Kodagu district in Karnataka is also known as Coorg which is located in the Western Ghats belt with 4,100 square Km of the landscape. Madikeri is the taluk headquarters and the district is bordered by Dakshina Kannada, Hassan, Mysore in Karnataka, and Kannur & Wayanad in Kerala. Mountains, valleys, coffee estates, tea gardens, forts, waterfalls... have made Coorg attractive for several nature-loving tourists visiting the districtfrom across the globe. Pushpagiri and Tadianadamol are the two popular peaks in Coorg and the river Kaveri at Talacauvery is also amongst the greatest attractions here.
Adventurous travelers can visitwildlife sanctuariesin Kodagu such as Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary, and Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. Added to these you also can visitNagarahole or Rajiv Gandhi National Park situated in Coorg. Some of the wildlife speciesfound in this area are Asian elephant, tiger, leopard, dhole, gaur, boar, and several species of deer.
If you would like to experience real Coorg heritage and indulge in the ethnicity of the place then you must try a homestay in Kodagu. The climate conditions, estate ambiance, the hospitality of the host family, coffee, spice gardens... are perfectly blent and served to our guests togive the utmost rejuvenating experience.
The homestays are tucked in the estates and valleys giving an authentic Coorg plantation lifestyle experience for visitors. Coorg homestays are a unique blend of modernity retained with heritage and having nature as its backdrop to cater to those who love to take apicture-perfect holiday break.
Resorts in Coorg
There are a lot of resorts categorized from standard to star category which are situated in different places in Coorg. These resorts are located in and around the valleys, hill stations, mountain tops, backwaters...to give a perfect reviving experience for those who spend hectic work life back in cities. The number of resorts with quality service and elite ambiance has grown twice-fold over the years which has helped tourists to spend their holiday in top-class accommodations.
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NISARGADHAMA:This sightseeing place in Coorg is located in the scenic Island formed by river Cauvery. This place is 25 Kms from Madikeri and 2 Kms from Kushalnagar in Kodagu. The forest of Nisargadhama is dense and consist flora like foliage, teak and rosewood, bamboo grooves. Tourists can visit a mini Zoo, the deer park and elephant camp in Nisargadhama.
Highlights: Photography, Nature, Trekking, Wildlife, Zoo.
TIBETAN GOLDEN TEMPLE:This is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in South India. This has two adjacent Tibetan refugee settlements as well as number of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. This place is located in Bylukuppe in coorg close to Kushalnagar.
Highlights: Shopping, Monastery Visit, Photography.
HARANGI DAM:This dam is located in Hudgur village in Somwarpet taluk of coorg and it is a masonry dam built across Herangi river which is a tributary of river Kaveri. This dam is 6 km away from the heart of Kushalnagar in Coorg.
Highlights: Nature, Photography, Water.
ABBI FALLS:This one of the major attraction for visitors to Coorg. The Abby falls in Kodagu has several streams and during monsoon season and after that it flows jubilantly hitting the huge boulders forcing through the stream and valley created by it.
Highlights: Photography, Adventure, Waterfalls, Nature.
RAJAH SEAT:The name itself suggests that the rajas of Kodagu built and used to spend time watching the setting sun. The Raja seat is located amidst the seasonal garden of flowers and artificial fountains.
Highlights: Photography, Within Town Limits, Morning Walks, Nature.
TALACAUVERY:This is considered to the source of the River Cauvery. Talacauvery is situated in the Brahmagiri hill near Bhagamandala in Coorg district. This is located 1,276 m above sea level.
Highlights Nature, Photography, Trekking.
DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP:This is a forest camp of elephants which is known as Dubare elephant camp which is situated on the river banks of Kaveri in Coorg. This is the most important base for Karnataka Forest Department's elephants. The mysore dussera elephants are trained here.
Highlights: Elephant Ride, Rafting, Water, Photography, Nature.
NAGARHOLE WILD LIFE SANCTUARY:This is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park and is located 90 Kms from Mysore. This place is Located to the northwest of Bandipur National Park, Kabini reservoir separates the two.
Highlights: Nature, Wildlife, Photography.
BHAGAMANDALA:This is one of the pilgrimage places in Coorg. Here the Kaveri is joined by two tributaries the Kannike and the mythical Sujyoti river.
Highlights: Nature, Photography, River.
TADIANDEMOL:The name itself means 'the highest point' in Kodava language. This is the highest peak in coorg and is located near Virajpet about 30 Kms away on the way to Napoklu.
Highlights: Trekking, Nature, Photography, Adventure.
IRUPPU FALLS:This falls is located in the Brahmagiri Range in Coorg and has fresh water cascade and is 48 Kms from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarahole.
Highlights: Waterfalls, Nature, Trekking, Adveture.
MADIKERI FORT:King Mudduraja built this fort in the last quarter of the 17thcentury as a mud fort. He also had built a beautiful palace inside the fort. The fort was later rebuilt by Tipu Sultan in granite and named as Jaffarbad. This is a worth visiting tourist attraction in Coorg.
Highlights: Fort, Photography, within the town.
Major Waterfalls:
Abbey Falls:6.3 kms from Madikeri, accessible easily from Madikeri town, and need to walkhalf a mile to reach the spot.
Minor Waterfalls:
How to Reach Coorg Homestays in Karnataka? |
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| By Air: The nearest airport is in Mangalore (135 km), Bangalore (260 km). |
| By Rail: The nearest railway station is in Mysore (120 km). Mysore is well connected with extensive rail network. You can also use the railway stations in Mangalore and Hassan for reaching Coorg. |
| By Road:Coorg is well connected by roadways from 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
| Place | Distance |
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| Bangalore | 260 KMs |
| Mysore | 120 KMs |
| Hassan | 130 KMs |
| Chikmagalur | 100 KMs |
| Belur/Halebidu | 160 KMs |
| Mangalore | 140 KMs |
| Kannur Kerala | 130 KMs |
| Kasaragodu | 85 KMs |
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