5-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Bengaluru and Coorg

  1. Day 1: Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    30 minutes (7.5 km) from Kempegowda International Airport

    Explore the serene garden and witness a vast collection of exotic flowers and trees. Have a picnic on the lush green lawn or take a long walk beside the glass house.

  2. Day 2: Bannerghatta Biological Park
    1 hour 5 minutes (22.2 km) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    Get close to stunning white tigers, Indian rhinos, and a range of amazing animals. Take a safari tour through the reserved forest and enjoy an adventurous experience.

  3. Day 3: Namdroling Monastery
    2 hours 40 minutes (143 km) from Bannerghatta Biological Park

    Behold the gold-plated Buddhist temple and enjoy the spiritual ambiance. Visitors can witness the daily prayer ceremony where the monastery's dignitaries perform religious rituals.

  4. Day 4: Abbey Falls
    1 hour 30 minutes (50.2 km) from Namdroling Monastery

    Enjoy nature's beauty and witness the stunning waterfall. Take a dip in the natural pool or take a walk around the thick forest. Be sure to carry extra clothes as it could be wet and slippery around the falls.

  5. Day 5: Dubare Elephant Camp
    45 minutes (19.7 km) from Abbey Falls

    Experience the natural habitat of Asian elephants and take an elephant ride in the jungles. You can also watch the majestic animals getting bathed and fed and interact with their mahouts.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, 10 INR)
  • Bannerghatta Biological Park (4-5 hours, 260 INR)
  • Namdroling Monastery (3-4 hours, Free)
  • Abbey Falls (2-3 hours, 15 INR)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (3-4 hours, 135 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 420 INR

Useful Tips

For an extended trip, you can visit Nandi hills, which is an hour's drive from Bengaluru. The historic Fort Madikeri and Raja Seat Gardens are a couple of popular spots to cover in Coorg. In case you run short of time, you can drop Lalbagh Botanical Garden and visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace for historic significance. Carry a light jacket and mosquito repellent. Also, be sure to book your tickets online for Bannerghatta Biological Park and Dubare Elephant Camp to avoid waiting in long queues.

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