7-Day Nature Itinerary for Karnataka

1. Day 1: Coorg
   5 hours (250 km) from Bangalore

   Visit the Abbey Falls, Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy a coffee plantation tour.

2. Day 2: Bandipur National Park
   4 hours (135 km) from Coorg

   Take a guided safari tour and spot tigers, elephants, and other wildlife. Trek up to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta for a scenic view.

3. Day 3: Ooty
   1.5 hours (50 km) from Bandipur National Park

   Visit the Government Botanical Gardens, Pykara Lake, and Doddabetta Peak. Take a toy train ride for a stunning view of the Nilgiri Hills.

4. Day 4: Mullayanagiri
   4.5 hours (170 km) from Ooty

   Hike to the highest peak in Karnataka, explore the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy the scenic beauty of the coffee estates around.

5. Day 5: Chikmagalur
   3 hours (100 km) from Mullayanagiri

   Visit the Baba Budangiri Hills, Mullayanagiri Range and Kudremukh National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive to Hebbe Falls and Kalhatti Falls.

6. Day 6: Gokarna
   7 hours (300 km) from Chikmagalur

   Relax on the beaches of Om, Kudle and Paradise. Trek to the Half Moon Beach and explore the Mahabaleshwara Temple.

7. Day 7: Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
   3.5 hours (150 km) from Gokarna

   Take a jungle safari tour and spot tigers, leopards, and black panthers. Go white water rafting on the Kali River and try ziplining amidst the lush green forests.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Coorg coffee plantation tour (2 hours, INR 800)
• Bandipur National Park safari tour (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Ooty toy train ride (2 hours, INR 400)
• Mullayanagiri hike (3 hours, Free)
• Chikmagalur Jeep Safari (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Gokarna beach hopping (4 hours, Free)
• Dandeli jungle safari (3 hours, INR 1000)
• White water rafting in Dandeli (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Ziplining in Dandeli (1 hour, INR 500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 8,700

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Jog Falls, Dubare Elephant Camp, and Nagarhole National Park. To maximize your fun, try camping amidst the lush green forests, indulge in traditional Kodava cuisine and shop for aromatic coffee beans.