Since you arrive today and it's already early morning where you are, take a relaxed start: check in, freshen up, and head out late morning to explore Madikeri Fort-wander the ramparts, visit the museum and enjoy views over the town. Follow that with a stroll through the aromatic spice lanes to a local homestyle café for a Kodava breakfast and a short visit to the peaceful Omkareshwara Temple, soaking in the colonial-era architecture before an easy lunchtime break back at your hotel to recharge for the afternoon.
Spend a relaxed afternoon wandering the misty coffee estates with a guided tasting at a local plantation-visit a nearby family-run coffee estate to learn pick-to-cup processes, sample fresh beans and sip a filter coffee amid shaded groves. Later explore the tranquil Gaddige (Kodava royal mausoleum) and stroll to the scenic Pushpagiri Viewpoint, where panoramic valleys and cloud-draped hills set up the perfect lead-in to your sunset at Raja's Seat.
After sunset at Raja's Seat, ease into the evening with a short drive to the riverside hamlet and cultural hub of Nalknad Palace for a quiet walk through its historic courtyards and gentle gardens, then head to Town Club Road to browse local art shops and pick up roasted coffee or spices as souvenirs. Finish with a relaxed dinner at a recommended Kodava-style restaurant such as Coorg Cuisine or a cozy café serving regional dishes and filter coffee, where you can sample pork curry or pandi curry and reflect on the day's discoveries before an early night.
Start early with a hands-on wildlife and river experience at Dubare Elephant Camp-join the morning bathing and feeding session, watch the mahouts at work, and take a gentle riverside walk where you can often spot birds and butterflies. Afterward, drive up into the mist to Talacauvery, the sacred origin of the Cauvery River: wander the temple precincts, sip fresh mountain air at the viewpoint over the Brahmagiri hills, and enjoy a short guided nature trail that explains local flora and the springs that feed the river.
After your Talacauvery visit, head to the lush coffee-country rim above Abbey Falls for a refreshing waterfall viewpoint and short forested walk-linger on the viewing bridge and photograph the cascade framed by cardamom and pepper vines. Follow that with a guided plantation trail and cupping session at a nearby estate (choose a family-run plantation like those around Madikeri) to learn traditional processing, taste single-estate roasts, and finish the afternoon with a riverside picnic by the lesser-known streamside groves before returning toward Dubare for the evening.
After an active day, settle into a laid-back Coorg evening at Brahmagiri Hills Viewpoint for golden-hour panoramas, then head to Kaveri Riverside Camp (or a similar riverside campsite near Dubare) for a relaxed coracle ride at dusk and informal storytelling around a bonfire highlighting Kodava legends. Finish the night with a traditional Kodava meal at Campfire Kitchen or a nearby homestay-savor local dishes like akki rotti and bamboo chicken while listening to soft local folk music before turning in.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Madikeri Fort (museum & ramparts) | ₹30 |
| Local Kodava breakfast (homestyle café) | ₹150 |
| Omkareshwara Temple | Free |
| Family-run coffee estate guided tasting (per person) | ₹300 |
| Gaddige (Kodava royal mausoleum) | Free |
| Pushpagiri Viewpoint | Free |
| Raja's Seat (sunset) | Free |
| Nalknad Palace (walk/courtyard) | Free |
| Souvenir coffee/spices (small purchase) | ₹300 |
| Dinner at Coorg Cuisine / Kodava-style restaurant (per person) | ₹450 |
| Dubare Elephant Camp - morning session (feeding/bathing) per person | ₹700 |
| Talacauvery temple & viewpoint (donation/entry) | Free |
| Guided nature trail at Talacauvery (tip/guide) | ₹200 |
| Abbey Falls viewpoint & short walk | ₹50 |
| Plantation cupping & guided plantation trail (per person) | ₹350 |
| Riverside picnic (basic supplies per person) | ₹200 |
| Brahmagiri Hills Viewpoint | Free |
| Coracle ride at Kaveri Riverside Camp (per person) | ₹250 |
| Campfire dinner / traditional Kodava meal at campsite (per person) | ₹400 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₹4,380 |