Coorg New Year Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)
3-day Coorg New Year tour from Bangalore: Kushalnagar and Madikeri. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,150 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
19° – 26°C
October in Coorg New Year

Description
3-day Coorg New Year tour from Bangalore: Kushalnagar and Madikeri. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,150 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple), Raja's Seat, Talakaveri and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Madikeri. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Coorg New Year
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 14°C – 32°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangalore to Coorg via Bylakuppe
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Kushalnagar (about 225 km, 4 hrs 30 min) and from Kushalnagar to Madikeri (about 30 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Madikeri. Leave early to beat the holiday traffic. Visit the Golden Temple of the Namdroling monastery at Bylakuppe, then drive into the hills to Madikeri and watch the sunset from Raja's Seat. Overnight stay in Madikeri.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bangalore to Kushalnagar
225 km · ~4h 50m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bangalore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KrishnarajpetAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
75 km · 1h 30m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KushalnagarKushalnagar, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bangalore to Kushalnagar
225 km · ~5h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bangalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bangalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bangalore → Kushalnagar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~225 km
~5h|Tentative fare ₹250–₹680
- Arrive in Kushalnagar
Kushalnagar, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bangalore to Kushalnagar
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, Krishnarajanagara (about 47 km away) for Kushalnagar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 7m in total
Change trains at Ketohalli — about 1h 49m wait
1 change · 6h 30m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 2h 40m wait
1 change · 6h 52m in total
Change trains at Nayandahalli — about 2h 41m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kushalnagar to Madikeri
30 km · ~36m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kushalnagar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
30 km · 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MadikeriMadikeri, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kushalnagar to Madikeri
30 km · ~40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kushalnagar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kushalnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kushalnagar → Madikeri
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~30 km
~40m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130
- Arrive in Madikeri
Madikeri, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kushalnagar to Madikeri
Nearest railway stations: Krishnarajanagara (about 47 km away) for Kushalnagar, Subrahmanya Road (about 39 km away) for Madikeri.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 38m in total
Change trains at Hassan Junction — about 3h 34m wait
1 change · 8h 53m in total
Change trains at Hassan Junction — about 3h 48m wait
1 change · 9h 11m in total
Change trains at Mandagere — about 3h 49m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple)
The Tibetan monastery at Bylakuppe with three gilded statues.
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Raja's Seat
A garden on the edge of Madikeri with a view over misty valleys.
Talakaveri, Bhagamandala and New Year's Eve
Drive to Bhagamandala, where the Kaveri meets the Kannike, and up to Talakaveri, the source of the Kaveri, on a hilltop with views over the Western Ghats. Stop at Abbey Falls on the way back. New Year's Eve dinner and bonfire at your stay. Overnight stay in Madikeri.
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Talakaveri
The source of the Kaveri river, a hilltop shrine in the Brahmagiri range.
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Bhagamandala
A temple town at the meeting of the Kaveri, Kannike and the hidden Sujyoti.
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Abbey Falls
A waterfall in a coffee and cardamom estate near Madikeri.
Dubare and back to Bangalore
Drive to the Dubare elephant camp on the Kaveri for the morning bathing of the elephants, then on to Bengaluru with a lunch stop on the way. Drive from Madikeri to Bangalore (about 256 km, 5 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Madikeri to Bangalore
256 km · ~5h 27m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Madikeri
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near NagamangalaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Madikeri to Bangalore
256 km · ~5h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Madikeri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Madikeri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Madikeri → Bangalore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~256 km
~5h 41m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹770
Usual tea / meal halts: Nagamangala (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Madikeri to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Subrahmanya Road (about 39 km away) for Madikeri, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 11h 41m in total
Change trains at Yeliyur — about 1h 31m wait
1 change · 12h 11m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 14h 26m in total
Change trains at Malleswaram — about 4h 26m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Dubare Elephant Camp
A forest department camp on the Kaveri where elephants are bathed and fed in the morning.
Tour Overview
Coorg (Kodagu) is the coffee-growing hill district of the Kodava people, with misty valleys, waterfalls, the source of the Kaveri at Talakaveri and the Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe at its edge.
New Year Tour: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday 31 December 2026. At New Year Coorg is cool and misty in the mornings and sunny by day, and the coffee estates are busy with the harvest. Estate stays and resorts mark the night with bonfires and Kodava food, making it one of the most popular New Year escapes from Bengaluru.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Kushalnagar → Madikeri → Bangalore, about 511 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Coorg New Year Tour from Bangalore
- Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple)
- Raja's Seat
- Talakaveri
- Bhagamandala
- Abbey Falls
- Dubare Elephant Camp
Inclusions in the Coorg New Year Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Coorg New Year Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Coorg New Year Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Route: Bangalore → Kushalnagar → Madikeri → Bangalore (about 511 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Coorg is very busy over New Year; New Year's Eve dinners at resorts and estate stays are paid separately. Dubare elephant camp has fixed visiting hours in the morning.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Madikeri, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,880 | ₹9,400 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,860 | ₹8,370 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,730 | ₹7,250 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,220 | ₹6,740 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,150 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple)
Located at Bylakuppe, one of India's largest Tibetan settlements, Namdroling Monastery is a vibrant Nyingmapa Buddhist center. Its main temple, known as the Golden Temple, houses three colossal golden Buddha statues and colorful murals, attracting devotees and tourists alike.
Raja's Seat
A popular garden and viewpoint in Madikeri, Raja's Seat was a favorite spot for Kodagu kings to watch the sunset over the Western Ghats. The terraced garden, with flowerbeds and a musical fountain, offers panoramic views of the misty hills and valleys.
Talakaveri
Perched in the Brahmagiri hills near Bhagamandala, Talakaveri is the revered source of the Kaveri River, marked by a temple and a sacred tank. Pilgrims gather here to bathe and offer prayers, especially during the Tula Sankramana festival when the river is believed to rise.
Bhagamandala
A temple town at the meeting of the Kaveri, Kannike and the hidden Sujyoti.
Abbey Falls
A scenic waterfall on a coffee estate near Madikeri, Abbey Falls plunges about 70 feet and is fed by the Kaveri tributary. A hanging bridge offers a close view of the cascading water, surrounded by lush green hills and spice plantations.
Dubare Elephant Camp
Situated on the banks of the Kaveri River, Dubare Elephant Camp is run by the Karnataka Forest Department for the care and training of domesticated elephants. Visitors can observe, feed, and even bathe these gentle giants, while learning about their conservation.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Things To Do
Watch Sunset at Raja's Seat
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Western Ghats from this historic garden, once favored by Kodagu kings.
1 hour
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Route: Bangalore → Kushalnagar → Madikeri → Bangalore (about 511 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Coorg is very busy over New Year; New Year's Eve dinners at resorts and estate stays are paid separately. Dubare elephant camp has fixed visiting hours in the morning.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Madikeri, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bangalore → Kushalnagar → Madikeri → Bangalore. That is about 511 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,400 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,150 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend). Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
Coorg is very busy over New Year; New Year's Eve dinners at resorts and estate stays are paid separately. Dubare elephant camp has fixed visiting hours in the morning.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
