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3 days in Coorg

Coffee estates, misty hills and Kodava cooking in the Western Ghats.

Best time
Oct – Mar
Ideal length
3 days
A day, mid-range
₹6,000 per person
Trip for two
about ₹36,000

Planning a 3-day trip to Coorg? Here's a day-by-day Coorg itinerary with what it costs, where to stay and how to get there, ready to follow or make your own.

Why go now

Post-monsoon Coorg is lush, waterfalls are full and the coffee blossoms and harvest run through winter.

Coorg (Kodagu) is Karnataka's coffee country: rolling estates under silver oak, waterfalls and the proud Kodava culture with its own cuisine. It's a favourite long-weekend escape from Bengaluru and Mysuru.

  1. Jan: a good time to go
  2. Feb: a good time to go
  3. Mar: a good time to go
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  10. Oct: a good time to go
  11. Nov: a good time to go
  12. Dec: a good time to go

October to March: 15–28°C, misty mornings and cool nights.

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Don't miss

Best things to do in Coorg

  • 01

    Abbey Falls

    A waterfall in a coffee and spice estate near Madikeri.

  • 02

    Raja's Seat

    The garden where Kodava kings watched the sunset.

  • 03

    Dubare Elephant Camp

    Watch elephants bathe in the Kaveri.

  • 04

    Namdroling Monastery

    The Golden Temple of Bylakuppe, a Tibetan settlement.

Day by day

Coorg itinerary for 3 days

  1. D1

    Day 1: Madikeri

    Morning
    Drive into Madikeri; visit the fort and the Omkareshwara Temple, with its mix of Islamic and Gothic styles.
    Afternoon
    Abbey Falls, a short walk through coffee and spice plantations.
    Evening
    Sunset at Raja's Seat, the kings' garden viewpoint, then a Kodava dinner of pandi curry and kadambuttu.

    Raja's Seat gets busy; arrive 45 minutes before sunset.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Coffee, elephants and monks

    Morning
    Guided coffee plantation walk at your homestay or a nearby estate, with a tasting.
    Afternoon
    Drive to Dubare Elephant Camp to watch elephants being bathed in the Kaveri, then on to Namdroling Monastery (the Golden Temple) at Bylakuppe.
    Evening
    Back to your stay for a bonfire dinner.

    Dubare is best in the morning; go early if elephants are your priority.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Mandalpatti and home

    Morning
    Jeep ride up to Mandalpatti at dawn for sunrise above the clouds.
    Afternoon
    Pick up coffee, honey and homemade wine on the way out.
    Evening
    Drive back to Bengaluru or Mysuru.

    Leave by 2 PM to beat traffic into Bengaluru.

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Shorter or longer

Coorg in 2, 3 or 5 days

2 days in Coorg

Follow days 1 to 2 above and leave out “Mandalpatti and home”. Start early each day and book the main sights ahead.

5 days in Coorg

Slow down with a free day for a spa, a cooking class or simply wandering, then add 1 day in Chikmagalur.

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What it costs

Coorg trip budget

StylePer person, a day3 days for two
Budget₹2,000₹12,000
Mid-range₹6,000₹36,000
Luxury₹22,000+₹1,32,000

Stay, food, local transport and entry fees; travel to Coorg is extra. Rough guides from recent prices, so check before you book.

Where to stay

Best hotels in Coorg for every budget

  • Budget

    Estate homestays

    Around Madikeri

    Home-cooked Kodava meals with a planter family.

    from ₹2,500 /night

    Prices
  • Mid-range

    Amanvana Resort

    Kushalnagar

    Cottages on the Kaveri, close to Dubare.

    from ₹9,000 /night

    Prices
  • Luxury

    The Tamara Coorg

    Kabbinakad

    Stilted cottages in a 170-acre coffee estate.

    from ₹30,000 /night

    Prices

What to eat

Food to try in Coorg

  • Pandi curry

    Dark, tangy pork curry with kachampuli vinegar.

  • Kadambuttu

    Steamed rice balls served with the curry.

  • Coorg coffee

    Buy fresh beans direct from estates.

Getting there

How to reach Coorg

Travel
Mysuru station is about 120 km away; Bengaluru airport is 260 km, Kannur airport about 100 km.
Getting around
A car is best: hire a taxi (about ₹2,500 a day). Jeeps take you up to Mandalpatti.
  • Try pandi curry (pork) with kadambuttu rice balls.
  • Buy coffee and homemade wine direct from the estates.

Before you go

What to pack for Coorg

  • Power bank and charging cables
  • ID (Aadhaar or licence)
  • Warm layers for the evenings
  • Comfortable walking shoes

Good questions

Coorg trip FAQs

How many days are enough for Coorg?

3 days are enough to see the highlights: Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat, Dubare Elephant Camp. Add a day or two if you like a slower pace.

How much does a 3-day Coorg trip cost?

Roughly ₹2,000 a day per person on a budget, ₹6,000 mid-range and ₹22,000+ for luxury, not counting travel to get there. For two people mid-range, that's about ₹36,000 for 3 days.

What is the best time to visit Coorg?

Oct – Mar. Post-monsoon Coorg is lush, waterfalls are full and the coffee blossoms and harvest run through winter.

Where should I stay in Coorg?

Budget: Estate homestays (Around Madikeri), from about ₹2,500 a night. Mid-range: Amanvana Resort (Kushalnagar), from about ₹9,000 a night. Luxury: The Tamara Coorg (Kabbinakad), from about ₹30,000 a night.

How do I reach Coorg?

Mysuru station is about 120 km away; Bengaluru airport is 260 km, Kannur airport about 100 km.

Is 2 days enough for Coorg?

Yes, if you focus: follow days 1 to 2 of the itinerary above and skip "Mandalpatti and home". 3 days is the comfortable length.

How do I plan a trip to Coorg from Bangalore?

About 5–6 hours by road. Then follow the 3-day itinerary above; budget from about ₹2,000 a day per person plus travel.

How do I plan a trip to Coorg from Pune?

Flight to Bengaluru, then by road. Then follow the 3-day itinerary above; budget from about ₹2,000 a day per person plus travel.

What is the weather like in Coorg?

October to March: 15–28°C, misty mornings and cool nights.

What food should I try in Coorg?

Pandi curry: Dark, tangy pork curry with kachampuli vinegar. Kadambuttu: Steamed rice balls served with the curry. Coorg coffee: Buy fresh beans direct from estates.

How do I get around Coorg?

A car is best: hire a taxi (about ₹2,500 a day). Jeeps take you up to Mandalpatti.

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