip to Coorg (Karnataka)

Day 1: Arrival, Coffee Plantation & Local Sights

Morning: The group departs early from Kochi in a chartered bus and reaches Madikeri after a scenic 5‑hour drive through the Western Ghats.

Afternoon: After checking into a budget homestay, enjoy a guided visit to the aromatic Raja’s Seat Coffee Plantation, followed by a light lunch featuring local delicacies.

Evening: Explore the picturesque Abbey Falls, then relax at the panoramic Raja’s Seat viewpoint before a group dinner at the homestay.

Day 2: Trekking & Return

Morning: Set out for a moderate trek to Tadiandamol Peak, Coorg’s highest point, with a local guide; the trail offers stunning valley and tea‑estate vistas.

Afternoon: After the descent, enjoy a packed lunch, then visit the historic Madikeri Fort and its small museum before boarding the bus.

Evening: Depart for Kochi, arriving late at night and concluding the trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Chartered Bus (round‑trip) – 10 hrs total – ₹12,000
• Budget Homestay (1 night, 15 rooms) – 12 hrs – ₹9,000
• Meals (Lunch & Dinner Day 1, Lunch Day 2) – 3 meals – ₹7,500
• Raja’s Seat Coffee Plantation tour – 2 hrs – ₹1,200
• Abbey Falls entry – 1 hr – ₹600
• Tadiandamol Trek guide & permit – 4 hrs – ₹2,500
• Madikeri Fort entry – 1 hr – ₹300
• Miscellaneous (snacks, water, taxes) – – ₹1,400
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹34,500

Tips

To further cut costs, you can replace the chartered bus with a few shared taxis or reduce the trek to a half‑day walk to Irupu Falls. If you have extra time and budget, extend the trip by a day to explore Dubare Elephant Camp or the serene Talacauvery shrine.