Summer Vacation in Coorg

One of the best places in the country you can be during the summer. Also known as Kodagu, this is a place said to haunt you forever with its timeless beauty. Coorg offers you a fascinating past, captivating natural beauty, great cuisine and aromas of the coffee plantations, oranges and honey. Set amidst verdant valleys, imposing mountains and teak wood forests, this is one of the most beautiful hill stations you can visit.

Coorg is a beautiful destination sure to be visited any time of the year. This place has beautiful plantation crops filled with exotic aroma of spices. The landscapes just make a memorable impression to remember. The winding and steep pathways that leads to other nearby destinations, make us feel to be lost in the lush green Ghats.

Madikeri Fort, Abbi Falls, Iruppu Falls, Talakaveri, Bhagamandala, Padi Iggutappa Temple, Somwarpet, Little Tibet (Tibetan refugee’s colony), etc. are the major tourist spots here. The major outdoor activities that one can indulge in this place are trekking, Angling, White Water Rafting and Golfing.

Accommodation

Though Coorg offers its tourists with many types of accommodation, the home stays and estate stays are the best way to enjoy the stay in Coorg.

How to get there?

Travelling by road is the most convinient way to reach Coorg. It is well connected by road to Cities like Mysore, Bangalore, Mangalore and Hassan. Volvo Busses operate from Mysore, Bangalore, Mangalore and Chennai to Madikeri.

The nearest Airport to Coorg is Mangalore International Airport which is around 180 km. International flights operate directly from Dubai,Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Kuwait, Sharjah and Bahrain. Daily domestic flights are available to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, Kochi, Kozhikode and Chennai.

Bengaluru International Airport and Kozhikode Airport are 250 km from Kodagu.

Nearest railway stations are Mysuru and Hassan.