Overview

Coorg Backpacking Trip

Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. In the area’s north, Madikeri Fort has 2 life-size elephant statues at its entrance, plus a Gothic-style church with a museum on its grounds.

Nearby, the Hindu Omkareshwara Temple dates back to the 19th century. Farther north are the domed Raja’s Tomb, a burial place of Kodava kings, and cascading Abbey Falls.

Dubare Elephant camp is a project undertaken by forest department and Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd. This camp has plenty of elephants which are trained under naturalists. A trained Naturalist is at hand to explain the various aspects of Elephant history, ecology and biology. We will explore all these and many others like Nisargadhama, Bhagamandala, Bylakuppe and Talacauvery ,etc to name a few more.

Date : Saturday, 04th March - Tuesday, 07th March 2022

5 Nights 6 Days Available on request Fort, Maharashtra

Itinerary

Day 01 - 03rd March , Friday Night : Mumbai to Mangalore

09:30 pm Meet the Trikon Team at CST and catch 12133/Mangalore Superfast Express for overnight journey

11:20 pm Pune Participants can board the train from Panvel Station

Day 02 - 04th March , Saturday : Mangalore to Coorg - Madikeri

Arrive at Mangalore Railway station at 01:00 pm , Post Lunch drive to Coorg.

Check in Hotel.

Explore Local Market , Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03 - 05th March , Sunday

Have early breakfast and proceed to Dubare elephant camp for the experience with Elephants, consisting of various elephant interaction activities.

Later visit Cauvery Nisargadhama - an island formed by river Cauvery and is used as a picnic spot island, with lush foliage of thick bamboo groves.

Lunch at Kushalnagar and proceed to visit Bhagamandala - Talacauvery known as Dakshin Kashi is the birthplace of river Cauvery at the foot of the breathtaking Brahmagiri Hills in Coorg. The river flows down inconspicuously as 'Guptagamini' from here before re-emerging a small distance downwards at Nagateerta.

Evening visit to Raja Seat- an enchanting picnic spot with a swathing in the nature's lap.

Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 - 06th March , Monday

After Morning breakfast, proceed to visit Omkareshwara Temple - Built in 1820 and featuring a blend of red-tile roofed Kerala architecture and Islamic-style domes. Also just have a glance at Madikeri Fort - The 19th century Madikeri fort with its stone ramparts now houses the prison.

Later visit Abbey falls which is tucked away between private coffee and spice estate.

Have lunch on the way and later visit the Spice Plantation Tour(If time permits).

Evening visit to Nisargdhama for the shopping experience and leisure time.

Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05 - 07th March , Tuesday : Coorg – Madikeri / Mangalore:

Morning breakfast and checkout from hotel.

Drive to Mangalore Railway station to board the train for home.

Overnight in train.

Day 06 - 08th March , Wednesday : Reach Mumbai

Reach Mumbai in the morning to disperse with a promise to meet again and happy memories.

Things to Carry

A lightweight Haversack or Backpack, and a smaller Day Sack (Avoid Suitcases)
Good pair of shoes, and a pair of flip-flops
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Camera, Binoculars (Optional)
Toiletries – Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Light towel, Lip balm, Wet wipes, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer
Extra Polythene Bags (To segregate used/ unused garments, wet/ dry clothing)
Any medicines that you consume normally, post consulting a doctor
Sunscreen

Inclusions/Exclusions