3-Day Family-Friendly Trip to Coorg from Bangalore in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Visit Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat, and Dubare Elephant Camp
    Drive 267 km from Bangalore (6 hours and 30 minutes)

    Start your trip with a visit to the Abbey Falls, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. Next, head to the Raja's Seat, a scenic garden offering stunning views of the surrounding hills. Finally, visit the Dubare Elephant Camp, where you can interact with elephants, take an elephant ride, and learn about elephant conservation efforts.

  2. Day 2: Explore Talakaveri, Bhagamandala, and Coorg Wildlife Society
    Drive 103 km from previous location (2 hours and 30 minutes)

    Start your day by visiting the Talakaveri, the origin of the Cauvery river, and take in the breathtaking views. Next, head to the Bhagamandala temple, located at the confluence of the Cauvery and Kannika rivers. End your day with a visit to the Coorg Wildlife Society, where you can learn about local wildlife and conservation efforts.

  3. Day 3: Visit Namdroling Monastery, Nisargadhama, and Harangi Dam
    Drive 118 km from previous location (3 hours)

    Start your day by visiting the Namdroling Monastery, the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism outside Tibet. Next, visit the Nisargadhama island, a beautiful picnic spot with a deer park, orchidarium, and elephant ride. Finally, head to the Harangi Dam, a scenic dam built across the river Cauvery, and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Abbey Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Raja's Seat (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (2-3 hours, INR 600-1200)
  • Talakaveri (1 hour, free)
  • Bhagamandala (1 hour, free)
  • Coorg Wildlife Society (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Namdroling Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
  • Nisargadhama (1-2 hours, INR 10-30)
  • Harangi Dam (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 915-1535
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