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  • Coorg, also called as Kodagu is a district in Malnad, Karnataka State, Southern India, occupies around 4,100 square km of landscape in the Western Ghats. Madikeri is the capital of Coorg. The landscape of Coorg is bordered by Dakshina Kannada, Hassan, Mysore and Kannur and Waynad of Kerala in different directions. There are magnificient mountains Coorg that attract more and more tourists every year. For instance, Tadiandamol rises to 1,750 meters and Pushpagiri at 1,715 meters are the two popular peaks. River Kaveri starts at Talakaveri situated on the top of the Western Ghats and its tributaries flow across the Kodagu.

  • Coorg is well known for its rich Flora and Fauna. There are three wildlife Sanctuary such as Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary and Pushpagiri wildlife Sanctuary. Also Nagarahole or Rajiv Gandhi National Park is situated in Coorg. The less thick wooded bamboo forest can be found in the west of the Kodagu. The forests of Coorg consist fauna like the Asian elephant, tiger, leopard, dhole, gaur, boar, and several species of deer.

  • Tourists will find wide panoramic stretches of Coffee and Tea Plantations in the Coorg. This is one of the prosperous regions in Karnataka. Eco-tourism, trekking and Homestays are very popular to among both the domestic and Overseas tourists.

Homestays in Coorg

Misty morning, chill evenings and moderate afternoon is the climate condition in Coorg that attracts tourists from across the globe. This holiday destination in Karnataka is popularly called by connoisseurs as ‘Scotland of India’. Homestays in Coorg is a feather more to the cap of tourism in Kodagu district. These homestays are located in hill station and green woods of Coorg. Most of the hometays in Kodagu are closer to waterfalls and hilly regions. Those who are planning for a perfect hill station experience in Karnataka will be spell bound when they visit Coorg. The homestay in Coorg offers a ethnic experience of Coorg for the visitors or room guests.


Resorts in Coorg

The resorts in Coorg are located at exquisite grandeur of nature. Be it for adventure or for rejuvenation you can choose resorts in Coorg as your holiday destination. The resorts of Coorg are situated amidst the lush greenery and typically in the plantation and coffee/tea estates. The Coorg Tourism has been benefited twice fold as much as the number of resorts in this region grew. The Kodagu resorts have made a bench mark for their luxury and quality hospitality in the tourism sector. You can get tailor made packages at resorts in Coorg from us and make an informed choice in spending your valuable leisure.

 

How to reach

 
By Air: The nearest airport is at Mangalore (135 km), Bangalore (260 km).

By Rail: The nearest railway station is Mysore (120 km). Mysore is well connected to the rest of with extensive rail network. You can also use the rail stations in Mangalore and Hassan for reaching Coorg.

By Road: Coorg is well connected by roadways with all major cities in Karnataka. Cities like Mysore (120 km), Mangalore (135 km), Bangalore (260 km) and Hassan (115 km) are linked by roadways with Coorg.
 
 

Distance to Coorg from major Cities

   
   
Bangalore 260 KMs
   
Mysore 120 KMs
   
Hassan 130 KMs
   
Chikmagalur 100 KMs
   
Belur/Halebidu 160 KMs
   
Kabini Reservoir 100 KMs
   
Mangalore 140 KMs
   
Kannur - Kerala 130 KMs
   
Kasaragodu - Kerala 85 KMs
NISARGADHAMA
Nisargadhama is nestled in the scenic Island formed by river Cauvery in Coorg. This exotic destination is situated 25 kms from Madikeri, 2 kms from Kushalnagar, amidst the Western Ghats. The dense forest of Nisargadhama boasts flora like foliage, teak and rosewood, bamboo grooves. Tourists can visit a mini Zoo, the deer park and elephant camp in Nisargadhama.

TIBETAN GOLDEN TEMPLE
The Tibetan settlement in Kushalnagar is one of the largest Tibetan settlemets in South India. This magnificient tourist destination has two adjacent Tibetan refugee settlements, as well as a number of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries.

HARANGI DAM
The Harangi reservoir is located near Hudgur village, Somwarpet taluk in Coorg district and is formed by a masonry dam built across Harangi River, a tributary of River Kaveri. The dam is locaated only 6 Km away from the heart of Kushalnagar town.

ABBI FALLS
Abbi Falls is situated in the mountains of Western Ghats. Abbi falls comprises several streams and during monsoon season it flows jubilantly hitting the huge boulders hard and forcing through the stream and valley created by it. The beauty of the falls is misty cloud hanging over the falls.

RAJAH SEAT
Raja's seat is situated amidst the seasonal garden of flowers and artificial fountains and lush green. Chain of high and low rise mountains make it spectacualar.Theis one-time-favourites of Kings of Kodagu who use to watch the setting sun, and spend time with their queens here.

TALACAUVERY
Talacauvery is generally considered to be the source of the Cauvery River. Talacauvery is situated in the Brahmagiri hill near Bhagamandala in Kodagu district. Brahmagiri is located 1,276 m above sea level.

DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP
Dubare is a forest camp for elephants and popularly known as Bubare Elephant Camp. It is situated on the banks of river Kaveri in the district of Coorg. It is an important base for the Karnataka Forest Department's elephants.The elephants for the Mysore Dussehra were trained at Dubare elephant camp.

NAGARHOLE WILD LIFE SANCTUARY
Nagarhole National Park is also known as "Rajiv Gandhi National Park". It is located 94 kilometers from Mysore in Karnataka. Located to the northwest of Bandipur National Park, Kabini reservoir separates the two. The exclusive hunting reserve of the former rulers of Mysore, the park has rich forest cover, small streams, valleys, and waterfalls.

BHAGAMANDALA
Bhagamandala is a pilgrimage place in Kodagu. It is situated on the river Kaveri in its upstream stretches. At this place, the Kaveri is joined by two tributaries, the Kannike and the mythical Sujyoti river.

TADIANDEMOL: HIGHEST PEAK IN COORG
Tadiyandamol means highest point in Kodava language, this peak is the highest one in the Coorg district situated near Virajpet about a 30kms away on the way to Napoklu, Bhagamandala. This peak is just adjacent to the Makutta forest.

IRUPPU FALLS
The Irupu Falls is located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Coorg district.It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarhole. The Falls are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, derived from the name of the tributary of Cauvery which starts from these falls, the Lakshmana Tirtha River.
 
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