Nature Lover's 2-day Itinerary in Madikeri, Coorg

  1. Day 1: Abbey Falls
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Madikeri town center

    Experience the magnificent beauty of Abbey Falls, which is surrounded by coffee plantations and spice estates. It's a beautiful 70 feet waterfall that gushes down into a rocky ravine, creating a breathtaking sight. You can take a leisurely nature walk through the spice estates to the falls. Being one of Coorg's most popular tourist attractions, it can be crowded.

  2. Day 1: Raja's Seat
    9 minutes (2.5 km) from Abbey Falls

    Raja's Seat is a perfect location to witness the stunning views of the sunset. Surrounded by a beautiful garden of flowers and trees, this place was once the favorite spot of the kings of Kodagu. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the valley and the mountain ranges from here. Adding to the beauty, a musical fountain also adds charm to the place.

  3. Day 2: Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 10 minutes (43 km) from Madikeri town center

    Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Brahmagiri hills, with an area of 105 square kilometers. It is a natural habitat for various species of wildlife like Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Malabar giant squirrel, Lion Tailed Macaque, and other birds and animals. A great place for adventure lovers!

  4. Day 2: Dubare Elephant Camp
    1 hour 12 minutes (44.9 km) from Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary

    Visit Dubare Elephant Camp for an unforgettable experience - observe elephants in their natural habitat. Apart from watching grooming demonstrations, you can also learn how to wash the elephants and even ride them. Located on the banks of River Cauvery, nature is evident in every step you take in this place.

Time and Cost Estimates:

  • Abbey Falls (1 hour, INR 15)
  • Raja's Seat (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary (5 hours, INR 300)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (3 hours, INR 550)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 870

Useful tips:

If you have more time, you can also add the following to your itinerary:

  • Madikeri Fort and museum (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Namdroling Monastery (2 hours, free)

If you have less time, you can consider removing Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary from the itinerary.

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