Travel to Coorg for a relaxed holiday.

Coorg, a great Holiday Destination

If you are looking for a pleasant holiday, head to Coorg or Kodagu in Karnataka, with its mild climate and verdant surroundings.
Not much of a tourist site, Coorg is meant for simple lazing around, eating well and short nature rambles.
Outdoor activities include trekking, white water rafting and swimming in the waterfalls.
Fairs and festivals here are worth attending.

Best time to visit

April-November

Modes of Travel to Coorg

By air
The closest airports are at Mangalore (135 kms) and Bangalore (260 kms)

By road
The Mysore-Mangalore Highway passes through here. The district headquarters Madikeri is 260 kms from Bangalore and 120 kms from Mysore. Buses ply regularly to Madikeri from here.

By rail
The closest rail station is Mysore.

Map of Coorg India

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Video on Coorg

Hotels and Resorts in Coorg

Hotel Coorg International
Hotel Crystal Court
Swarga Resorts
Orange Country Resort
Club Mahindra Kodagu Valley Resort
Heritage Resort
Hotel Misty Woods

Places to visit in Coorg

Madikeri Fort ( Coorg )
Raja’s Seat ( Coorg )
Nagarahole National Park ( Coorg )
Abbi Falls ( Coorg )
Tala-Kaveri ( Coorg )
Iruppu Falls ( Coorg )
Harangi Dam ( Coorg )

Food & Shopping

Coorgi cuisine is replete with fresh spices and special game meats, which are hard to find elsewhere. Shopping items include coffee, spices and textiles.

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adminKarnataka8 Sep, 2008