Coorg travel guide

Created Date: 29 January 2016
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About Coorg
Coorg is an administrative district located in the southern state of Karnataka. It is also known as
Kodagu 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 Coorg
district is Madikeri.
History of Coorg
The northern part of Coorg district was under the reign of Kadambas between the 2nd and 6th
century. However, after a war between the Kadambas and the Gangas in the 11th century, the
Cholas were the sole rulers of this province. After the 12th century, the Hoysalas, who were
ruling Hassan district, defeated the Cholas and in the 14th century, the Vijayanagara kings took
over and ruled the province.
After their downfall, the local Nayaks took over different parts of Coorg. The war between
different rulers of the province and the Haleri kings made the latter the new rulers of Coorg from
the 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 and
when many Indian states were reorganised in the year 1956, Coorg was merged with the state
of Karnataka and declared a district. Coorg has three taluks which include Madikeri,
Somavarapete and Veerajapete.
People & Culture of Coorg
Some of the popular festivals feted here include the festival of Arms-Keilpoldu celebrated in the
month of June. As part of the celebrations of this ancient festival, weapons are polished and
worshipped before using them again. The festival celebrated around the Cauvery River is
known as Cauvery Shankaramana. In the months of November and December, the harvest
festival Puthar is celebrated by singing to folk songs and performing traditional dance forms.
Things to do in Coorg
Popular places in Coorg include Kakkabe, which is also the largest producer of honey in south
Asia. One of the main religious sites here is the ancient Omkareshwara Temple. Nagarhole
National Park is another popular tourist attraction that is home to a variety of wildlife such as
elephants and panthers.
With its economy dependent on agriculture, plantations and forestry, Coorg is considered to be
one of the most prosperous districts in Karnataka. Known as the ‘Coffee Bowl of India’, Coorg
contributes 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’s
economy. Set amidst verdant valleys, misty hills and acres of coffee plantations, Coorg is a
perfect getaway for travellers.
Coorg is also a paradise for adventure junkies. Its hills are a perfect for adventure activities like
trekking, rock climbing, biking and white water rafting.
December to May is the best time to trek in Coorg. Tourists can contact local organizations like
the Coorg Adventure Club, which organises regular trekking expeditions for interested travellers
to prominent peaks like Brahmagiri, Pushpagiri, Mandalpatti and Tadiandamol. For white water
rafting, holidaymakers can visit Barapole in Coorg.
Food & Shopping in Coorg
Coorgi cuisine is also as distinct as its coffee. It is spicy and meat along with rice is the staple
diet of locals. Coorgis are predominantly non-vegetarians and use pork, chicken and fish
extensively in their food, in addition to ingredients like coconut, chillies and pepper. Mushrooms
are also grown in abundance across Coorg and they too are used in local food. Tourists can try
popular delicacies like pork pepper fry, idamane hittu, kolli saaru, pandi curry and pathrode at
local restaurants.
Coorg shopping can include freshly ground coffee found easily in the local markets of Coorg
and different species like Cardamom and pepper.
Travelling to Coorg
Coorg 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, the
nearest airport to reach Coorg, and then head to Madikeri by bus or taxi. Mysore is the nearest
railhead 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 pleasant
climate during this season.
Accommodation Options in Coorg
Coorg 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 home
stays in coorg which cater to the needs of all types of visitors.
Information
State: Karnataka
Famous for/as: Hill
Altitude: 1525 M
Pincode: 571201
District: Madikeri
Language:
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Language: Kannada
STD code: 08272
Weather: Summer 19 To 34°C, Winter 14 To 29°C
Featured review about Coorg
Overall 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 planned
for 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 atmosphere
and the greenery is like a heaven to feel the cool breezes and deer crosses. We almost stayed
3 days here and we have taken a small villa for our stay. This place is really a heaven for
animals and that's really good to see the coffee plants around the road and we have seen them
by entering into the farm. Really this is the gifted place for Karnataka and road way is like an
amazing adventurous feel and we love to be there again. Great people and nice resorts and
amazing view from hills and the river. All were like heaven full." - Pruthvi Raj, Hyderabad, 1
month ago
Amazing trip to Coorg
"This is a beautiful place. Stay in some home stay for good local home food. You can enjoy
tasty food, chirping of birds, waterfalls, etc. Buy honey and coffee. Visit Buddhist monastery or
waterfalls or just enjoy coffee in amidst a mountain range. Loved visiting coffee estate. There
are several good places which you can visit in your stay in Coorg. First of all that you must visit
is 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 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 the home-
stay or villa or hotel staff. In all I would say, you should visit this place at-least once in your
lifetime." - 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 nature
lover, the element of party, if you are a party animal or the element of love in the air if its a
honeymoon you are thinking about. The weather is perfect the year round. You have good
sunrise 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 you
must visit is 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 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 the
home-stay or villa or hotel staff. In all I would say, you should visit this place at-least once in
your 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 to
say Kashmir is Paradise, I personally denied this, Please visit Coorg atleast once in lifetime. It's
very much better then Kullu & Manali also, Real World heritage is Western Ghats!!!" - Suhas
Patil, , 3 months ago
Place where your on the clouds
"Kodagu: You will simply love the place for it has scenic beauty, coffee plantations and religious
places 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 of
Tibetans. You will feel you are in Tibet. Full town belongs Tibetan people. The golden temple is
hard core non-believer will turn into Existence of god believer. There are three statue one of
Maha Gurji Mei Ling-Buddha and other one I don't remember now. Many monks continuously
do 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 Tal
Kaveri place. Two rivers confluence is there and on mountain temples are there and one can
see fog all around. Dubare national park is there were if you cross the river you will see
Elephant park, we can bath the elephants and ride on them. But I feel very mean things to ride
on them so will advise instead feed the elephants." - Seema Kamat, Mumbai, 3 months ago
Top attractions in Coorg recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
Abbi Falls
Type: Water Fall
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 43
Ratings: 5.38/7 (159 Reviews)
"well the place is beautiful, unlike the other waterfalls even this was bit crowded. there's a draw
bridge, from where you get a best picture of the waterfall. but now, it's been shut down for
public, might be because the falls is situated in the..." - Venson Lobo, , 4 weeks ago
Dubare Elephant Camp
Type: Sanctuary
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 2 Of 43
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 to
cross 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 Forest
Type: Forest
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 43
"This used to be a very beautiful place few years ago, but off late the government has
commercialized 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 Seat
Type: View Point
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 4 Of 43
"Parking fee to expensive, Its just like a park inside, but to have a sight from the Raja seat is
excellent. Apart from the Raja seat nothing is there for sight seeing, Morning with fresh air can
walked & good for Jogging. " - Ravikumar , Bangalore, 3 weeks ago
Namdroling Monastery (Little Tibet)
Type: Monastery
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 43
"well managed and beautiful place have shopping area and restaurants need private transport
to reach here must visit place in Coorg and the way to this place is beautiful. you can watch the
temple.and the prayers and will be a different experience..." - Sinoy John , , 2 weeks ago
Omkareshwara Temple
Type: Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 43
"This Shiva temple has a huge pond inviting you through the temple gates. The entrance is
unique with pond near the entrance (need to go around it)unlike the other temples where you
get inside quickly. The pond is interesting with lots of fishes..." - Kiran Bavimani, Bangalore,
2 months ago
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Iruppu Falls
Type: Water Fall
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 43
"this water fall approximately eighty kilometeters from coorg . It is one of the best waterfalls I
have ever seen. a perfect hangout place family and friends. there is about 750 metres of
picturesque trek which leads to this amazing waterfall with..." - Aadish Jain, Sonipat, 1 month
ago
Mandalpatti
Type: Mountain
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 43
"Mandalpatti is a awsome place full of mist and greeny location,very refreshing and peaceful
location.A must visit place for trekking with friends and family" - Shreyo D, Mysore, 3 weeks
ago
Bylakuppe
Type: Heritage Site
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 43
"My first visit to any tibetian Monastery. it was really peaceful. Happy to see availability of prayer
flags. I bought one set of prayer flags for myself." - Priyesh Srivastava, Bangalore, 3 weeks
ago
Nagarhole Park
Type: National Park
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 10 Of 43
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 worth
to go 1km down to see this fall in slippery way along with friends and family." - Lalit
Dethaliya, Bangalore, 1 month ago
Popular hotels in Coorg recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
The Tamara
Price: Rs. 18,000 - 20,000
Ranked: 1 Of 405
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Address: Kabinkad Estate,
Napoklu Nad
Yavakapadi Village,Madikeri Taluk
Phone: 8272-238000
Website: Www.thetamara.com
"went in jan 2015..awesome experience... food is too good..restaurant area is
having perfect ambience..rooms are spacious n peaceful. lot of activities to
indulge at..best is view from room balconies..a mesmerising view...a great place
to be..." - Ankit Chaudhary, Shamli, 2 months ago
Club Mahindra Madikeri
Price: Rs. 9,500 - 10,500
Ranked: 2 Of 405
Address: Galibeedu Road
Kalakeri Nidugane Village
Madikeri
Phone: 8080221114
Website: 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 and
adventure sports are the high point of this resort and Ofcourse their spa is
also..." - Rittesh kapoor , Delhi, 1 week ago
Windflower Spa & Resort
Price: Rs. 10,000 - 17,000
Ranked: 3 Of 405
Address: SY No - 201/P1
Ketekal Village, Sunticoppa
Madikeri, Coorg
Phone: 8276-262900
Website: Www.siddhartagroup.com
"Spent a day in the resort in the lap of nature. Recommended for those who
want a get away from daily chores and want to embrace nature. The coffee
estate in the resort is a nice place to hang out or even trek. The lakes are a nice
place to get..." - Ranish Bera, Bangalore, 2 months ago
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Raksh Cottage
Price: Rs. Upto 2,000
Ranked: 4 Of 405
Address: Chubbaki Estate
Sidapur Post, South Kodagu
Kodagu 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 coffee
plantation & very..." - Paresh , Goa, 2 months ago
Bethel Home Stay
Price: Rs. Upto 2,000
Ranked: 5 Of 405
Address: Bethel Estates
Bhiruga Village
Srimangala
Phone: 91-9945742405
Website: Www.bethelestate.com
"Guys the best place to stay in coorg. It doesn't matter with whom u go, wither
with ur frnds, family & couple u will enjoy the stay... This home stay is situated
inside the forest where..... The owner of the home stay Mr. Rakesh was very..." -
Adithya ., Chennai, 3 weeks ago
Orange County Resort
Price: Rs. 20,000 - 35,000
Ranked: 6 Of 405
Address: Karadigodu Post
Siddapur
Coorg
Phone: 8378258481
Website: Www.orangecounty.in
"Went There For Relaxation ,best Place For that and also good For Foodie as
they have the best buffet and chef will prepare anything that you ask for in the
vegetarian 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 Dreams
Price: Rs. 3,100 - 3,300
Ranked: 7 Of 405
Address: Nangala Village
Bittangala Post
Virajpet
Phone: 08274-260128
Website: Www.coorgkotekaaddreams.com
"The resort was good. The best thing we liked was the plantation done which
added to the beauty. Service was good by the guys and rooms were neat and
clean as well. Will definately visit again. Then the best part was the evening
bonfire, the..." - Puneet Chawla, Bangalore, 2 months ago
Evergreen County
Price: Rs. 3,000 - 4,000
Ranked: 8 Of 405
Address: Evergreen Estate
Nangala Village
Bittangala Post,Virajpet,
Phone: +918067541891
Website: Www.evergreencounty.com
"It was a very good place to stay, very nature friendly and adventures. I would
recommend evergreen county stay at coorg. The service was very good. Its in a
perfect location. It was a very good place to stay, very nature friendly and
adventures. I..." - Chaitra , , Today
Amanvana - luxury Boutique spa resort
Price: Rs. 10,600 - 12,000
Ranked: 9 Of 405
Address: Post Box No. 21
Guddehosur
Kushalnagar
Phone: 08276-279353
Website:
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Website: Www.amanvanaspa.com
"I was there with my family for a week during the Dusheera Puja Holiday and it
was a very pleasant experience. Its a wonderful place to be with your family and
friends if you are looking at a relaxed holiday. The Spa is very nice and they..." -
Ashwin , Bangalore, 3 weeks ago
Coorg Jungle Camp
Price: Rs. 3,800 - 4,700
Ranked: 10 Of 405
Address: Kushalnagar
Herur
Phone: +918067541861
Website: Www.coorgjunglecamp.com
"Very pleasant view location away from noise. Ambience is great. Garden area
looks nice in both morning and evening both. Summing facility available. Staff is
courteous. Food is average. Indoors and outdoor games available. You can do
cycling near..." - Paras chona , , 2 weeks ago
Popular Coorg packages
Stay at Club Mahindra Coorg
Rs: 6950
No of days: 1 Day & 1 Night
Destination: Coorg
Travel Agent: GrasshoppersIndia.com
Best way to travel from Bangalore to Coorg
The distance between Bangalore and Coorg, is almost 260 km. It takes a little more than five
hours, to reach Coorg from Banagalore, by road. There are no direct trains running between
these two stations, so the best way to reach Coorg from Bangalore, is by driving. The route is
as follows: Bangalore – Bidadi – Ramanagaram – Chennapatna – Maddur – Mandya –
Srirangapatna – Mysore - Yelwal – Hunsur – Kempalapura – Piriyapatna – Bylakuppe –
Kushalnagara – Suntikoppa – MadikeriCoorg. One can avoid entering Mysore City and escape
the traffic by taking a bypass from Srirangapatna. Barring a 30 km stretch, just before reaching
Coorg 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 per
kilometre, 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 6
hours. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Bus Stand of Coorg is located in
the 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 railway
station, which takes about 3 hours. From Mysore railway station, take a direct bus or hire a cab
to Coorg. Not recommended as it is time consuming and costlier.
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Coorg weather
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Coorg
Coorg is situated in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1580 meters. It is a well known hill
station located in Karnataka.
Pleasant and moderate climate of Coorg attracts tourists all round the year. The average
maximum temperature that has been recorded is 15° Celsius. The climate in Coorg can get
quite 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 cool
refreshing 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 summer
Coorg becomes cold with a minimum temperature of 13° Celsius.
Monsoon begins in June and lasts through late September. There will be medium rainfalls
during early monsoon but it can get heavier towards mid – August and early September. The
temperature drops during monsoon. The average maximum temperature recorded during
monsoon 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 well
as pleasant with cool winds during winter with a maximum temperature of 12° Celsius. Heavy
woollen 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 be
October till May. This is also the ideal period for sightseeing. Heavy rains during monsoon also
attract tourists to Coorg.
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