Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery)

Abbey Falls

Talacauvery

Raja's Seat

Nagarhole National Park

White River rafting in Barapole River, Coorg

Honnamana Kere Lake

Tadiandamol Peak

Trekkingking in Coorg

Iruppu Falls

Omkareshwara Temple

Madikeri Fort

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Honey Valley - Nilakandi Falls

Somwarpet

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhagamandala

Brahmagiri Trekking

Gaddige Raja's Tomb

Mallalli Falls

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<div>Coorg is a beautiful hill station in Karnataka state famous for its coffee garden and scenic beauty. Coorg tourism offers you natural scenery and is known for its beautiful tea gardens, waterfalls, viewpoints and forests. It proudly possesses several world-famous and beautiful places that are easily accessible and are surrounded by green forests. Choose Kiomoi’s Coorg travel guide to help you plan your trip effectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>It has a wonderful combination of scenic places and deep history. With Coorg tour packages, you can go boating at Abbey Falls or to Raja’s Seat for a vantage view. The Dubare Elephant Camp allows for getting close to and even feeding the elephants while the Talakaveri is religiously and geographically important as it is the source of the Kaveri River. Nisargadhama is an island on the banks of the river which is quite famous for being a natural beauty with a deer park and bamboo trees. With our Coorg travel guide, you can learn everything about this beautiful place.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Further, Coorg’s tourism is also known for its coffee plantation which gives the tourists an insight into the culture of the place, especially the coffee culture. You can walk through picturesque hiking paths, watch birds, and see the spice plantations. Coorg trip is for nature lovers, photographers, trekking lovers, bicycle lovers, and those who want to escape from the midst of daily city life. If you want to explore other beautiful places nearby you can also book Karnataka tour packages from us.&nbsp;</div>

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<div><div><b>Visit the Golden Temple or the Namdroling Monastery</b></div><div>The Namdroling Monastery, or the Golden Temple is the biggest teaching institute of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Exploring this place is one of the peaceful things to do in Coorg. It houses more than 5000 lamas and has a calm atmosphere. This monastery was constructed in 1963 and presents traditional paintings and structures of Tibet. Here you can either pray or watch people praying, spin the prayer wheels or just wander around the area experiencing the spirituality.&nbsp;</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Experience the Magical Beauty of Abbey Falls</b></div><div>Visiting the Abbey Falls is one of the best things to do in Coorg city. It is a must-see attraction, especially for photographers and nature lovers. It is surrounded by a private coffee and spices plantation and has a height of 70 feet. There is a hanging bridge right over the top of the falls which is splendid for great pictures. It is among the must-try activities in Coorg.&nbsp;</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Spend Some Time with Elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp</b></div><div>Dubare Elephant Camp is on the banks of Cauvery and you can get to watch, bathe, feed, and spend time with elephants at this camp. Therefore it is among the fun things to do in Coorg. If you want to spend the night some cottages are availed within the camp. Other activities that you can participate in during your stay include nature walks, jeep Safaris, Wildlife films and Chimpanzee displays, fire making, and evening Fires and lectures. For those slightly pressed for time a day visit is also possible.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Take a Trip to Talacauvery</b></div><div>Visiting Talacauvery is one of the top things to do in Coorg&nbsp; Talacauvery situated on the Brahmagiri Hills is also an important spot because it marks the origin of the Cauvery River. The main place of interest in the area is a shrine to Goddess Kaveriamma and a tank supplied by a spring – said to be the river's source. Apart from praying, you have an opportunity to admire the views of the surrounding landscape from the top of the hill, which you have to climb following more than 400 steps.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Go Wildlife Spotting at Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary</b></div><div>Whether you are a nature lover, birdwatcher, or trekker, a trip to Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary must be on your list of activities in Coorg. Enveloped by Kukke Subramanya Forest Range and Bisle Forest Range, the sanctuary is home to some rare and endangered bird species. The trails of Kote Betta and Pushpagiri Peak make it a favorite among trekkers too.</div><div><br></div><h2 class=""><b>Adventurous Things to do in Coorg</b></h2><div><br></div><div><div><b>Camping</b></div><div>It's among the best adventure things to do in Coorg that you can indulge in the lap of nature. Since Coorg is an ideal destination for camping, it is permitted to camp in some places though you have to get prior permission from the forest department. It is perfect for those who want to take time off and escape from the usual routine of a busy day.</div><div><br></div><div><b>River Rafting</b></div><div>Dubare is well famous for the Elephant camp, but if are a water sports lover and want to experience river rafting you can do it in the Barapole River. This is one of the popular adventure activities in Coorg. The tariff is around INR 600 per person. The river has a very heavy rush of water sometimes, but you are welcome to raft through the river.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Jeep Safari</b></div><div>Jeep Safari should be on your list of offbeat adventure activities in Coorg. It offers you a great option to look forward to. There are a few places that offer 4WD jeep safari through the uncalled-for ways and the forest thus; making it an enthusiastic adventure sport that you can try. It also allows you to enjoy the scenery of nature at its best.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Trekking</b></div><div>Coorg is a hill station and, therefore, trekking is among the must-experience adventure things to do in Coorg. The choices are limitless, there are the standard trails and also the lesser-known trekking trails for the people who just want to be left alone with their solitude and adventure. The experience of trekking along the steep hills and trails in Coorg, exploring the Western Ghats can not be experienced from elsewhere.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Ziplining</b></div><div>Following in the list of the most famous adventure things to do in Coorg comes zip-lining. While there aren't many options available, you can find a few of them on your own. The free falling and the gushing feeling one gets while sliding down the mountains is unique and one which you get to witness amidst the greenery and the nature’s beauty of Coorg.</div></div></div><div><br></div><h2 class=""><b>Food of Coorg</b></h2><div><br></div><div><div>Food, food, and food!!! Good news for foodies- Coorg is loaded with dotted with many big and small restaurants that serve local and excellent Coorgi dishes. Tempered generously with coconut, curry leaves, chili, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and ginger, all kinds of cuisines from Indian to Chinese to Tibetan to Continental. Almost all roadsides restaurants serve with excellent south Indian coffee.</div><div><br></div><div>Corgis are voracious meat-eaters and veggies might have to face some disappointment. Vegetarians can go in for Udupi Hotel, Hotel Veglands, Mayura Valley View Hotel, and Hotel Choice as these are the best restaurants in Coorg. Another good option in the food of Coorg is the usual masala dosas at East End Hotel (near Tollgate, Madikeri). Coorg Hotel is another food joint that dishes out authentic Coorg curry and paranthas. The Raj Darshan is a popular way-station for a hot meal. Uppal Orchid Restaurant specializes in serving excellent food platter.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><h2 class=""><b>Shopping at Coorg</b></h2><div><br></div><div><div>A paradise for all shopaholics’, Coorg is an inviting shopping destination as there are many places to shop in Coorg. Boasting of its many prized possessions like coffee, silk sarees, tea plantations peppers, nutmegs and cardamom, Coorg is home to the finest of orange and coffee plantation too. You can discover many shops in Coorg on your way to exploring this destination. Also, one can bid in purchasing coffee and tea at unimaginable prices here. A lot of small and large shops in Coorg are engaged in selling the local produces at Coorg. However, suggested is to buy these items in bulk from retail shops at Madikeri. Bargainers can have their pick from the market near Kushalnagar.</div><div><br></div><div>Another vying best buys at Coorg are spices, Honey and Oranges that can be bought at extremely cheap price here. Coorg is not all about spices and oranges; there are silk sarees, Tibetian artifacts as well in the row. Honey and other collectibles souvenirs are also available in the market besides the bamboo stuff and handicrafts.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><h2 class=""><b>Festivals of Coorg</b></h2><div><br></div><div><div>A prominent festival of Coorg, Kailpoldu falls between the 2nd and 5th of September every year. Kialpoldu or Kail Muhurta marks the completion day of paddy transplantations aka ‘nati’. On this fortunate day, the weapons deposited in the Kanni Kombre (prayer room) during the crop plantation months, are taken out and embellished with flowers and sandalwood. Men of the family are given their weapons and arms to guard their field against wild animals and unnecessary elements on this auspicious day. As a part of the festival, all weapons are assembled in Nellakki Nadubade" – the place of community gathering. The men and people bathe in the river Cauvery and feast in enjoyment after which the elder most in the family hand the gun/weapon to other family members.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Kaveri Shankramana falls on 17th October every year. This festival of Coorg is associated with paying religious reverence to Mother Cauvery, who breathes life in Coorg by inundating and decorating the whole of the valley with her consecrated water. The presence of Holy Cauvery is felt by everyone at Thala Cauvery as a sudden upsurge of water fills the Bramh Kundike at Tala Cauvery. On this fortunate day, Tala Cauvery is thronged by thousands of pilgrims who take a dip in the Kund to purge them of sin and receive blessings of the Goddess. The consecrated water is also carried to many homes in Kodagu and preserved for religious uses. Married women perform puja by wearing new silk saree and cutting vegetables in the form of river Kaveri. Hereafter, the shape is decorated with flowers, ornaments, and bangles. Vegetable-cut-statue of Lord Cauvery is worshipped with rice and sandal powder. A grand vegetarian feast is organized comprising dosa, vegetable curry (usually pumpkin curry) (kumbaya Kari) and payasam. Kaveri Shankarmana is an ideal time to visit Thala Cauvery and be blessed by the Goddess.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The Putter / Huttari is celebrated during late November. Huotari means new rice and the day signifies a new yield of rice crop. This new agricultural festival of Coorg is celebrated by the whole community gathered in ain mane (the family assembly hall). On the day of festival, ain mane is decked with flowers and green mango, as a ritual in Kodava. A procession of family members, led by the eldest women of the family, is taken out to the paddy fields. Paddy is offered to God and Goddess. Hutter is celebrated in full zeal with youth dancing to the local songs and money distributed to the younger. Specific foods are prepared (ethambutol putter mean Kari (fish Kari) poli, thambuttu is a dish prepared with rice floor and bananas.</div></div></div></div>

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<div><h2 class=""><span style="font-weight: 700;">Attractions in Coorg</span></h2><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br></span></div><div>Adorned with several epithets—‘Scotland of India’ and ‘Coffee bowl of India’— Coorg is decked with feathers of unmatched-beautiful-destinations in its plume. Sightseeing in Madikeri can be enjoyed in two phases, inclusive of local and another place of interest. Aside the Raja’s Seat and Madikeri Fort as well as areas around it, the tourist spots’ are legion in and around this home of amazing beauty.&nbsp; With so much to do and see travelers can breathe Coorg with every place of interest they come across!!!&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><div><b>Raja's Seat</b></div><div>Raja’s Seat is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Coorg. It is a garden on the elevated ground right facing the valleys. Therefore, it is a vantage point for watching sunrise, or sunset. The garden is full of flowering plants and well-facilitated artificial fountains. The garden here serves as one of the favorite spots of the natives especially for picnicking. Also, to make the park more attractive there is a Toy Train through which you can view the entire beauty of the garden. Today this place is taken care of by the Archaeological Survey of India and is considered of significance for the country’s history.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Golden Temple, Coorg</b></div><div>Commonly referred to as the ‘Golden Temple’, the Namdroling Monastery is one of the largest teaching institutes of the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism. The prayer rituals of the monks are worth witnessing and this place should be on the list of places to visit in Coorg. Here, magnificent examples of the Tibetan form of architecture and artwork, are painted clearly on the temple tower and outer walls, with beautiful paintings. It was constructed from Bamboo which was donated to the Tibetans exiled by the Indian Government. Today, it accommodates many ancillary facilities such as schools, and hospitals with a population of approximately 5000 Sangha members.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Abbey Falls, Coorg</b></div><div>Abbey Falls popularly known as Abbi Falls is about 10 kilometers from Madikeri and is among the famous places to visit in Coorg city. The water cascade coming down from the cliff from a height of 70 feet offers one of the most beautiful sceneries to watch. The trekking to the falls starts from the entrance and is a one-way downwards of about 200 steps. You will pass through coffee, cardamom, pepper, cocoa, and other spices plantations. Though it is not permitted to bathe in the falls now there is an over-bridge just opposite the falls to see the beauty.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Irupu Falls</b></div><div>Iruppu Falls is a beautiful waterfall flowing through the Brahmagiri Mountain Range in the Coorg district of South Karnataka. It is considered one of the most gorgeous tourist places in Coorg city. Some visitors come here to spend time amidst nature and to marvel at the beauty of the falls. On the way to the falls, you can visit the well-known Shiva temple Rameshwara. This site also has links with the Ramayana, the great Indian epic. The water of the Iruppu Falls is regarded as sacred and capable of washing the sin off the devotees who visit the place.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Dubare Elephant camp</b></div><div>The Dubare Elephant Camp is among the well-known Coorg tourist places. It organizes a camp life that lets the visitors stay and experience life with the trained elephants in the camp. It was a former camp of the Karnataka Forest Department and now turned into a place from where you can easily spot a large number of Asiatic elephants enjoying their natural life. Naturalists are always available in the camp to give different information to the campers about these friendly animals. In addition to elephants, it has other birds like peacocks, kingfishers, and woodpeckers among others. You can also see deer, tigers, and bears here.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Madikeri Fort</b></div><div>Madikeri Fort is one of the famous places to visit in Coorg and attracts tourists every year. This majestic fort gives the tourists an idea about the historical background of Coorg. The structure also has vantage points for a good view of the town. This was first built in the late 17th century by Muddu Raja, who happened to be the ruler at that time to mark the declaration of Madikeri as the new capital of Coorg. At present, Madikeri Fort contains official premises rented to Madikeri’s Deputy Commissioner and some tourist attractions. They include sculptures of elephants at the entrance, the museum, significant relics, and Wall portraits.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Talakaveri</b></div><div>Talakaveri is the birthplace of the river Kaveri, positioned on the Brahmagiri hill near Bhagamandala in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. You should plan a visit here as it is one of the best tourist places to visit in Coorg. According to historical records, Kodavas built a tank, which is said to have been established as the start of Kodavas. According to mythology, it starts as a spring that feeds a tank or a Kundike and then goes underground and then emerges as Kaveri some distance away. A temple of Goddess Kaveriamma is situated on the bank of the tank.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Omkareshwara temple, Coorg</b></div><div>Sited at Madikeri, the Omkareshwara temple was constructed in 1820 by King Lingarajendra II. It has a Muhammadan architectural style having a central dome. Four turrets are built on four corners of it. Outside the temple close to the door there is a marvelous linga. Another great architectural design of the temple is that there is a water tank in front of the temple where various varieties of fish are found. The highly revered Omkareshwara Temple is definitely among the top Coorg tourist places. On the entrance door, there is a copper plate also at the top in which the history of this temple has been described.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Mallalli Falls</b></div><div>Mallalli Falls is a milky white waterfall located in the northern part of the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Coorg now. Trekking is perhaps the most preferable mode of transport to reach the place of the Mallalli Falls. There are broad stairs that take the tourists to the waterfall. The government has laid out conveniently to encourage people to visit frequently and explore all areas. This is a set of two falls; the first starts from River Kumaradhara and plunges over 1000 meters deep. If you want to go to the base of the falls, you can follow the stream and gradually step down.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Somwarpet</b></div><div>Somwarpete is the headquarters of Somwarpete Taluka, which falls in the northeastern part of the Coorg district. It has some scenic places around for which this town is known as one of the popular places to visit in Coorg. The major crops grown here are coffee and spices where crops like peppers, ginger, and cardamom are predominant. You can go trekking at Honnamana Ker which is famous for rock climbing. Besides it, Gavi betta and Mori betta a thrilling spots that are a favorite for adventures. Additionally, visit the Honnamana Kere Lake and if you have extra time do boating and fishing.&nbsp;</div></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Fort Palace:&nbsp;</span>Marked with the striking architecture, the Fort Palace is a jewel in the crown of beatitude in Coorg. read more&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Gandhi Mantapam:</span>&nbsp;Gandhi Mantapam is located to the left of Raja Seat. It is a memorial to the father of the nation.&nbsp; read more</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Omkareshwara Temple:</span>&nbsp;The Omkareshwar Temple in Coorg is located at a certain height of 1,170 ft above the ground level. read more&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Thalacauvery:&nbsp;</span>Thalacauvery is the most significant pilgrimage centre in Madikeri drawing attention.&nbsp; read more</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Bhagandeshwara Temple Complex:</span>&nbsp;Bhagmandala marks the confluence of three rivers- Cauvery, Kannika and subterranean river Sujyoti. read more&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Balamuri:</span>&nbsp;Also known as Anugraha Kshetra, Balamuri is 18 km from the Madikeri headquarter. read more&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Eshwara Temple:</span>&nbsp;Temples and religiosity prevail throughout Madikeri. Eshwara Temple is another in the row of temple that attracts a lot of crowd. Eshwara Temple is quiet near to Murnad and can be approached KSRTC buses plying to and fro to the place.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Madhuvana:&nbsp;</span>Another amazing attraction very close to a bee rearing museum called as "Madhuvana", which is famous for Honey making centre. The museum here is equipped with high technology of bee rearing and gains recognition of being first-of-its-kind. read more&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Note: There are many KSRTC buses available from Kodagu and other districts to Bhagmandala and Talacauvery.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Raja’s Tomb (Gadduge):</span>&nbsp;A silent white structure dominates some area narrating the story of yesteryear, Raja’s Tomb or Gadugge.&nbsp; read more</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Chelavara Falls:</span>&nbsp;A quaint little place, Chelavara Falls is a majestic place worth seeing. Choc-a-bloc with natural beauty, the fall is located 16 km from Virajpet. The roars can be heard from a distance and the water gets dissected in two different streams. Two km from here is the place is "Choma Kunda" Hills, famed for its mesmerizing beauty and sunset station</div><div><br></div><div>Coorg, a picturesque city, is an important and central tourist destination in Karnataka, and is surrounded with plenitude of scenic spots. The entire stretch of Coorg and its hotspots make excellent excursion within the district. Butting against each other are countless wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, trekking spots, temples so on and so forth.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Dubare</span>: Dubare is situated at a distance of 18 km from Kushalnagar. It is an unending expanse of 11 acres of fascination. Maintained and taken care by Karnataka Forest Department, Dubare is all a sight to behold.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Bylakkupe:</span>&nbsp;In the exodus from Tibet that followed the 1959 Chinese invasion, thousands of Tibetian refugees settled around Bylakuppe, 5km southeast of Kushalnagar, where Karnataka Government gifted them 1200 hectares of land.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Kakkabe:&nbsp;</span>A must-see- the heaven of nature, Kakkabe is coiffed with amazing avifauna species, honeycombs, rare-to-be-seen orchids, and plants. An untainted piece of land, clear of hoardings and advertisements, Kakkabe is nature’s lab.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Nagarhole National Park:</span>&nbsp;Nagarhole National Park is equidistant from Mysore and Madikeri and 69 km from Virajpet. Comprising three forest ranges namely: Nagarhole, Kallahalla and Thitimati, the National Park brims with all kinds of wildlife species like wild elephants to bison, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, wild pig. Read more...</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Siddapura:</span>&nbsp;Optimal rainfall and Rolling Meadows of Siddapur has made the town a tourist’s hub of Coorg. The drive from Madikeri is the most captivating section of visiting this town. Ornated with coffee scents, twitters, and sights of colourfull birds and rise and fall of the undulating driveway as well as an abundance of calm and greenery.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Nisargadhama:</span>&nbsp;The most popular tourist spot in Dubare, Nisargadhama is a Deer Park that comes under the aegis of the State Forest Department. Cauvery Nisargadhama is an exquisite island formed by river Cauvery 3 km from Kushalnagar, off the state highway, and 20 km from Madikeri&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Harangi Dam:</span>&nbsp;An idyllic place in Dubare, Harangi is 8 km from Kushalnagar. Offering picture-pretty sceneries, Harangi is a water reservoir; inundated and enhanced with a beautiful dam, it is worth a stopover. Just around the reservoir, there is a temple and Basava enshrining a Linga.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Thadiyendamol:</span>&nbsp;The place is as high as its difficult pronunciation. It happens to be the highest peak of Karnataka faring at an unimaginable height of 5,724 ft near Nalkad Place. Located at a distance of 40 km from Madikeri, the peak cannot be accessed all on a jeep or 4W vehicles, as the</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Nenad Palace</span>: It was here in the mountains vicinage the Kings frequented during to beat the blues. Named as Nalnadu initially, it got shortened with time to Nalkad Palace. Constructed at the foot of Tadiyandamol Hills, the highest peak in Madikeri</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Paddi Igutthappa/Subramanya Temple:</span>&nbsp;This temple is located on the hammock; the base of the hill hock can be reached by the network of motorable roads, after which a long stretch of steep stairs connects the base to the temple. Clad with the lush greenery of hills, Padi Igutthappa Temple is</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: 700;">Namdroling Monastery:</span>&nbsp;The monastery belongs to Sangha Community and preserves the Buddha preaching’s intact for its worldwide dissemination. Namdroling Monastery is a huge, brightly painted and peaceful place to visit. This monastery houses a behemoth, golden-colored</div>

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<div>A paradise for all shopaholics’, Coorg is an inviting shopping destination. Boasting of its many prized possessions like coffee, silk sarees, tea plantations peppers, nutmegs and cardamom, Coorg is home to the finest of orange and coffee plantation too. You can discover many shops on your way to exploring Coorg. Also, one can bid in purchasing coffee and tea at unimaginable prices here. A lot of small and large shops are engaged in selling the local produces at Coorg. However, suggested is to buy these items in bulk from retail shops at Madikeri. Bargainers can have their pick from the market near Kushalnagar.</div><div><br></div><div>Another vying best buys at Coorg are spices, Honey and Oranges that can be bought at extremely cheap price here. Coorg is not all about spices and oranges; there are silk sarees, Tibetian artifacts as well in the row. Honey and other collectibles souvenirs are also available in the market besides the bamboo stuff and handicrafts.</div>

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<div><div><b>By Air</b></div><div>The closest airport to Coorg is Mangalore International Airport at a distance of 135 kilometres. From the airport, you can take a taxi or a car that takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to Coorg from the airport. The next closest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore which is 270 kilometres away from Coorg. If you are coming from Bangalore Airport you can board a taxi or take a bus the distance to Coorg is approximately 6 to 7 hours.</div><div><br></div><div><b>By Rail</b></div><div>Coorg has no railway station of its own and the nearest station is Mangalore which is approximately 135 Km away from Coorg. The other is Kushalnagar, which is 40 kilometers away from Coorg and may not have regular trains. Once you get to either of these stations; you have to take a taxi or take a bus to get to Coorg. Secondly, Bangalore Railway Station is roughly 270 kilometers from here. The distance between Bangalore and Coorg can be reached through a taxi or bus, or you can rent a car.</div><div><br></div><div><b>By Road</b></div><div>Coorg is well connected with the other parts of the country by road. Deluxe KSRTC buses and car rentals are available from Bangalore, Mangalore, and Mysore to Coorg. You can also rent a car and drive to Coorg. The distance is about 242 kilometers from Bangalore and it generally takes about 4 to 5 hours. If you arrive from Mangalore it is 135 kilometres and usually takes between 3 to 4 hours depending on the roads. Coorg is about 120 kilometers from Mysore and it will take about 2 hours to get there.</div></div><div><br></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Distance from Major Cities&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Mysore</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;136 kms</div><div><b>Mangalore</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;136 kms</div><div><b>Bangalore</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 256 kms</div><div><b>Kukke Subramanya</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>100 kms</div><div><b>Talacauvery</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 48 kms</div><div><b>Kakkabe</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 45 kms</div><div><b>Kushalnagar</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 35 kms</div><div><b>Siddapur</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 28 kms</div><div><b>Somwarpet</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 40 kms</div><div><b>Hassan</b><span style="white-space:pre">	</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 115 kms</div><div><b>Kasargod</b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 106 kms</div>

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