Coorg Backpack Trip

6 Days 5 Nights

Overview

Coorg is a remarkable destination that caters to travelers of all types. Often referred to as the Scotland of India, Coorg offers an assortment of flora and fauna, gorgeous waterfalls, tranquil landscapes, and a unique culture with a hint of history.  One trip won’t feel enough and your heart would seek to return to the serenity away from the city din. Join us for a relaxing as well as a fun-filled trip! 

Trip Highlights

  • Lovely weather of Coorg
  • Magnificent Abbey falls
  • The scenic Namdroling Monastery
  • Dubare elephant camp for all the elephant lovers
  • Coffee & spice plantations for many Insta-worthy pictures
  • Relish authentic Kodava cuisine

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Mumbai to Mangalore

    Meet your HikerWolf buddies at CSMT Station at 09.00 pm to board Mangalore Express (12133). Overnight train journey.

  • Day
    02

    Mangalore to Coorg – Madikeri

    Arrive at Mangalore Railway station by afternoon. Have lunch.

    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

    Coorg | Sightseeing | Dubare Elephant Camp

    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 nature’s lap.

    Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
    ( Meal: Breakfast & Dinner )

  • Day
    04

    Coorg – Madikeri

    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

    Coorg – Madikeri / Mangalore

    Morning breakfast and check out from hotel.

    Drive to Mangalore Railway station to board the MatsyaGandha EXP (12620) at 12:30 PM.

    Overnight in train.
    ( Meal: Only Breakfast )

  • Day
    06

    Reach Mumbai

    Reach Panvel in the morning at around 5:15 AM to disperse with a promise to meet again and happy memories.

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Cost Includes

  • 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 and Processing fees.

Cost Excludes

  • Lunch on all days
  • All meals during train journey
  • Personal expenditure
  • Elephant interaction charges at Harangi Elephant Camp
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Spice Plantation Tour
  • 5% GST and Processing fees.

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
    Note: Do not carry any valuables. Please take care of it in case you are carrying the same. We will not be responsible if you lose them by any chance.

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