Over the Wayanad hills into Karnataka's coffee country: misty Madikeri, Abbey Falls, Dubare's elephants, the Tibetan Golden Temple and the source of the Kaveri — your own vehicle and driver.
Highlights: Dubare elephants, Golden Temple, Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat
Itinerary
Day 1 · 6:00 AM — Pickup & drive to Coorg From your door in Kozhikode — about 215 km via the Thamarassery ghat, Mananthavady and Kutta, roughly 7 hours. (Stay booked by you)
Day 1 · afternoon — Abbey Falls A short walk down through coffee and spice estates to the falls near Madikeri. (Entry own expense · no bathing)
Day 1 · sunset — Raja's Seat The Kodava kings' garden lookout over layers of misty hills. (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 3 · 7:00 AM — Talacauvery & Bhagamandala The source of the Kaveri on Brahmagiri, then the Triveni Sangama temple. (Temple dress code)
Day 3 · noon — Drive home About 215 km back the same way; at your door in Kozhikode 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: Talacauvery and Bhagamandala: 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 before you travel.
🏨 Your stays: You book two nights in or near Madikeri — coffee-estate homestays are a Coorg favourite. Your driver's night allowances are in our price.
