Four-Day Itinerary for Coorg

  1. Day 1: Dubare Elephant Camp
    30 minutes (14 km) from Madikeri

    Dubare Elephant Camp is a must-visit place for animal lovers. Here, you can watch how the mahouts (elephant trainers) take care of their elephants. You can also ride and bathe with the elephants in the river. The place is open from 9:30 am to 11:00 am and from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

  2. Day 2: Abbey Falls
    30 minutes (8.3 km) from Madikeri

    Absolutely stunning during the monsoon season, Abbey Falls is a breathtaking waterfall located in the middle of a coffee plantation. The trek to the falls is a little steep for about half a kilometer. However, the beautiful scenery along the way makes it worth it. You can visit the falls from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

  3. Day 3: Namdroling Monastery
    1 hour 20 minutes (35 km) from Madikeri

    Namdroling Monastery or the Golden Temple is an impressive Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The impressive architecture, painting, and other artwork of the monastery are a sight to behold. This is the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. You can visit the monastery from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

  4. Day 4: Tadiandamol Peak
    1 hour 20 minutes (25 km) from Madikeri

    Tadiandamol Peak is the highest peak in Coorg and is the perfect spot for adventurers. The trek is a bit challenging, but it's not technical. Once you reach the top, you will feel like you're on top of the world. Early morning is the best time to start the trek, and it will take around five hours to complete the trek.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubare Elephant Camp (2 hours, INR 600)
  • Abbey Falls (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Namdroling Monastery (1.5 hours, Free Entry)
  • Tadiandamol Peak (5 hours, INR 100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 800

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore the coffee plantations in Coorg, visit the Raja's Seat, and indulge in some local cuisine. If you have less time, you can skip the Tadiandamol Peak trek or the Dubare Elephant Camp. But make sure you don't miss Abbey Falls and Namdroling Monastery.

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