Arrive at your Madikeri hotel or resort (many guests choose a coffee-estate stay or a resort like Taj Madikeri or Evolve Back) and settle in; rest after travel and enjoy the estate ambience.
Start with a hearty spread at your resort (buffet breakfast at Taj/Evolve Back if staying there) or try a local breakfast at a popular town café to taste Coorg specialties like akki rotti and kadambuttu.
Visit Madikeri Fort and its small museum to learn Coorg history and see the old gate and temple inside; good orientation to the region. Open typically 9:30am–5:00pm.
Eat lunch at a well-reviewed restaurant in Madikeri serving local Coorg cuisine and Indian staples; try pork curry (pandi curry) if you eat meat or the vegetarian thali for local flavours.
Stroll to Omkareshwara Temple (open ~6:00am–8:00pm) for its unusual mosque-like architecture, then head to Raja's Seat for panoramic views and sunset gardens (Raja's Seat open ~6:00am–6:00pm).
Return to your resort for a relaxed evening; many resorts host live music or cultural programs around 7:00–9:00pm — check tonight's schedule and book in advance.
Enjoy dinner at your resort's restaurant (fine dining at Taj/Evolve Back) or a town pub/restaurant that sometimes hosts late-evening gatherings; nightlife in Madikeri is resort-centric with live shows and bar service up to ~11:00pm.
Take a guided tour of a coffee estate to see the processing chain and taste fresh brew; most estates run tours from 8:00am–11:00am and require prior booking.
Visit Abbey (Abbi) Falls, a scenic cascade surrounded by coffee and spice plantations — the viewpoint is about a short walk down and is typically open 9:00am–5:30pm. Best photographed mid-morning to early afternoon.
Enjoy a lunch featuring Coorg spices and regional dishes at a restaurant near the falls or in Madikeri town; great chance to try local coffee-inspired desserts.
If you skipped earlier, revisit Raja's Seat for afternoon views and then stroll Madikeri market to buy spices, coffee beans and homemade chocolates; markets usually open until 7:00pm.
Attend a cultural program at a resort or local performance showcasing Kodava folk dances and music (shows typically 7:00pm–9:00pm; check schedules and book).
Early departure to the Tadiandamol base (approx 45–75 min drive depending on your location) for a sunrise trek; starting early avoids heat and returns you before late afternoon rain chances. Trek permits/guides advisable.
Tadiandamol is Coorg's highest peak, a 4–6 hour round-trip trek depending on pace; the sunrise from the summit is spectacular and a must for hikers. Open (access) year-round but check weather and carry permits if required.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the base or on the forest edge after descent; many operators provide packed tiffin or return you to Madikeri for a late lunch option.
Early breakfast and drive ~45–60 minutes east to Dubare Elephant Camp on the banks of the Cauvery River; aim to reach the morning session for feeding/interaction (camp sessions typically 8:30am–12:30pm).
Participate in elephant bathing, feeding and learning sessions at Dubare Elephant Camp — an interactive conservation-oriented program best done in the morning (book ahead).
Visit Cauvery Nisargadhama, a forest island with bamboo groves, deer park and coracle rides; open typically 9:00am–6:00pm and great for a relaxed stroll.
Drive 20–30 minutes to Bylekuppe (one of India’s largest Tibetan settlements) to visit Namdroling Monastery and explore Tibetan handicraft shops; monastery open usually from 9:00am–6:00pm.
Return to Madikeri; attend a scheduled Kodava cultural performance or an in-resort themed dinner event (check nightly schedules at your resort for events starting 7:00–9:00pm).
Very early departure (approx 1.5–2 hours depending on property) to Nagarhole/Kabini for the morning wildlife safari; aim to reach the park headquarters before the jeep/boat safari start.
Take a guided jungle safari to spot elephants, deer, gaurs, and possibly tigers; morning safaris typically run 6:30am–9:30am and require advance booking and forest permits.
Enjoy lunch at a forest lodge or riverside café; many safari lodges offer buffet-style meals included for guests, otherwise there are local options near the entry points.
Return for an optional evening safari or a dedicated birdwatching/photography session; evening safaris usually start around 3:30pm/4:00pm and go until sunset (book in advance).
Spend the evening at your wildlife lodge which often organizes bonfires, nature talks and live acoustic music — this is the main nightlife option in the area (timings vary).
Early breakfast and drive ~1.5–2 hours to the Barapole river rafting site; rafting season is typically Sep–May but confirm current operations and book with a certified operator.
Enjoy half-day white-water rafting on the Barapole/Cauvery stretch with certified guides; typical sessions run morning and early afternoon (8:30am–3:30pm depending on operator and stretch).
Choose an adrenaline add-on such as zipline/quad biking where available, or drive to scenic Iruppu Falls (Brahmagiri) for a nature walk; adventure add-ons operate in the afternoon and closing times vary,/falls open daytime only.
Return to Madikeri; enjoy pre-dinner drinks at your resort bar — many resorts open bars until ~11:00pm and may host occasional DJ or live music nights (check schedules).
Dine at a resort or choose a lively restaurant with a bar — Madikeri’s nightlife is mostly resort-based but select places arrange theme nights or music events on weekends.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, pack and check out times (most hotels check out by 11:00am); use this morning to revisit a favourite corner of the estate or have a final coffee tasting.
Depart Madikeri for Bangalore/Mysore or nearest transport hub; plan 3–5 hours to Bangalore depending on traffic or arrange transfers to the nearest railway stations/airports.
If you prefer a 6-day itinerary instead, you can compress or remove Day 6 (rafting) and use this afternoon for departure; otherwise extend for another day of leisure or extra trek.