Chennai to Coorg Trip

NH48 via Vellore and Krishnagiri. Roads are empty at this hour, but keep speeds sensible.

Tea, fuel and a driver swap or stretch break.

Take the NICE Road or ring road toward Mysuru. Early Saturday traffic should be light.

Around Ramanagara or Channapatna on the Mysuru highway.

Bypass Mysuru, then Hunsur and Periyapatna.

Last big town before the hills. Lunch, fuel and filter coffee.

You'll be tired, so rest, shower and have tea.

The classic Madikeri sunset view. Arrive by 5 PM for a good spot.

Early night.

Take a short walk around the coffee estate.

Go early. Rajyotsava day means bigger crowds later.

A quick stop in Madikeri town.

The fort and its small museum, about an hour.

Try Coorg pandi curry with kadambuttu, or the vegetarian thali.

The source of the Cauvery, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours from Madikeri. Swap in Dubare elephant camp if you'd rather.

Aim to be off the ghat road before dark.

Pack tonight for the early start.

Ask the host to serve breakfast early the night before.

Fuel up and grab filter coffee.

Head toward Bengaluru via Mandya and Ramanagara.

On the Mysuru to Bengaluru highway.

Aim to clear Hosur before 3 PM, ahead of Monday evening traffic.

A last rest stop before the final stretch.

Roughly 8:30 to 9:30 PM depending on traffic.