Coorg Madikeri Tour Packages from GoldBox Holidays take you into the coffee hills of Kodagu in south-west Karnataka. Coorg is the popular name of the district, and Madikeri is its hill-top headquarters town, so most trips use Madikeri as their base. Visitors come for coffee and pepper estates, misty viewpoints, waterfalls, Tibetan monasteries and the warm hospitality of the Kodava people. The river Kaveri rises here at Talakaveri. This category has nine packages from Bangalore and Mysore. Most go by private car, and there is one budget bus day trip from Mysore. Choose from one day to five days, with Mysore or Ooty added on some tours.
Popular Coorg Madikeri Tour Packages
Choose by where you start and how many days you have.
- One Day Coorg Tour Package from Mysore - a budget day trip by bus.
- One Day Mysore To Madikeri Coorg Package By Car - a private car to Madikeri and back in a day.
- One Day Mysore To Coorg Tour Package By Car - another one-day car option from Mysore.
- Mysore to Coorg 2 Nights-3 Days Tour Package By Car - three relaxed days in the hills.
- Bangalore to Coorg 1 Night-2 Days Tour Package By Car - a quick weekend break from Bangalore.
- Bangalore to Coorg 2 Nights-3 Days Tour Package By Car - more time for falls and plantations.
- Bangalore to Mysore-Coorg 1 Night-2 Days Tour Package by Car - two places in two days for travellers in a hurry.
- Bangalore to Mysore-Coorg-Madikeri 2 Nights-3 Days Tour Package by Car - palaces and hills over three days.
- Bangalore to Coorg-Madikeri-Ooty-Coonoor 4 Nights-5 Days Tour Package by Car - a longer hill holiday liked by honeymooners.
Places you will visit
In Madikeri town, Raja's Seat is the classic sunset viewpoint, set in a garden just south of the old Madikeri Fort. The fort and the Omkareshwara temple are close by. Abbey Falls lies about 8 km from town, reached by a short walk down steps through coffee and spice plantations. Towards Kushalnagar, the Namdroling Monastery at Bylakuppe, often called the Golden Temple, is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India. Dubare Elephant Camp on the Kaveri and the bamboo island park of Nisargadhama are nearby. Talakaveri, in the Brahmagiri hills, and the Triveni Sangama at Bhagamandala are holy stops for pilgrims. Tours that include Mysore add Mysore Palace and Brindavan Gardens.
Best time to go
October to March is the best time, with cool and clear days. March and April are warmer, and the coffee plants often flower after the first showers. June to September brings very heavy rain. The waterfalls are full then, but some roads and trails can be slippery or closed. Long weekends get busy, so book early.
How to choose the right package
Madikeri is about 250 km from Bangalore, a drive of five to six hours, so plan at least two days from there. Mysore is about 120 km away, close enough for a day trip. A car is the easiest way to move between viewpoints, estates and falls on small hill roads. Add Mysore for palaces and gardens, or Ooty and Coonoor for a longer hill break. For more of the state, see our Karnataka Tour Packages.
Frequently asked questions
Are Coorg and Madikeri the same place?
Not exactly. Coorg (Kodagu) is the whole district, and Madikeri is its main town. Most sightseeing is within an hour or so of Madikeri.
Is Coorg suitable for elders?
Yes, if you travel by car. Places like Abbey Falls involve steps, so elders can enjoy the viewpoints and the monastery instead.
What can I buy in Madikeri?
Coorg coffee, spices, honey and homemade fruit wines are common buys in the town's shops.