Up the Makutta ghat into Karnataka's coffee country: misty Madikeri, Abbey Falls, a Raja's Seat sunset, Dubare's elephants and the Tibetan Golden Temple — your own vehicle and driver.
Highlights: Dubare elephants, Golden Temple, Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat
Itinerary
Day 1 · 6:30 AM — Pickup & drive to Coorg From your door in Kannur — about 120 km via Mattannur, Iritty and the Makutta ghat, roughly 4 hours with breakfast. (Stay booked by you)
Day 1 · late morning — Abbey Falls A short walk down through coffee and spice estates to the falls near Madikeri. Lunch in town. (Entry own expense · no bathing)
Day 1 · evening — Madikeri Fort & Raja's Seat The old fort in town, then the kings' sunset lookout over misty hills. Overnight in Madikeri. (Entry own expense)
Day 2 · 8:30 AM — Dubare Elephant Camp Watch the camp elephants bathe and feed by the Kaveri — reached by boat. (Mornings only · paid direct)
Day 2 · noon — Golden Temple, Bylakuppe The great Namdroling monastery in the Tibetan settlement; Tibetan lunch nearby. (Shoes off · quiet inside)
Day 2 · ~7:00 PM — Drive home About 145 km via Siddapur, Virajpet and Makutta; at your door in Kannur by evening.
Good to know
🐘 Dubare & the seasons: Elephant activities run only in the morning; the boat crossing can stop when the river is high. Falls and hill paths are slippery in the monsoon (June–September).
🛕 Temples & monastery: Omkareshwara: modest dress, footwear off, temple customs apply. Golden Temple: shoes off and quiet inside; follow the signs on photos.
🪪 Karnataka entry: Coorg is in Karnataka: interstate permit, border tax and tolls are billed at actual cost. We re-check entry rules and the ghat road before you travel.
🏨 Your stay: You book one night in or near Madikeri — coffee-estate homestays are a Coorg favourite. Your driver's night allowance is in our price.
