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.
Event Cost: 14999/- ( With Sleeper Coach Train Ticket )
Event Cost: 17999/- ( With 3AC Coach Train Ticket )
Event Cost: 12999/- ( Reaching Mangalore Directly )
Add on- ₹3000 per room for double sharing accommodation
Please Note : AC Tickets is depend on the availability , Incase for any reason we are not able to provide AC tickets , then we will provide you confirmed sleeper coach train tickets and difference in fare will be refunded back to your account in 3-5 working days.
Day 01
Meet your Trikon buddies at CSTM Station at 09.00 pm to board 12133 / Mangalore Express. Overnight train journey.
(For 21st & 28th December batches we will start with 12619 Matsyagandha Express) -
LTT - 3:15 PM
Thane - 3:40 PM
Panvel - 4:20 PM
Day 02
Arrive at Mangalore Railway station by afternoon. Have lunch.
(21st & 28th December Batches will reach by Morning and Post breakfast (at own cost) will move towards Coorg)
Post lunch we will move towards Coorg.
Check-in Hotel.
Visit Bylakuppe – the largest Tibetan settlement in South India. The temple has 62 feet Buddha statues covered with gold plates is a wonderful sight anytime.
Dinner and overnight stay.
( Meal : Only Dinner )
Day 03
Have early breakfast and proceed to Harangi Elephant Camp and Dam for the experience with Elephants
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.(If time permits)
Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
( Meal : Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 04
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.
Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
( Meal : Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 05
Morning breakfast and checkout from hotel.
Drive to Mangalore Railway station to board the train for home.
Overnight in train.
( Meal : Only Breakfast )
Day 06
Reach Mumbai in the morning to disperse with a promise to meet again and happy memories.
Please Note : AC Tickets is depend on the availability , Incase for any reason we are not able to provide AC tickets , then we will provide you confirmed sleeper coach train tickets and difference in fare will be refunded back to your account in 3-5 working days.
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
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation on Triple Sharing basis (with Mattress)
- Dinner (Veg-Non Veg) from Day 02 to Day 05 Breakfast ( Daily Lunch is excluded )
- Entry Charges at the places
- Comfortable Private AC Vehicle as per the Itinerary
- Driver Allowance, parking fee, toll tax, and Govt., Service Tax
- Non AC Sleeper class train tickets from Mumbai to Mangalore and return
- 5% GST.
Please Note : AC Tickets depend on the availability, Incase for any reason we are not able to provide AC tickets, we will provide you confirmed sleeper coach train tickets and difference in fare will be refunded back to your account in 3-5 working days.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Lunch on all days
- All meals during train journey
- Personal expenditure
- Elephant interaction charges at Dubare Elephant Camp
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Spice Plantation Tour
- The famous Abbey Falls
- Madikeri fort exploration
- Omkareshwara temple
- Harangi Dam
- Nisargadhama
- Bylakuppe - largest Tibetan settlement in South India
- Bhagamandala
- Talacauvery
