Coorg - Scotland Of India

Coorg

The Scotland of India

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C O O R G With the best parts of western Ghats passing through Karnataka, this is a land of breath taking natural landscapes and roaring waterfalls. The spectacular views from romantic hill stations and the sights of torrents of plunging waterfalls make Karnataka’s Coorg the perfect backdrop for nature lovers and eco-tourism enthusiasts. In the lap of nature, who blesses you with her myriad manifestations. Maglev Destination Management welcomes you to Coorg – The Scotland of India !!

Madikeri / Coorg 252 kms from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level lies Madikeri, the district headquarters of Kodagu. C o o r g o r Kodagu(originally called Kodaimalenadu) means 'dense forest on steep hill'. Dubbed as the Scotland of India, this town has a lot to offer to the tourist. Misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views are what make Madikeri an unforgettable holiday destination.

Coorg is on the Western Ghats. Set amidst verdant valleys, imposing mountains and teak wood forests, this is one of the most beautiful hill stations you can visit. It lies on Karnataka's southwestern end, covering an area of 4,102 sq km.

Western Ghats The Kodagu district comprises different communities - Kodava, Tulu, Gowda, Moplah out of which the largest is the Kodava community, both economically and politically. The economy depends on agriculture, coffee plantations, forestry and tourism.

View from Hotel

Abbey waterfalls

Bridge at Nisargdham

Deer Park at Nisargdham

Dubare

Local Activities Coorg is an ideal place for outdoor activities, food and shopping! Ó Trekking: Coorg has many verdant trekking routes in the midst of forests and hills, and it's best to go in the months from October

to February. Some of the known trails are in the hills of Brahmagiri, where you could trek your way to the Irrupa Falls. You could also consider trekking to Pushpagiri, the second higest peak of Kodagu and Tadiandamol (the highest peak). Ó Golf: Avid golffers can tee off at the 9-hole course of Virajpet. Ó Angling: Valanoor is the backwater of the river Cauvery. It draws fishing lovers from all over India. You can try and catch the

famous mahaseer and the best season is from October to May. Ó White Water Rafting: There are few good camps around Coorg that offer rafting down the Cauvery river. For some fast paced

action, visit the Upper Barapole River to the south of Coorg in Brahmagiri. The best time for rafting is from mid-June to midSeptember. Ó Food: Coorgi cuisine is famous and unique, especially for non-vegetarians as it is based on game meats, pork and other delicious

ingredients. Popular dishes are pandhi (pork), koli (chicken) and yarchi (lamb) spiced with pepper, kokum, bamboo shoot, red chilly, bembla curry, kadumbuttu, noolputu, voti and excellent coffee.

Ó Shopping: Some of the popular items to buy are coffee, honey, spices, cardamom, pepper, pineapple papads and oranges ( season).

Coorgi silk saree are also very famous and they have a different style of wearing them. Ó Fairs & Festivals: Schedule your visit to coincide with one of the colorful festivals of the region. The festivals of the Kodava

community are largely around agriculture military activities. - The 'Festival of Arms - Keilpoldu' is held in the months of June to September. During this festival the weapons are polished and worshiped before reuse. - Cauvery Shankaramana is based around the river Cauver is held in October. - The harvest festival 'Puthar' is celebrated in November or December. The festival is accompanied by folks songs and dances, performed by the different villagers at their temples. Sunset Point

White water rafting

Monastery complex at Bylakuppe Hotel Room

Hotel Room

Getting Here · Closest Airport: Bangalore (260 km), Mangalore (135 km) Closest Railway Station: Mysore (146 km) Road: The Mysore - Mangalore highway (NH48) passes through Kodagu. The district headquarters Madikeri (Mercara), is 260 km from Bangalore and 120 km from Mysore. The distance from Mangalore is 136 km and from Cannanore and Tellicherry, it is about 115 km. There are regular buses plying from these places to Madikeri.

Best Time To Visit: April to November

Season

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Clothing

Winter (Oct to Jan)

14 C

26 C

Thick Cotton Light Wool & Sneakers

Summer (Feb to Jun)

20 C

32 C

Light Cotton & Sneakers

Monsoon (Jul to Sep)

18 C

30 C

Umbrella, Rain coat & Sneaker