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3-Day Itinerary for Coorg and Wayanad in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Coorg
    2 hours 30 minutes (83 miles) from Mysore

    In the morning, explore the scenic Abbey Falls, a 70-foot waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. Then, head to the Namdroling Monastery, the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. After lunch, visit the Raja's Seat, a beautiful garden with a panoramic view of the hills and valleys. In the evening, take a walk through the coffee plantations and learn about the history and cultivation of coffee in Coorg.

  2. Day 2: Wayanad
    2 hours 45 minutes (95 miles) from Coorg

    Start your day at the Edakkal Caves, an ancient site with petroglyphs and rock carvings dating back to the Neolithic era. Then, head to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a variety of flora and fauna. In the evening, visit the Chembra Peak, the highest peak in Wayanad, and take a trek to the heart-shaped lake at the top of the peak.

  3. Day 3: Coorg
    3 hours (97 miles) from Wayanad

    Start your day with a visit to the Dubare Elephant Camp, where you can interact with elephants and learn about their history and conservation. Then, head to the Madikeri Fort, a historic fort that has been witness to several battles, and also houses a temple and a museum. After lunch, visit the Omkareshwara Temple, a beautiful temple built in the Indo-Saracenic style and dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening, take a stroll through the picturesque town of Madikeri and shop for souvenirs.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the Nagarhole National Park, a wildlife reserve that is home to tigers, elephants, and Indian bison. You could also take a trip to the Brahmagiri Peak, the highest peak in Coorg, and enjoy the stunning view from the top. To maximize your fun, try out some of the local cuisine, such as pandi curry (pork curry) and bamboo shoot curry.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Abbey Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Namdroling Monastery (2 hours, free)
  • Raja's Seat (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Coffee Plantations (2 hours, INR 200 for tour)
  • Edakkal Caves (2 hours, INR 40)
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 80)
  • Chembra Peak (4 hours, INR 500)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (2 hours, INR 890)
  • Madikeri Fort (1 hour, INR 25)
  • Omkareshwara Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Shopping in Madikeri (2 hours, varies)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,265

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