Coorg or Kodagu region as is known among the native people is a picturesque mountain area, and is arguably a must visit place in the life of a travel lover. The place, which is situated in the Southern part of Karnataka, offers an alluring experience with its scenic beauty. One of the most interesting feature of Coorg is that the place has a wide variety of options to explore. Be the spiritual element associated with the likes of Talacauvery, Byle Kuppe or the historical relevance associated with the likes of Gaddige or that of the pristine natural beauty attached with the likes of Raja’s Seat, Abbi falls etc. virtually all of the place in Coorg is associated with the word - ‘Magnificent’....!
There are a whole lot of places to visit in Coorg. Starting with the superb view from Raja’s Seat, you can have a view of the whole lot of the beautiful and breathtaking valleys standing besides those green hills. Arguably one of South India’s most scenic places, this place offers a cool panoramic vision of the valleys round there which all the way leads to Kerala. The gardener's spot there was considered to be the most favorite place of the Kings who had lived in Kodagu. More than that, you will get a calm and quiet atmosphere standing right there in the morning, as well as a good sunset view in the evening.
Coorg offers some of the most beautiful waterfalls view right there in India. The two of the most loved waterfalls in Coorg has been Abbey Falls and Irupu Falls. Both contribute huge chunk of visitors to Coorg everyday. However, Abbey happens to be the most preferred destination for the past years, mainly due to its favorable geographical location. Abbey Falls is located just over eight or nine kilometers from the North of Madikeri. On the other hand, the latter is more close to Nagarhole National Park, from which it has just under twenty kilometers of drive. There are people, who prefer Irupu Falls over Abbey Falls, when they consider taking out the route of Nagarhole to Bengaluru. However, one thing that no one question is the enchanting view that both offers post monsoon seasons.
While the waterfalls attract those who love to have the enchanting beauty of nature close to them, there are another group of people, who prefers to enjoy the beastly beauty of nature and for them, Coorg has a number of mountains that offers you an adventurous trekking experience of the likes of Kakkabe - Thadiyandamol region. Well, if you are in the Nagarhole - Bengaluru route, then you can have both the beauties of nature at your fingertip as the Brahmagiri range that starts from Virajpet to Irupu falls. Or if you are right there at Abbey Falls, you can have ample scope as well with Mandalpatti trekking area comes in as such a nice option to you.
Just a short drive from Kushalnagar town will guide you towards the Nisargadhama island that sprawls over a long 64 acre land, in which you can reach out to a thick foliage of bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak trees. Some beautiful river side cottages there offer you accommodation as well. Indeed, you can have a fantastic experience of elephant rides there. Well, when it comes to the close experience with elephants, nothing can beat the close in watch that you get from Dubare Elephant Camp. This elephant camp, operated by the Karnataka State govt. allows you to have even baths with elephants. It is quite near to Kushalnagar as well.
This is the case with Coorg that you virtually fall in love with the nature there and at times forget to explore beyond that. Everything coming under one roof is what meant for a group journey. Some might be interested in having a rather spiritual atmosphere. For them, visiting Talacauvery and Bhagamandala is a very nice option. The birthplace of Cauvery river, Talacauvery gets overcrowded at times for the reason that it attracts people, who seek not only spiritual pleasure, but the natural beauty of the place surrounding as well. Another option that is in your front is to visit the very famous Byle Kuppe, which is considered to be the second biggest Tibetan settlement in India. Situated in Bylakuppe, this Buddhist settlement there accommodates numerous Buddhist monasteries, all of which have their own specialties. The Mahayana Buddhist University is situated in Sera, while Tashi Lhunpo monastery is quite famous for being the seat of Panchen Lama. The prayer halls of these Buddhist monasteries are a remarkable view that leads to the kind of culturally importance that they boast.
Besides these, there are ample scope to go through Coorg further and make your trip an even interesting one, like the one - Gaddige, where you can reach out the tombs of Dodda Virarajendra and Linga Rajendra II. Built way back during the 18th - 19th centuries, this indeed is a remarkable historical monument in Coorg. Also we are yet to describe the stunning experience of going through the enormously large coffee plantations, from where India get more than half of it’s gross coffee production. In short, visiting Coorg, you will be required to have plenty of time in your hand in order to not miss any of it.
How to reach there:
By Road
By road, you can either opt for own driving or that of catching a bus that operates from any major cities in Karnataka such as Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore etc. However, travelling in your own vehicle in the Bengaluru - Coorg route is a great option as it enables you to have the pristine beauty of the nature around you throughout. Also, it is the most preferred way opted by tourists to Coorg as well. It takes nearly five hours for a drive from Bengaluru to reach Coorg.
By Train
Situated at a distance of 95 km away, Mysore is the nearest railway station to Coorg.
By Air
Mangalore International Airport, which is at a distance of 160 km from Coorg, is the nearest option. Bengaluru International Airport on the other hand is 265 km away from Coorg.
There are a whole lot of places to visit in Coorg. Starting with the superb view from Raja’s Seat, you can have a view of the whole lot of the beautiful and breathtaking valleys standing besides those green hills. Arguably one of South India’s most scenic places, this place offers a cool panoramic vision of the valleys round there which all the way leads to Kerala. The gardener's spot there was considered to be the most favorite place of the Kings who had lived in Kodagu. More than that, you will get a calm and quiet atmosphere standing right there in the morning, as well as a good sunset view in the evening.
Coorg offers some of the most beautiful waterfalls view right there in India. The two of the most loved waterfalls in Coorg has been Abbey Falls and Irupu Falls. Both contribute huge chunk of visitors to Coorg everyday. However, Abbey happens to be the most preferred destination for the past years, mainly due to its favorable geographical location. Abbey Falls is located just over eight or nine kilometers from the North of Madikeri. On the other hand, the latter is more close to Nagarhole National Park, from which it has just under twenty kilometers of drive. There are people, who prefer Irupu Falls over Abbey Falls, when they consider taking out the route of Nagarhole to Bengaluru. However, one thing that no one question is the enchanting view that both offers post monsoon seasons.
While the waterfalls attract those who love to have the enchanting beauty of nature close to them, there are another group of people, who prefers to enjoy the beastly beauty of nature and for them, Coorg has a number of mountains that offers you an adventurous trekking experience of the likes of Kakkabe - Thadiyandamol region. Well, if you are in the Nagarhole - Bengaluru route, then you can have both the beauties of nature at your fingertip as the Brahmagiri range that starts from Virajpet to Irupu falls. Or if you are right there at Abbey Falls, you can have ample scope as well with Mandalpatti trekking area comes in as such a nice option to you.
Just a short drive from Kushalnagar town will guide you towards the Nisargadhama island that sprawls over a long 64 acre land, in which you can reach out to a thick foliage of bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak trees. Some beautiful river side cottages there offer you accommodation as well. Indeed, you can have a fantastic experience of elephant rides there. Well, when it comes to the close experience with elephants, nothing can beat the close in watch that you get from Dubare Elephant Camp. This elephant camp, operated by the Karnataka State govt. allows you to have even baths with elephants. It is quite near to Kushalnagar as well.
This is the case with Coorg that you virtually fall in love with the nature there and at times forget to explore beyond that. Everything coming under one roof is what meant for a group journey. Some might be interested in having a rather spiritual atmosphere. For them, visiting Talacauvery and Bhagamandala is a very nice option. The birthplace of Cauvery river, Talacauvery gets overcrowded at times for the reason that it attracts people, who seek not only spiritual pleasure, but the natural beauty of the place surrounding as well. Another option that is in your front is to visit the very famous Byle Kuppe, which is considered to be the second biggest Tibetan settlement in India. Situated in Bylakuppe, this Buddhist settlement there accommodates numerous Buddhist monasteries, all of which have their own specialties. The Mahayana Buddhist University is situated in Sera, while Tashi Lhunpo monastery is quite famous for being the seat of Panchen Lama. The prayer halls of these Buddhist monasteries are a remarkable view that leads to the kind of culturally importance that they boast.
Besides these, there are ample scope to go through Coorg further and make your trip an even interesting one, like the one - Gaddige, where you can reach out the tombs of Dodda Virarajendra and Linga Rajendra II. Built way back during the 18th - 19th centuries, this indeed is a remarkable historical monument in Coorg. Also we are yet to describe the stunning experience of going through the enormously large coffee plantations, from where India get more than half of it’s gross coffee production. In short, visiting Coorg, you will be required to have plenty of time in your hand in order to not miss any of it.
How to reach there:
By Road
By road, you can either opt for own driving or that of catching a bus that operates from any major cities in Karnataka such as Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore etc. However, travelling in your own vehicle in the Bengaluru - Coorg route is a great option as it enables you to have the pristine beauty of the nature around you throughout. Also, it is the most preferred way opted by tourists to Coorg as well. It takes nearly five hours for a drive from Bengaluru to reach Coorg.
By Train
Situated at a distance of 95 km away, Mysore is the nearest railway station to Coorg.
By Air
Mangalore International Airport, which is at a distance of 160 km from Coorg, is the nearest option. Bengaluru International Airport on the other hand is 265 km away from Coorg.


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