Coorg

Coorg:"Scotland of India"

by Rekha k

Coorg or traditionally known as Kodagu is a sleepy hilly hamlet tucked on the Western Ghats. Surrounded by misty valleys, rolling hills, lush plantations, and pristine waterfalls, it’s a treat for all senses and a thing of beauty that no traveller ever forgets. It is one of the most prosperous hill towns of Karnataka, with its district headquarters in Madikeri, which is also the centre of trade and transportation for the entire district of Kodagu.

For a romantic getaway, a rejuvenating vacation, or a soul-searching trip, the Coorg tour can fulfil all your travel goals.

         Table of Contents

1.Things to do in Coorg

       ●Places to visit in Coorg

       ●Places to eat

2.How to Plan a trip to Coorg

       ●Best time to visit

3.Places to stay in Coorg

 Things to do in Coorg

Apart from sightseeing in Coorg and exploring the touristy places, there’s a host of adventure activities that you can include in your tours. 

○Experience the best homestays. The district is home to beautiful colonial cottages and bungalows, and some of those cottages have been turned into homestays. You can book a stay at any of these homestays and have a taste of the local lifestyle, home-cooked, traditional food, and learn about the people. You can also try a homestay within a coffee plantation. 

○Try the Madikeri Trek. It is the most popular activity to do in here and covers all major nature spots. The trek begins in Madikeri town and takes you to the Raja’s Seat, followed by the Madikeri Fort, and the Abbey Falls. The route passes through spice plantations, coffee estates, paddy fields, small rivulets, and offers incredible views of the hills and valleys. 

Places to visit in Coorg

 ▪︎Madikeri Fort- The most popular landmark of Coorg, this 17th-century fort commemorates the three ruling dynasties of this region.

▪︎Abbey Falls – The best of all falls, the Abbey Falls like about 6KM from Madikeri town, in the middle of plantations. You have to walk downhill for a few minutes to reach the base. There’s a hanging bridge opposite the falls to get a panoramic view of the hills and the valleys behind the falls.

▪︎Tala Kaveri – The source of the Cauvery River, Tala Kaveri sits on the hills and is also a pilgrimage site. It is 44 KM from Madikeri town.

Best Places to eat

The food here is one of the biggest highlights of Coorg tourism. Pork and bamboo shoot curry, steamed rice dumplings, rice cakes, and akki roti are the most famous food. 

Here are some of the best restaurants to sample the local flavours of Kodagu – 

•Coorg Cuisine

•Coffee Blossom Restaurant 

•Raintree Restaurants 

•Taste of Coorg 

•Thaliya

•Nellaki

•Church Side Bar & Restaurant

•Coorg Special Restaurant 

How to Plan a Trip to Coorg

Best time to Visit Coorg

Being at a great height on the Western Ghats, Kodagu enjoys a tropical hilly climate. The weather of here remains pleasant all year round, with foggy mornings, warm days, and chilly nights. The winters are colder than the rest of the year. Any time is good for a trip here, but if you want to do a complete outdoor adventure, February to April or November is the best time, when the temperature is perfect. 

Best Resorts & Hotels in Coorg

With scenic views and great amenities, there’s plenty of luxury resorts in Coorg you can stay at and make the most of your trip. Most resorts and hotels are centred around Madikeri or right outside the town. 

Check out these best Coorg stays for your trip – 

▪︎Fort Mercara

▪︎IBNI Springs 

▪︎Woodstock Resorts 

▪︎Kollanoor Guest House 

▪︎Abbydhama Estate Stay 

▪︎Silver Brook Estate

▪︎Wanders In

Witness the magic of Coorg by booking a car rental to take you to all these places with a local driver.