7-Day Itinerary for Coorg

1. Day 1: Explore Madikeri
   Estimated travel time from Bangalore to Madikeri: 5 hours 30 mins (264.9Km)
   Visit the Raja's Seat for a panoramic view of Madikeri, followed by a visit to Madikeri Fort and Omkareshwara Temple for their historical significance.
2. Day 2: Abbey Falls and Dubare Elephant Camp
   Estimated travel time from Madikeri to Abbey Falls: 30 mins (10.9 Km)
   Visit the Abbey Falls early in the morning to enjoy the serenity of the waterfall and then drive to Dubare Elephant Camp to experience feeding and bathing elephants.
3. Day 3: Trek in Nishani Motte
   Estimated travel time from Madikeri to Nishani Motte: 1 hour 23 mins (34.1Km)
   Embark on a trek in Nishani Motte to witness some of the best scenic views of Coorg. Followed by a drive to Talacauvery, the source of river Cauvery, and Bhagamandala temple complex for a spiritual experience.
4. Day 4: Visit Coffee plantations and Chikli Dam
   Estimated travel time from Madikeri to Chikli Dam: 1 hour 30 mins (40.5Km)
   Visit the coffee plantations in Coorg and understand the processes that go behind making a cup of coffee. Afterward, take a refreshing swim at the Chikli Dam for a relaxing end to the day.
5. Day 5: Visit Nagarhole National Park and Iruppu Falls
   Estimated travel time from Madikeri to Nagarhole National Park: 1 hour 30 mins (72.8 Km)
   Spend the day in the Nagarhole National Park for a wildlife safari experience and then a visit to Iruppu Falls to see a magnificent waterfall.
6. Day 6: Visit Tibetan Monastery and Coorg Wildlife Society
   Estimated travel time from Madikeri to Tibetan Monastery: 30 mins (5.2 Km)
   Start the day at the Namdroling Monastery and witness the Tibetan culture followed by a visit to the Coorg Wildlife Society for an educational experience on the local flora and fauna and their conservation.
7. Day 7: Visit Talakaveri and Departure
   Estimated travel time from Madikeri to Talakaveri: 1 hour 30 mins (46.0 Km)
   Visit Talakaveri to see the origin of the river Cauvery followed by a visiting nearby temples and then departure for Bangalore.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Raja's Seat (1 hour, INR 10)
• Madikeri Fort (30 mins, INR 25)
• Omkareshwara Temple (30 mins, Free)
• Abbey Falls (1 hour, INR 15)
• Dubare Elephant Camp (2 hours, INR 799)
• Nishani Motte Trek (6-7 hours, INR 1200 per person)
• Talacauvery and Bhagamandala (2 hours, Free)
• Coffee plantation visit (2 hours, costs vary depending on the tour company)
• Chikli Dam (2 hours, Free)
• Nagarhole National Park (3 hours, INR 2000 per jeep)
• Iruppu Falls (1 hour, INR 50)
• Namdroling Monastery (1 hour, Free)
• Coorg Wildlife Society (2 hours, Free)
• Talakaveri (2 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs (Excluding Accommodation and Transportation): INR 3089

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Dubare Reserve Forest for a trek, the Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement for more Tibetan culture, and the Chamundi Hills in nearby Mysore. If you have less time, you can skip the Coffee Plantation visit and Chikli Dam.