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Exploring Coorg: A City Experience Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Raja's Seat
    15 minutes (4.3 km) from Madikeri City Centre

    Start your exploration with a visit to Raja's Seat, a magnificent garden with a stunning view of the surrounding hills. The garden has a musical fountain show in the evenings and you can enjoy a cup of hot coffee or snacks from the nearby food vendors.

  2. Day 2: Dubare Elephant Camp
    1 hour 20 minutes (40.1 km) from Madikeri City Centre

    Engage with elephants at the Dubare Elephant Camp. You can watch them being bathed, fed and trained by the mahouts. Take an elephant ride or go for a coracle boat ride on the Kaveri River. Don't forget to visit the nearby Nisargadhama Forest which has a deer park and a hanging bridge.

  3. Day 3: Abbey Falls
    30 minutes (10.4 km) from Madikeri City Centre

    Visit the magnificent Abbey Falls, a stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. You can take a short hike to reach the falls, enjoy the cool breeze and the sound of the water crashing against the rocks. Make sure to carry an extra pair of clothes as you might get wet during the hike.

  4. Day 4: Madikeri Fort
    5 minutes (1.5 km) from Madikeri City Centre

    Wrap up your Coorg exploration with a visit to the Madikeri Fort. The fort has a small museum, a temple, and a prison. You can also visit the nearby Omkareshwara Temple, a beautiful temple with a blend of Islamic and Gothic architecture.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Raja's Seat (1-2 hours, free)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp (3-4 hours, INR 1500 for elephant ride and INR 350 for coracle ride)
  • Abbey Falls (1-2 hours, INR 15 for parking)
  • Madikeri Fort (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1865

Recommendations

Coorg has plenty of trekking options if you want to explore the nature trails. The Tadiandamol Trek and the Pushpagiri Trek are very popular among trekkers. If you are a coffee lover, don't forget to visit a coffee plantation and take a tour. You can also indulge in some adventure sports like zip lining, river rafting, and rock climbing in the nearby towns of Gonikoppal and Virajpet. Make sure to try the local cuisine and shop for some Coorg honey, spices, and silk sarees.

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