Morning: Start your day at Dubare Elephant Camp, an elephant training camp situated on the banks of the river Cauvery. Here, you can watch elephants being trained, fed and bathed. You can also take an elephant ride or go for a coracle ride on the river.
Afternoon: Have lunch at the camp's cafeteria and then head to the nearby Harangi Dam, which is a popular picnic spot.
Evening: Drive to Abbey Falls, a picturesque waterfall amidst coffee plantations. You can enjoy a nature walk, take a dip in the pool or just enjoy the scenic views.
Morning: Start your day early and drive to Nagarhole National Park, home to tigers, elephants, leopards and many other animals. Take a jeep safari through the park and spot some wildlife.
Afternoon: Have lunch at a local restaurant and then drive to Iruppu Falls, a beautiful waterfall nestled in the Brahmagiri mountain range. You can take a dip in the pool and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Evening: Head back to Madikeri and visit Raja's Seat, a popular sunset point with a garden and musical fountain.
If you have extra time, you can also visit Talakaveri, the birthplace of river Cauvery, and the nearby Bhagamandala temple. For adventure enthusiasts, there are options for river rafting, trekking and camping in Coorg.
You can also plan a day trip to the nearby town of Kushalnagar and visit the Namdroling Monastery, the largest teaching center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world.