Spend a weekend amidst nature and genuine beauty by planning a trip to Coorg. The dreamiest destination in Karnataka of South India. There is a surprising weather condition here with a transition in climate on the way to Coorg from the state’s capital Bengaluru.

Coorg attracts travelers and nature lovers from all the corners of the country. The misty routes enclosed with lush green milieu on both sides makes the journey to Coorg a ubiquitous experience.

Coorg is also called as Kodagu district in Karnataka. It is home for many sightseeing spots around 80 to 100 km radius.

Most of the spots in this region are either unexplored or less explored while Nature remains in its pristine form. Kushalnagar and Madikeri are the most important towns with more options for food and accommodation.

Highlights:

Kushalnagar is the Namdroling Monastery located at Bylakuppe, the second largest Tibetan settlement outside of Tibet.

Approximately seven thousand monks and students are living in this settlement.

The wonderful architecture and the tranquil ambiance attract huge tourists from abroad and India besides the young Tibetans arriving here for spiritual training, education, and enlightenment.

Dubare Elephant camp is the location to watch trained Mahouts battling out with elephants for taming them.

The Raja’s seat is a popular location and the stairs here will take one to the Coorg viewpoint.

The location is the best choice for photo fanatics and nature lovers.

Omkareshwarar temple, Baghamandaleswarar temple, Abbey Falls are the major tourist attractions nearby.

Talacauvery, the birthplace of the famous Cauvery river is believed to be the most sacred place to worship.

Coorg is acclaimed as the “Scotland of India”

Activities:

Best Time to Visit:

Temperature ranges from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius in winter. For seeing festivals, October to November is the best time. While a tranquil atmosphere with consistent drizzles and misty clouds paint a magical tint to the place, better to carry raincoats in the zone during Monsoon from June to September. From March to May, temperature ranges from 20 to 35 degrees Celsius but summer is pleasant here.

Way to Reach:

 By Air -  Mangalore is the nearest airport situated at a distance of 160km from Coorg. The major Indian cities are well connected by scheduled flights.

 By Rail -  Mysuru junction, at a distance of 95km from Coorg, is the major railhead from where you can hire a taxi to reach the destination.

By Road: The major cities in Karnataka are well connected by road with Coorg to reach the destination easily.