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, 23rd March - Thursday, 28th March 2024

Twin Sharing Accomodation : 1000 rs extra per room per night

Event Cost: 14999/- ( With Sleeper Coach Train Ticket )

Event Cost: 17999/- ( With 3AC Coach Train Ticket )

Event Cost: 13999/- ( Reaching Mangalore Directly )

5 Nights 6 Days Available on request Fort, Maharashtra

Dates and Rates

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Itinerary

Day 01 - 23rd March ,Saturday Afternoon : Mumbai to Mangalore

03:00 pm Meet the Trikon Team at LTT and catch 12619/Matsyagandha Express for overnight journey

4:20 pm Pune Participants can board the train from Panvel Station

( Meal - No Meal )

Day 02 - 24th March , Sunday: Mangalore to Coorg - Madikeri

Arrive at Mangalore Railway station at 07.00 om. Post Breakfast travel toward Coorg

Check in Hotel and Get freshenup and Lunch time. Rest for sometime

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 : Breakfast & Dinner )

Day 03 - 25th March , Monday

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.

( Meal : Breakfast & Dinner )

Day 04 - 26th March , Tuesday

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.

( Meal : Breakfast & Dinner )

Day 05 - 27th March , Wednesday: Coorg – Madikeri / Mangalore:

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 - 28th March , Thursday: Reach Mumbai

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

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

Accommodation on Triple Sharing basis
Dinner from Day 02 to Day 05 Breakfast ( Daily Lunch is excluded )
Entry Charges at the places
Comfortable Private Non 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 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.