Coorg is the Kodagu district of Karnataka, a stretch of the Western Ghats known for its misty mornings, dense forests and coffee estates. It grows a large share of India’s coffee, and the air smells of it before you see a plantation. Its hills and valleys have earned it the name the Scotland of India. Madikeri is its main town, set on a hilltop at the centre of the district.
goGANG is goSTOPS’ fixed-date group trip format. You book a spot on a departure rather than a room on a date. You travel with everyone else who booked the same departure, and a trip captain runs the itinerary on the ground. The Coorg trip from Bengaluru is a two-day, one-night departure. It covers the overnight bus both ways, a night at goSTOPS Coorg, and breakfast and dinner each day. Day one is Madikeri, a coffee plantation and sunset at Raja’s Seat. Day two is a jeep safari, Abbey Falls, Dubare elephant camp and Namdroling Monastery.
Key takeaways
- The goGANG Coorg trip is a two-day, one-night departure from Bengaluru, with an overnight AC bus each way.
- Day one covers Madikeri, the Glass Bridge, the local market, a zipline, a coffee plantation and sunset at Raja’s Seat.
- Day two covers the Mandalpatti jeep safari, Abbey Falls, Dubare elephant camp and Namdroling Monastery.
- The stay is a night at goSTOPS Coorg in dormitory accommodation, with breakfast and dinner each day included.
How does the goGANG Coorg trip work?
The trip begins the evening before day one. The group meets at a boarding point in Bengaluru, boards an AC bus, and travels overnight into the hills. You arrive in Coorg early in the morning and head to goSTOPS Coorg to freshen up before breakfast.
From there, the Coorg itinerary is set. The sightseeing, the jeep safari, the local transfers and the stay are all organised, and the trip captain keeps the group together through both days. Your part is to turn up.
The return is overnight too. The group leaves Coorg in the late evening of day two and arrives in Bengaluru the following morning.
| Good to know: the trip returns to Bengaluru overnight, so you are back in the city on the morning after day two. |
What happens on day one?
Day one starts in Madikeri. The first stop is the Glass Bridge, with views out over the valleys and forest around the town. Next is the Madikeri market, known for its spices, Coorg coffee, homemade chocolates and local handicrafts.
After that comes a zipline over the landscape, then a mountain-view coffee plantation, where you take in the estates with a freshly brewed cup of Coorg coffee. The plantation tickets are part of the trip.
The day ends at Raja’s Seat, the viewpoint above Madikeri, for sunset over the hills and valleys. In the evening, goSTOPS Coorg hosts an Artist Night for the group, with music, games, art and community activities.
| Tip: Coorg mornings are misty and the evenings cool down, so pack a light layer along with comfortable walking shoes for both days. |
What happens on day two?
Day two starts early. The first stop is the Mandalpatti jeep safari, an off-road drive up to Mandalpatti Peak for panoramic views of the Western Ghats. The jeep safari is included in the trip.
Next is Abbey Falls, set among greenery and coffee estates near Madikeri. From there the group heads to Dubare elephant camp on the Kaveri river, where you get close to the elephants and learn about their daily routine.
The last stop is Namdroling Monastery at Bylakuppe, one of the largest Tibetan settlements in South India, known for its Golden Temple. From there the group boards the overnight bus back to Bengaluru.
What does the Coorg trip from Bengaluru include?
The stay is at goSTOPS Coorg, in dormitory accommodation, for the one night in Coorg. The Artist Night and the property’s hosted community events are part of the trip.
The inclusions cover the round-trip AC bus between Bengaluru and Coorg, the night’s stay, and breakfast and dinner on both days. They also cover the transfers, sightseeing, tolls and parking on the itinerary, the Mandalpatti jeep safari, the coffee plantation tickets, and the trip captain on the ground.
| Why goGANG: the Coorg trip covers the bus, the stay, the plantation, the jeep safari and the sightseeing in one booking, with a trip captain on the ground and a group that booked the same departure. The only decisions you make are the destination and the date. |
Who is the Coorg trip for?
The Coorg trip from Bengaluru suits anyone who wants to see Coorg without planning the route themselves. Two days cover the main stops around Madikeri, from Raja’s Seat to Abbey Falls, with the transfers between them arranged.
It also suits anyone with two days to spare. The bus leaves Bengaluru in the evening, and the two full days are spent in Coorg. You are back in Bengaluru on the morning after day two, with nothing to plan in between.
And it suits solo travellers as much as friends booking together. The group forms around the departure date, and the Artist Night at goSTOPS Coorg is hosted for everyone on it. The activities are planned to be beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed for the zipline or the jeep safari.
Booking the goGANG Coorg trip
The Coorg trip from Bengaluru gives you two days in the hills with the Coorg itinerary arranged. It runs from Raja’s Seat on day one to Dubare elephant camp and Namdroling Monastery on day two. The night at goSTOPS Coorg and the bus both ways are part of the booking.
Choose the departure date, book your spot, and be at the boarding point in Bengaluru on the evening the trip begins. Spots can be booked up to 24 hours before departure, subject to availability, and a booking can be transferred to someone else with advance notice. Every traveller must be 18 or over and carry a government photo ID, with Aadhaar, driving licence and passport all accepted.
Current dates and full trip details are at goGANG Coorg. Details of the property are at goSTOPS Coorg.
FAQ
What does the goGANG Coorg trip include?
The round-trip AC bus between Bengaluru and Coorg, a night at goSTOPS Coorg in dormitory accommodation, and breakfast and dinner each day. Also the transfers and sightseeing on the itinerary, the Mandalpatti jeep safari, coffee plantation tickets, hosted events, and a trip captain on the ground.
How long is the Coorg trip from Bengaluru?
Two days and one night in Coorg. The bus leaves Bengaluru in the evening and travels overnight. Day one and day two are spent in Coorg, and the bus returns overnight to arrive in Bengaluru the following morning.
Where does the group stay in Coorg?
At goSTOPS Coorg, in dormitory accommodation, for the one night in Coorg. The group arrives there on the morning of day one, and the Artist Night that evening is hosted at the property.
What does the Coorg itinerary cover?
Day one covers Madikeri, the Glass Bridge, the market, a zipline, a coffee plantation and sunset at Raja’s Seat. Day two covers the Mandalpatti jeep safari, Abbey Falls, Dubare elephant camp and Namdroling Monastery before the overnight return.
Do I need to have stayed at goSTOPS to join?
No. goGANG trips are open to anyone aged 18 or over. You need no goSTOPS stay or booking history to join, and you can book alone or with friends. Either way you travel as part of the group that booked the same departure.
