3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Coorg

  • Day 1: Visit Talacauvery and Abbey Falls
    1 hour 10 minutes (39 km) from Coorg

    Talacauvery is known as the origin of the Cauvery River and has a temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. On the way back, stop by Abbey Falls - a scenic waterfall in the midst of a coffee plantation that can be reached via a short trek.

  • Day 2: Explore Dubare Elephant Camp and Nisargadhama
    1 hour 13 minutes (42.5 km) from Coorg

    At Dubare Elephant Camp, you can learn about elephant conservation, bathe and feed elephants, and go for an elephant ride. Later, head to Nisargadhama - an island formed by the river Kaveri, where you can enjoy boating, elephant rides, and more.

  • Day 3: Relax at Raja's Seat and Mandalpatti
    1 hour 15 minutes (35.9 km) from Coorg to Mandalpatti, 19 minutes (5.5 km) from Raja's Seat to Coorg

    Raja's Seat is a garden with a breathtaking view of the valley and mountains, perfect for watching the sunrise/sunset. In the afternoon, head to the Mandalpatti viewpoint, known for its stunning panoramic views and off-road jeep ride experience.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Talacauvery (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Abbey Falls (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (3-4 hours, INR 1000 for a 30-minute ride, INR 300 for a bath and feeding session)
  • Nisargadhama (2-3 hours, INR 10 entry fee)
  • Raja's Seat (1-2 hours, INR 5 entry fee)
  • Mandalpatti (4 hours, INR 500 for jeep rental)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation and transportation): INR 1965

Transportation

Coorg doesn't have an airport, the nearest airport is the Mysore Airport (MYQ) which is approximately 120 km away. You can book a taxi or take a bus from the airport to Coorg. Once in Coorg, it's best to rent a car or motorbike to get around as public buses and auto-rickshaws are limited.

A car rental costs around INR 2500-3000 per day whereas a motorbike can be rented for INR 500-1000 per day. You can book a taxi for a day starting from INR 2000 depending on your itinerary.

Useful Tips

If you have extra days, you can add a visit to the Bylakuppe Tibetan settlement, the Nagarhole National Park, the Madikeri Fort, and the Omkareshwara Temple.

If you have less time, you can skip either Mandalpatti or Dubare Elephant Camp.

Airports

The nearest airport to Coorg is the Mysore Airport (MYQ) which is approximately 120 km away from the city center.

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