Confirmed Dates Kaapi Utsava 2026: 12–13 December 2026 • Kodagu, Karnataka, India
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Kaapi Utsava From Cherry to Cup • 2026 Presented by OOHMS
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Visit Kodagu 2026

Confirmed Dates: 12–13 December 2026. Essential logistics, venue zones, homestays, weather, and travel guidance for festival visitors.

Official Festival Schedule

Two Days of Immersive Discovery

DAY 1

Saturday, 12 December 2026

The Dawn & Discovery
06:30 AM
Sunrise Bird Transect & Mist Walk Guided plantation nature trail identifying native shade trees and hornbills.
09:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Sacred Fire Lighting Blessings from elder coffee planters, tribal leaders, and OOHMS team.
11:00 AM
OOHMS Experiential Labs Open Interactive student field labs: Botany, Brix testing, Channapatna woodworking.
02:30 PM
Kaapi Futures & Climate Forum Panel on agroforestry, regenerative carbon credits, and AI drone harvesting.
06:00 PM
Kodava Folk Music & Fireplace Stories Traditional Valaga music, Bolak-aat dance, and oral histories around bonfire.
DAY 2

Sunday, 13 December 2026

The Brew & Celebration
08:00 AM
Filter Kaapi Masters Championship Baristas and home brewers compete for the golden dabarah-tumbler trophy.
11:00 AM
Shakti Awards Ceremony Celebrating pioneering women coffee farmers, scientists, and social leaders.
02:00 PM
Kaapi Couture Runway (with BIFW) Sustainable fashion runway featuring coffee-dyed fabrics and wooden accents.
05:00 PM
Student Innovation Awards & Certificates Honoring school research projects, passport badges, and eco-initiatives.
07:30 PM
Movement Gala & Aromatic Toast Closing celebration uniting farmers, visitors, and sponsors under starlit sky.
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How to Reach

Nearest Airports:
• Kannur International Airport (CNN) — 90 km (~2.5 hrs)
• Mysuru Airport (MYQ) — 120 km (~3 hrs)
• Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) — 260 km (~5.5 hrs)
Scenic highway buses and prepaid taxis connect directly to Madikeri.

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Stay & Homestays

We partner with certified estate homestays, eco-resorts, and heritage plantation bungalows. Experience warm Kodava hospitality, authentic pandi curry, akki otti, and fresh morning brews.

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Weather & Packing

December in Kodagu is crisp and pleasant. Daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C, dropping to 11°C to 14°C at night.
Pack: Light woollens, sturdy walking boots for estate trails, and a refillable water flask.