Day 5: Come and explore the Scotland of India – Coorg
Do you remember the lavishing greeneries, beautiful highways and coffee orchards in the famous Bollywood movie ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ starring Priyanka Chopra. Yes the movie was fully shot in the valleys of Coorg also known as Kodagu situated in south west part of Karnataka.
To wake up in the valley full of greenery with the windows giving a perfect scene of Western Ghats and you are having a cup of coffee admiring that view. This is not a dream, Coorg is a picture perfect place for people who are in love with nature and like to explore different cultures and tradition.
The place is full of beautiful gushing waterfalls, thick forests with coffee and spice plantation will make your day worth. If you are planning for a trip this season than you must go and see the mesmerizing beauty of Coorg.
How to reach Coorg
The city is very well connected to other parts of Karnataka. If you go by train than the closest station is Mysore about 120 km away from Coorg. The nearest domestic airport is Mysore airport and bus services are also given by government leading you to the city.
Where to stay in Coorg
Coorg is one of the most popular hill station which is not so common with Indians but it has great amount of travelers coming from across the border. The hotels you will see in Coorg are well designed with all the modern architectures. The hotels are not that expensive but depend upon the budget you have. Some top rated five stars hotels are:
- Orange Country, Coorg
- The Tamara, Coorg
- Vivanta by Taj Madikeri
- Coorg Cliffs Resorts
Coorg has a wide variety of budgeted hotels located at every corner of the city. What you all need is an eye to explore and good bargaining skills. Some of the budgeted hotels are:
- Hotel Madikeri Heritage
- Dreamland Homestay
- Vedanta Wake Up – Madikeri Town Center
Places to visit in Coorg
Abbey Falls flowing through the rocks.
Many people just visit Coorg to see the Abbey falls which is located just 1 km from the Madikeri town. The place is best to visit after monsoons when you can witness the water of Godavari flowing in a tremendous speed hitting the rocks.
Brahmagiri Peak, perfect place to see wild animals
Brahmagiri peak is located on the top of the hill giving a scenic view of the Western Ghats. If you trek through the valley, you will surely notice clean water streams, flora and fauna and most importantly the wild animals. The place offers a wild sanctuary where you can see Lion-tailed Macaque, Jungle Cat, Spotted Deer, Nilgiri Langur, Giant Flying Squirrel amongst others.
Dubare Elephant Camp
If you are an elephant lover than must visit Dubare Elephant Camp, home of about 150 elephants. You can see all the activities of elephant here whether it is bath, feeding, fighting and on. The camp also gives a ride on elephant where you can see gaur, crocodiles, peacock and many other animals.
Iruppu waterfall falls from 60 feet
One of the most popular spot in Coorg is Iruppu waterfall. The fall flows from 60 feet high giving a gushing sound which will make your day memorable.
Bylakuppe – biggest Tibetan settlement in India
Bylakuppe is full of cultural delights. The main attraction in Bylakuppe is the Golden Temple or Namdroling Monastery which has typical Tibetan style of architecture. The town is great to visit in the festival of Losar (Tibetan New Year), which is celebrated with much zest. WTN
