2-Day Family Friendly Coorg Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Explore the Natural Beauty of Coorg
    8:00 AM

    Begin your day by visiting Abbey Falls. The beautiful waterfall is located in the middle of a dense forest and is surrounded by coffee plantations. Spend some time enjoying the natural beauty and taking pictures.

    Distance from Abbey Falls to Dubare Elephant Camp: 26 km (1 hour by car)

    Dubare Elephant Camp

    Located on the banks of river Cauvery, the camp offers opportunities to observe and interact with the gentle giants. Children can enjoy elephant rides, elephant bathing, and feeding them. You can also enjoy activities like coracle ride, trekking, and fishing.

    Distance from Dubare Elephant Camp to Raja's Seat: 20 km (40 minutes by car)

    Raja's Seat

    Known for its beautiful sunset views, Raja's seat is a park with a garden and a toy-train ride. Enjoy a peaceful evening in the lap of nature and watch the sunset.

    Distance from Raja's Seat to Hotel: 1 km (10 minutes by car)
  2. Day 2: Historical and Cultural Exploration
    9:00 AM
    Distance from hotel to Namdroling Monastery: 37 km (1 hour 10 minutes by car)

    Namdroling Monastery

    Also known as the Golden Temple, the monastery is home to over 5000 monks and nuns. The beautiful temple is decorated with colorful murals and statues of Buddhist deities. You can also buy souvenirs from the shops outside the temple complex.

    Distance from Namdroling Monastery to Bagamandala Temple: 32 km (1 hour by car)

    Bagamandala Temple

    The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located at the confluence of three rivers. It is believed that taking a holy dip in the river can cleanse one's sins. The temple's architecture is inspired by Kerala style with wooden carvings and sloping roofs.

    Distance from Bagamandala Temple to Hotel: 39 km (1 hour 20 minutes by car)

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Abbey Falls (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (2-3 hours, INR 800 per person for elephant ride, INR 100 for coracle ride)
  • Raja's Seat (1-2 hours, INR 5 entry fee)
  • Namdroling Monastery (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Bagamandala Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1000 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit Chettalli's coffee plantation, Talakaveri National Park, Honnamana Kere, or Iruppu Falls. If you have less time, you can skip Bagamandala Temple or Raja's seat.

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