Coorg, Karnataka

Located in Karnataka Coorg is a silent, picturesque place . Long forested roads passing through the occasional blossoms make Coorg a good place to drive. In March and April, the deep green coffee plants blossom with snow white flowers. Its peace and serenity make it a heavenly getaway for peace-seeking tourists.

Coorg is popularly known as the Coffee Bowl of India, owing to the vast number of plantations present. The estate fresh coffee and spicy cuisine offers a delightful experience in this southern paradise and prove to be a prime factor in promoting.

How to reach?

By Air : 

The nearest airport to Coorg lies at Mangalore, about 150 km away. The second nearest airport is at Bangalore about 260 km from Coorg.

By Rail:

The nearest railway station from Coorg is at Mysore, about 120 km away. Mysore is well connected to major cities in India by an extensive rail network. The rail stations in Mangalore and Hassan can also be conveniently used for reaching Coorg.

By Road :

Coorg is well connected by road with all major cities in Karnataka. Cities like Mysore (120 km), Mangalore (135 km), Bangalore (260 km), and Hassan (115 km) are linked by excellent roadways with Coorg. . From Mysore it is 3 hours by road, from Bangalore six hours, from Mangalore four and from Hassan 3 1/2 hours.

Places to visit

• Omkareshwar Temple Coorg - Omkareshwar temple in Coorg (built in 1820) overlooks a water tank and is located on outskirts of Madikeri, represents a mix of Islamic and Gothic style of architecture.
• Abbey Falls - Abbey Falls are a set of waterfalls located at 8 kms from Madikeri One has to walk through plantations to access this. A popular tourist visit place.
• Dubare Elephant Camp - Dubare elephant camp is set across Cauvery river (A short boat ride required to access) near Kushalnagar. Here guests arrive for an elephant interaction (Bathing an elephant is most enjoyable for kids and adults) and enjoy elephant ride & coracle ride. There is a full day elephant interaction programme guest can opt for or just it can be just a visit. 
• Cauvery Nisargdhama - Cauvery Nisargadhama is a 64 acre nature park having anmals in its nature habitat and is visited as a picnic spot. Elephant rides and feeding deers are an attraction for kids. 
• Neverland Adventure park - Neverland Adventure Park in West Coorg is one of the most popular day outing options for travellers to Coorg with a bit of interest in Adventure and activities.
• Bylakuppe Buddhist Golden Temple - Bylakuppe is a tibetan settlement where an impressive monastery has been setup besides number of other monasteries, nunneries and temples in all the major Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Bylakuppe also has many buddhist universities for advanced buddhist practices.
• Talacauvery - Talacauveri is the the origin of the river Cauvery. There are several temples around here and is a popular pilgrimage centre visited by tourists and pilgrims all round the year. Actual river origin is only visible in Monsoon.