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Coorg (Kodagu) itinerary for 4 days

A 4-day Coorg (Kodagu) trip plan in which each day stays in one part of Coorg (Kodagu), in route order: Madikeri, Abbey Falls and Mandalpatti; Dubare and Bylakuppe; A coffee estate day; and Bhagamandala and Talakaveri.

Coorg is a stay-and-slow-down destination rather than a sightseeing one. Coffee estate homestays, a waterfall or two, Dubare elephant camp and a viewpoint at sunrise is a full and satisfying weekend from Bengaluru.

Trip length
4 days
Best time
October to March
Base
Coorg (Kodagu)
Region
Karnataka, India
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4-day Coorg (Kodagu) itinerary, day by day

Day 1: Madikeri, Abbey Falls and Mandalpatti

Arrive. The sights around Madikeri town: a jeep up to Mandalpatti, the falls, the fort and Raja’s Seat for sunset.

  • Mandalpatti viewpoint by jeep
  • Abbey Falls
  • Omkareshwara Temple

Day 2: Dubare and Bylakuppe

East towards Kushalnagar: elephants bathing at Dubare in the morning, the island park at Nisargadhama, and the Golden Temple of the Tibetan settlement.

  • Dubare Elephant Camp
  • Nisargadhama
  • Namdroling Golden Temple, Bylakuppe
  • Tibetan food in Bylakuppe

Day 3: A coffee estate day

Coorg is a stay-and-slow-down destination: a plantation walk, a tasting, and nowhere to be.

  • Coffee plantation walk and tasting
  • Kodava lunch with pandi curry
  • Homestay evening by the fire

Day 4: Bhagamandala and Talakaveri

South-west to the confluence at Bhagamandala and the source of the Kaveri on the hill above it. Keep the end of the day free so the journey home is not rushed.

  • Bhagamandala Triveni Sangama
  • Talakaveri

The app times each stop for your dates and shows the driving distance between stops and the cab cost for each day.

Where to stay

Stay on a coffee estate homestay around Madikeri or Virajpet: the homestay is half the reason to come. Madikeri town is the most central base for sightseeing.

When to go

October to March is dry with good estate walks; the post-monsoon months of September and October have the fullest waterfalls. June to August is heavy rain, though it is the most atmospheric time on the estates.

Getting there

Mangaluru (IXE) and Mysuru (MYQ) are the nearest airports; most visitors drive the five to six hours from Bengaluru.

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 days enough for Coorg (Kodagu)?

4 days is a long trip for Coorg (Kodagu): it covers Madikeri, Abbey Falls and Mandalpatti; Dubare and Bylakuppe; A coffee estate day; and Bhagamandala and Talakaveri.

What is the best 4-day itinerary for Coorg (Kodagu)?

Day 1: Madikeri, Abbey Falls and Mandalpatti (Mandalpatti viewpoint by jeep, Abbey Falls, Omkareshwara Temple). Day 2: Dubare and Bylakuppe (Dubare Elephant Camp, Nisargadhama, Namdroling Golden Temple, Bylakuppe, Tibetan food in Bylakuppe). Day 3: A coffee estate day (Coffee plantation walk and tasting, Kodava lunch with pandi curry, Homestay evening by the fire). Day 4: Bhagamandala and Talakaveri (Bhagamandala Triveni Sangama, Talakaveri).

Where should I stay in Coorg (Kodagu)?

Stay on a coffee estate homestay around Madikeri or Virajpet: the homestay is half the reason to come. Madikeri town is the most central base for sightseeing.

What is the best time to visit Coorg (Kodagu)?

October to March is dry with good estate walks; the post-monsoon months of September and October have the fullest waterfalls. June to August is heavy rain, though it is the most atmospheric time on the estates.

How do I get to Coorg (Kodagu)?

Mangaluru (IXE) and Mysuru (MYQ) are the nearest airports; most visitors drive the five to six hours from Bengaluru.

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