About Coorg
- Coorg is 1525 m above the sea level.
- It is located in the south-western part of Karnataka bordering Kerala and at the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats (in Sahyadri hills channel).
- Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means 'Dense Forest on steep hill'.
- Coorg is also known as "The Scotland of India".
- This place has a lot to offer to the tourists like misty hills, lush forest, acres of Tea and Coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets, lush green valleys, teak wood forests & majestic mountain ranges.
- Coorg is the first coffee production region in India. The most common plantation crop is coffee, especially Coffea robusta variety. The Coffea arabica variety is also grown in some parts of southern and western Coorg.
- Some spices also cultivated in Coorg like black pepper, cardamon, vanilla. Coorg is also famous for its forest honey.
To Enjoy
- The prominent peaks in Coorg are Kote Betta, Pushpagiri, Nishani Motte, Tumbe Male. Tadiyandamol, Soma Male and Brahmagiri. The highest peak, Tadiandamol, rises to 1,750 metres (5,740 ft), with Pushpagiri, the second highest, at 1,715 metres (5,627 ft).
- Coorg is considered rich with wildlife and has three wildlife sanctuaries and one national park: Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary and Nagarhole or Rajiv Gandhi National Park.
- The main river in Kodagu is the Kaveri (Cauvery). The Kaveri starts at Talakaveri, located on the eastern side of the Western Ghats.
- Over 350 species of birds (Two tonne "White Socks" Bison found in the Nagarhole forest reserve) can be seen here in Coorg.
- You can enjoy the water falls, streams and trek routes around the area.
- Coorg is also the only place in South India where White Water Rafting on class 1 to 5 rapids is possible (On the Barapole river, South Coorg). Professionally organized and run, rafting in Coorg happens fom June to October month.
- Tourists can visit Bylakuppe, one of the biggest Tibetean settlements in India which is known for its handicrafts and monasteries. The 40 feet idols of the Namdroling Monastery (also called the Golden Monastery) is a popular attraction.
Air: The nearest airport are Mangalore (135 kms) and Bangalore (260 kms).
Train: The nearest rail heads are at Mysore, Mangalore, Hassan and Kannur.
Road: From Bangalore, there are two routes to Coorg. Both routes are almost the same distance (around 250-260 kilometers).
The route via Mysore, is the frequented route. The stretch after Hunsur is scenic and the drive through the coffee plantations is absorbing.
Bus: The bus service in Madikeri has connections to almost every place in Coorg. Alternatively, there are regular buses to Mysore, Mangalore, Hassan, Chikmagalur, Shimoga and Kannur (Kerala).
Distance from important cities:
Mangalore: 136 kms
Mysore: 120 kms
Bangalore: 256 kms
Hassan: 115 kms
Dharmasthala: 133 kms
Subramanya: 87 kms
Karwar: 400 kms
Goa: 525 kms
Tellechery: 110 kms
Kasargod: 106 kms
Calicut: 170 kms
Kannur: 110 kms
Our recommendations
Stay (*Based on site location and accomadation cost)
Misty Woods Resort
Club Mahinra Resort
Orange County Resort
Other information
Best time to visit : November to April
STD Code : 08272
