Coorg Backpacking - Xmas & New Year Special Itinerary (4N/5D) in Mumbai

Board the Netravati Express 16345 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Thane, or Panvel. Break the ice with your fellow backpackers over cards, fun games, and music as the train winds down the picturesque Konkan railway route on an overnight journey.

Arrive at Mangalore early morning and take a scenic mountain drive into Coorg. Check into your stay and set out for a guided walk through aromatic coffee estates and spice gardens. Enjoy an exclusive local wine tasting session, then witness a golden sunset over the rolling hills at Raja's Seat.

Visit the peaceful reservoir of Chiklihole Dam surrounded by tranquil forest greenery. Head to the spiritual sanctuary of Namdroling Monastery to admire the towering Golden Buddha statues. Spend time with gentle giants at the Elephant Camp and browse local bazaars for authentic spices and coffee beans.

Climb into an open 4x4 jeep before dawn for an exhilarating off-road trail up to Mandalpatti Peak to watch the sunrise above the Western Ghats clouds. Head down to hear the roar of the lush Abbey Falls and visit the historic Omkareshwar Temple before catching your evening train from Mangalore.

Relax on your return train ride aboard the Netravati Express as you approach Mumbai. Conclude your Coorg Christmas and New Year getaway with camera rolls full of scenic landscapes, fresh plantation coffee, and lasting bonds with your travel tribe.