coorg travel guide

Created Date: 29 January 2016

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About CoorgCoorg is an administrative district located in the southern state of Karnataka. It is also known asKodagu and covers an area of 4,102 sq km in the region covered by the Western Ghats.

To its north-west lies Dakshina Kannada, in the north is Hassan district, to its east is Mysore,and Kannur district of Kerala is located at its south-western border. The headquarters of Coorgdistrict is Madikeri.

History of Coorg The northern part of Coorg district was under the reign of Kadambas between the 2nd and 6thcentury. However, after a war between the Kadambas and the Gangas in the 11th century, theCholas were the sole rulers of this province. After the 12th century, the Hoysalas, who wereruling Hassan district, defeated the Cholas and in the 14th century, the Vijayanagara kings tookover and ruled the province. After their downfall, the local Nayaks took over different parts of Coorg. The war betweendifferent rulers of the province and the Haleri kings made the latter the new rulers of Coorg fromthe year 1600 to 1834, and after their reign ended, the region of Coorg was under colonial rule.

Coorg was declared as an independent state in the year 1950 by the Indian Constitution andwhen many Indian states were reorganised in the year 1956, Coorg was merged with the stateof Karnataka and declared a district. Coorg has three taluks which include Madikeri,Somavarapete and Veerajapete.

People & Culture of CoorgSome of the popular festivals feted here include the festival of Arms-Keilpoldu celebrated in themonth of June. As part of the celebrations of this ancient festival, weapons are polished andworshipped before using them again. The festival celebrated around the Cauvery River isknown as Cauvery Shankaramana. In the months of November and December, the harvestfestival Puthar is celebrated by singing to folk songs and performing traditional dance forms. Things to do in CoorgPopular places in Coorg include Kakkabe, which is also the largest producer of honey in southAsia. One of the main religious sites here is the ancient Omkareshwara Temple. NagarholeNational Park is another popular tourist attraction that is home to a variety of wildlife such aselephants and panthers.

With its economy dependent on agriculture, plantations and forestry, Coorg is considered to beone of the most prosperous districts in Karnataka. Known as the ‘Coffee Bowl of India’, Coorgcontributes 30% to the total coffee production in India.

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Besides coffee and pepper, cardamom and oranges are the other mainstays of Coorg’seconomy. Set amidst verdant valleys, misty hills and acres of coffee plantations, Coorg is aperfect getaway for travellers.

Coorg is also a paradise for adventure junkies. Its hills are a perfect for adventure activities liketrekking, rock climbing, biking and white water rafting.

December to May is the best time to trek in Coorg. Tourists can contact local organizations likethe Coorg Adventure Club, which organises regular trekking expeditions for interested travellersto prominent peaks like Brahmagiri, Pushpagiri, Mandalpatti and Tadiandamol. For white waterrafting, holidaymakers can visit Barapole in Coorg. Food & Shopping in CoorgCoorgi cuisine is also as distinct as its coffee. It is spicy and meat along with rice is the staplediet of locals. Coorgis are predominantly non-vegetarians and use pork, chicken and fishextensively in their food, in addition to ingredients like coconut, chillies and pepper. Mushroomsare also grown in abundance across Coorg and they too are used in local food. Tourists can trypopular delicacies like pork pepper fry, idamane hittu, kolli saaru, pandi curry and pathrode atlocal restaurants.

Coorg shopping can include freshly ground coffee found easily in the local markets of Coorgand different species like Cardamom and pepper.

Travelling to CoorgCoorg does not have a railway station but is well connected to Mysore (120 km) and Mangalore(135 km), the nearest cities to the destination. Tourists can take a flight to Mangalore, thenearest airport to reach Coorg, and then head to Madikeri by bus or taxi. Mysore is the nearestrailhead and is just a two-and-a-half-hour drive away from Coorg. The best time to visit Coorg is from September to March as the destination enjoys a pleasantclimate during this season.

Accommodation Options in CoorgCoorg offers numerous accommodation options suiting the budget of all kinds of travellers.Hotels in Coorg are located away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.There are homestays in coorg which cater to the needs of all types of visitors.InformationState: KarnatakaFamous for/as: HillAltitude: 1525 MPincode: 571201District: MadikeriLanguage:/13

Language: KannadaSTD code: 08272Weather: Summer 19 To 34°C, Winter 14 To 29°C

Featured review about CoorgOverall it was an amazing Madikeri trip"While I am working in Bangalore I got some time to go on with my family tour and we plannedfor south Indian places and this is the most wonderful place we visited during summer time.Really it was an amazing experience and we felt like we were in a chill winter. The atmosphereand the greenery is like a heaven to feel the cool breezes and deer crosses. We almost stayed3 days here and we have taken a small villa for our stay. This place is really a heaven foranimals and that's really good to see the coffee plants around the road and we have seen themby entering into the farm. Really this is the gifted place for Karnataka and road way is like anamazing adventurous feel and we love to be there again. Great people and nice resorts andamazing view from hills and the river. All were like heaven full." - Pruthvi Raj, Hyderabad, 1month ago

Amazing trip to Coorg"This is a beautiful place. Stay in some home stay for good local home food. You can enjoytasty food, chirping of birds, waterfalls, etc. Buy honey and coffee. Visit Buddhist monastery orwaterfalls or just enjoy coffee in amidst a mountain range. Loved visiting coffee estate. Thereare several good places which you can visit in your stay in Coorg. First of all that you must visitis the Abbey Falls. It is a one of a kind falls. How it was I wont tell you. Find out for yourself. ;)You can also visit the temple, the adventure sports that are available. Basically you can do a lotin Coorg. Next I shall move to the food. The food, if you choose the right place, would notdisappoint you. You get veg and non veg as well. You get everything arranged by the home-stay or villa or hotel staff. In all I would say, you should visit this place at-least once in yourlifetime." - Sanjay nair , Palakkad, 2 months ago

If heaven is on earth, its here!"Well first of all, Coorg is a place where you get it all, the element of nature if you are a naturelover, the element of party, if you are a party animal or the element of love in the air if its ahoneymoon you are thinking about. The weather is perfect the year round. You have goodsunrise and a beautiful sunset, rain, chills in the air.

There are several good places which you can visit in your stay in Coorg. First of all that youmust visit is the Abbey Falls. It is a one of a kind falls. How it was I wont tell you. Find out foryourself. ;) You can also visit the temple, the adventure sports that are available. Basically youcan do a lot in Coorg. Next I shall move to the food. The food, if you choose the right place,would not disappoint you. You get veg and non veg as well. You get everything arranged by thehome-stay or villa or hotel staff. In all I would say, you should visit this place at-least once inyour lifetime." - Debarshi Deb, Bengalooru, 2 months ago

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Real Paradise Coorg"The real Paradise on Earth is Coorg, it's just as good as Switzerland. Though people use tosay Kashmir is Paradise, I personally denied this, Please visit Coorg atleast once in lifetime. It'svery much better then Kullu & Manali also, Real World heritage is Western Ghats!!!" - SuhasPatil, , 3 months ago

Place where your on the clouds"Kodagu: You will simply love the place for it has scenic beauty, coffee plantations and religiousplaces and of course love walking or be in clouds. This place has coffee plantations all around.We stayed in Citurs tied up-hotel which was in coffee plantations. There is golden temple ofTibetans. You will feel you are in Tibet. Full town belongs Tibetan people. The golden temple ishard core non-believer will turn into Existence of god believer. There are three statue one ofMaha Gurji Mei Ling-Buddha and other one I don't remember now. Many monks continuouslydo chanting and prayers full day there. The town they have kept very clean.

There is old beautiful Shiva temple in front of Shiva temple is beautiful lake. We visited TalKaveri place. Two rivers confluence is there and on mountain temples are there and one cansee fog all around. Dubare national park is there were if you cross the river you will seeElephant park, we can bath the elephants and ride on them. But I feel very mean things to rideon them so will advise instead feed the elephants." - Seema Kamat, Mumbai, 3 months ago

Top attractions in Coorg recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersAbbi Falls

Type: Water FallEntry: FreeRanked: 1 Of 43Ratings: 5.38/7 (159 Reviews)"well the place is beautiful, unlike the other waterfalls even this was bit crowded. there's a drawbridge, from where you get a best picture of the waterfall. but now, it's been shut down forpublic, might be because the falls is situated in the..." - Venson Lobo, , 4 weeks ago

Dubare Elephant CampType: SanctuaryEntry: PaidRanked: 2 Of 43Ratings: 5.42/7 (104 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To

18:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 18:00"Children can enjoy Elephant ride. The Camp can be visited by foot if wearing 3/4th, as need tocross the creek. Or can use the paid Ferry of 60 rs per person to and fro. " - Ratish Menon,Bangalore, 3 weeks ago

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Nisargadhama ForestType: ForestEntry: FreeRanked: 3 Of 43Ratings: 4.78/7 (85 Reviews)"This used to be a very beautiful place few years ago, but off late the government hascommercialized it to an extent where there is nothing but garbage left behind by tourists here.Very disappointing experience :(" - Nikhil Raj, Bangalore, 2 weeks ago

Raja's SeatType: View PointEntry: PaidRanked: 4 Of 43Ratings: 5.25/7 (73 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:30 To 07:30 , Saturday - 05:30 To 07:30 , Sunday - 05:30 To

07:30 , Public Holidays - 05:30 To 07:30"Parking fee to expensive, Its just like a park inside, but to have a sight from the Raja seat isexcellent. Apart from the Raja seat nothing is there for sight seeing, Morning with fresh air canwalked & good for Jogging. " - Ravikumar , Bangalore, 3 weeks ago

Namdroling Monastery (Little Tibet)Type: MonasteryEntry: FreeRanked: 5 Of 43Ratings: 6.03/7 (44 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To

20:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 20:00"well managed and beautiful place have shopping area and restaurants need private transportto reach here must visit place in Coorg and the way to this place is beautiful. you can watch thetemple.and the prayers and will be a different experience..." - Sinoy John , , 2 weeks ago

Omkareshwara TempleType: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 6 Of 43Ratings: 5.33/7 (27 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To

18:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 18:00"This Shiva temple has a huge pond inviting you through the temple gates. The entrance isunique with pond near the entrance (need to go around it)unlike the other temples where youget inside quickly. The pond is interesting with lots of fishes..." - Kiran Bavimani, Bangalore,2 months ago

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Iruppu FallsType: Water FallEntry: FreeRanked: 7 Of 43Ratings: 6.13/7 (26 Reviews)"this water fall approximately eighty kilometeters from coorg . It is one of the best waterfalls Ihave ever seen. a perfect hangout place family and friends. there is about 750 metres ofpicturesque trek which leads to this amazing waterfall with..." - Aadish Jain, Sonipat, 1 monthago

MandalpattiType: MountainEntry: FreeRanked: 8 Of 43Ratings: 6.50/7 (24 Reviews)"Mandalpatti is a awsome place full of mist and greeny location,very refreshing and peacefullocation.A must visit place for trekking with friends and family" - Shreyo D, Mysore, 3 weeksago

BylakuppeType: Heritage SiteEntry: FreeRanked: 9 Of 43Ratings: 5.92/7 (22 Reviews)"My first visit to any tibetian Monastery. it was really peaceful. Happy to see availability of prayerflags. I bought one set of prayer flags for myself." - Priyesh Srivastava, Bangalore, 3 weeksago

Nagarhole ParkType: National ParkEntry: PaidRanked: 10 Of 43Ratings: 5.28/7 (21 Reviews)Timings: Summer - 06:00 To 17:00 , Winter - 06:00 To 17:00"Well it's was nice place along with my family had good picture looked in camera. Finally worthto go 1km down to see this fall in slippery way along with friends and family." - LalitDethaliya, Bangalore, 1 month ago

Popular hotels in Coorg recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersThe Tamara

Price: Rs. 18,000 - 20,000Ranked: 1 Of 405

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Ratings: 6.47/7 (7 Reviews)Address: Kabinkad Estate,

Napoklu NadYavakapadi Village,Madikeri Taluk

Phone: 8272-238000Website: Www.thetamara.com"went in jan 2015..awesome experience... food is too good..restaurant area ishaving perfect ambience..rooms are spacious n peaceful. lot of activities toindulge at..best is view from room balconies..a mesmerising view...a great placeto be..." - Ankit Chaudhary, Shamli, 2 months ago

Club Mahindra MadikeriPrice: Rs. 9,500 - 10,500Ranked: 2 Of 405Ratings: 6.04/7 (877 Reviews)Address: Galibeedu Road

Kalakeri Nidugane VillageMadikeri

Phone: 8080221114Website: Www.clubmahindra.com"This resort of club mahindra has all the five star facilities, excellent location,good food and a perfect destination for holiday with family. Outdoor sports andadventure sports are the high point of this resort and Ofcourse their spa isalso..." - Rittesh kapoor , Delhi, 1 week ago

Windflower Spa & ResortPrice: Rs. 10,000 - 17,000Ranked: 3 Of 405Ratings: 5.75/7 (138 Reviews)Address: SY No - 201/P1

Ketekal Village, SunticoppaMadikeri, Coorg

Phone: 8276-262900Website: Www.siddhartagroup.com"Spent a day in the resort in the lap of nature. Recommended for those whowant a get away from daily chores and want to embrace nature. The coffeeestate in the resort is a nice place to hang out or even trek. The lakes are a niceplace to get..." - Ranish Bera, Bangalore, 2 months ago

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Raksh CottagePrice: Rs. Upto 2,000Ranked: 4 Of 405Ratings: 6.18/7 (47 Reviews)Address: Chubbaki Estate

Sidapur Post, South KodaguKodagu Dist.

Phone: 08274-267815"Very good home stay, friendly & helpful owners. Very clean rooms &surrounding well maintained. Very tasty mouth watering food with lot of varieties.Nice place to relax & have good tasty food. This is surrounded by coffeeplantation & very..." - Paresh , Goa, 2 months ago

Bethel Home StayPrice: Rs. Upto 2,000Ranked: 5 Of 405Ratings: 6.21/7 (87 Reviews)Address: Bethel Estates

Bhiruga VillageSrimangala

Phone: 91-9945742405Website: Www.bethelestate.com"Guys the best place to stay in coorg. It doesn't matter with whom u go, witherwith ur frnds, family & couple u will enjoy the stay... This home stay is situatedinside the forest where..... The owner of the home stay Mr. Rakesh was very..." -Adithya ., Chennai, 3 weeks ago

Orange County ResortPrice: Rs. 20,000 - 35,000Ranked: 6 Of 405Ratings: 6.03/7 (372 Reviews)Address: Karadigodu Post

SiddapurCoorg

Phone: 8378258481Website: Www.orangecounty.in"Went There For Relaxation ,best Place For that and also good For Foodie asthey have the best buffet and chef will prepare anything that you ask for in thevegetarian restaurant .house keeping was good after that left the best aroma i

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have..." - Rajat Solanki, Bangalore, 3 weeks ago

Coorg Kotekaad DreamsPrice: Rs. 3,100 - 3,300Ranked: 7 Of 405Ratings: 6.81/7 (2 Reviews)Address: Nangala Village

Bittangala PostVirajpet

Phone: 08274-260128Website: Www.coorgkotekaaddreams.com"The resort was good. The best thing we liked was the plantation done whichadded to the beauty. Service was good by the guys and rooms were neat andclean as well. Will definately visit again. Then the best part was the eveningbonfire, the..." - Puneet Chawla, Bangalore, 2 months ago

Evergreen CountyPrice: Rs. 3,000 - 4,000Ranked: 8 Of 405Ratings: 5.96/7 (507 Reviews)Address: Evergreen Estate

Nangala VillageBittangala Post,Virajpet,

Phone: +918067541891Website: Www.evergreencounty.com"It was a very good place to stay, very nature friendly and adventures. I wouldrecommend evergreen county stay at coorg. The service was very good. Its in aperfect location. It was a very good place to stay, very nature friendly andadventures. I..." - Chaitra , , Today

Amanvana - luxury Boutique spa resortPrice: Rs. 10,600 - 12,000Ranked: 9 Of 405Ratings: 5.75/7 (334 Reviews)Address: Post Box No. 21

GuddehosurKushalnagar

Phone: 08276-279353Website:

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Website: Www.amanvanaspa.com"I was there with my family for a week during the Dusheera Puja Holiday and itwas a very pleasant experience. Its a wonderful place to be with your family andfriends if you are looking at a relaxed holiday. The Spa is very nice and they..." -Ashwin , Bangalore, 3 weeks ago

Coorg Jungle CampPrice: Rs. 3,800 - 4,700Ranked: 10 Of 405Ratings: 5.67/7 (412 Reviews)Address: Kushalnagar

HerurPhone: +918067541861Website: Www.coorgjunglecamp.com"Very pleasant view location away from noise. Ambience is great. Garden arealooks nice in both morning and evening both. Summing facility available. Staff iscourteous. Food is average. Indoors and outdoor games available. You can docycling near..." - Paras chona , , 2 weeks ago

Popular Coorg packagesStay at Club Mahindra Coorg

Rs: 6950No of days: 1 Day & 1 NightDestination: CoorgTravel Agent: GrasshoppersIndia.com

Best way to travel from Bangalore to CoorgThe distance between Bangalore and Coorg, is almost 260 km. It takes a little more than fivehours, to reach Coorg from Banagalore, by road. There are no direct trains running betweenthese two stations, so the best way to reach Coorg from Bangalore, is by driving. The route isas follows: Bangalore – Bidadi – Ramanagaram – Chennapatna – Maddur – Mandya –Srirangapatna – Mysore - Yelwal – Hunsur – Kempalapura – Piriyapatna – Bylakuppe –Kushalnagara – Suntikoppa – MadikeriCoorg. One can avoid entering Mysore City and escapethe traffic by taking a bypass from Srirangapatna. Barring a 30 km stretch, just before reachingCoorg and the bypass, the road is in excellent condition.

Transport options from Bangalore to Coorg

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Bangalore to Coorg By Car: Hire a cab or rent a car from Bangalore to drive down to Coorg,which takes around 5 hours. Approximate cost of cab ranges from INR10 to INR25 perkilometre, depending upon the type of car. It is an ideal option for families and group travellers.

Bangalore to Coorg By Bus: Take a direct bus from Bangalore to Coorg that takes around 6hours. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Bus Stand of Coorg is located inthe city centre. Ideal for individual travellers and backpackers as it is economical.

Bangalore to Coorg By Train: Take a direct train from Bangalore to Mysore, the nearest railwaystation, which takes about 3 hours. From Mysore railway station, take a direct bus or hire a cabto Coorg. Not recommended as it is time consuming and costlier.

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Coorg weatherBest Season / Best Time to Visit Coorg

Coorg is situated in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1580 meters. It is a well known hillstation located in Karnataka.

Pleasant and moderate climate of Coorg attracts tourists all round the year. The averagemaximum temperature that has been recorded is 15° Celsius. The climate in Coorg can getquite chilly during winter with a minimum temperature of 3° Celsius.

Summer in Coorg begins from March and is extended up to May. Days are pleasant with coolrefreshing air. Maximum temperature that has been recorded in Coorg during summer is 28°Celsius. Occasional rains keep the temperatures in check in Coorg. At nights during summerCoorg becomes cold with a minimum temperature of 13° Celsius.

Monsoon begins in June and lasts through late September. There will be medium rainfallsduring early monsoon but it can get heavier towards mid – August and early September. Thetemperature drops during monsoon. The average maximum temperature recorded duringmonsoon is 12° Celsius. Coorg looks charming due to lush greenery during this period.

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Winter begins in Coorg from December and ends in February. Coorg can be quite chilly as wellas pleasant with cool winds during winter with a maximum temperature of 12° Celsius. Heavywoollen clothes are a must while on a trip to Coorg during winter.

Coorg experiences heavy traffic of tourists all round the year. Best season to visit Coorg will beOctober till May. This is also the ideal period for sightseeing. Heavy rains during monsoon alsoattract tourists to Coorg.

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