Adventure-filled 3-Day Itinerary for Chennai to Coorg in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Visit Abbey Falls and Dubare Elephant Camp
    6 hours (280 miles) from Chennai

    Start your adventure by visiting the breathtaking Abbey Falls, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Coorg. The falls are at their best during the monsoons, and you can feel the mist and hear the roar of the falls from a distance. After that, head to Dubare Elephant Camp, where you can get up close and personal with the gentle giants. You can watch them being bathed, fed, and trained by the mahouts and even take an elephant ride through the forest.

  2. Day 2: Trek to Tadiandamol Peak and Visit Nalknad Palace
    2 hours (40 miles) from Abbey Falls

    Get your hiking boots on and embark on a trek to Tadiandamol Peak, the highest peak in Coorg. The trek is moderately challenging, but the views from the top are worth it. On your way back, visit the 200-year-old Nalknad Palace, a beautiful example of Coorgi architecture. The palace was once the residence of the Kodava kings and is now a museum that houses various artifacts and weapons used by the Kodavas.

  3. Day 3: White Water Rafting in Barapole River and Visit Omkareshwara Temple
    2 hours (45 miles) from Nalknad Palace

    End your adventure-filled trip with some white water rafting in Barapole River. The river has grade 3 and 4 rapids and is a thrilling experience for adventure junkies. After the adrenaline rush, head to Omkareshwara Temple, a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple's architecture is a mix of Gothic and Islamic styles, and the temple tank is said to contain medicinal properties.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Abbey Falls (1-2 hours, free)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (2-3 hours, INR 1000 for elephant ride)
  • Tadiandamol Peak Trek (5-6 hours, free)
  • Nalknad Palace (1-2 hours, INR 25 entry fee)
  • White Water Rafting in Barapole River (2-3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Omkareshwara Temple (1-2 hours, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2525
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