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Also known as Kodagu, Coorg is a popular holiday destination in Karnataka. The hill station is well-known for its beautiful scenery and salubrious weather. The mesmerizing beauty of the surroundings echoes through the myriad tourist attractions of this region. Small villages along the way give you ample opportunities to explore rich culture and heritage of this hill station. Our Coorg Travel Guide is an endeavor that contains all information regarding tourist destinations to help you plan your vacation.

The main feature of Coorg Tourism is the spectacular natural beauty and a lot of greenery on display. There are beautiful coffee & spice plantations, beautiful waterfalls like Abbey Falls and the spectacular River Kaveri. The hill station is free of pollution and noise. There are beautiful places to visit in Coorg such as Thadiyandamol and Mandalpatti. 

 1. Abbey Falls

Located close to Madikeri, Abbey Falls is a breathtaking waterfall where the Kaveri River cascades down a rock face from a height of 70 feet. There is a hanging bridge built across the gorge and offers a breathtaking view of the falls. The waterfall is just 5 kilometers drive from the main town. 

2. Omkareshwara Temple

Established in 1920 by Lingarajendra II with Mumammadan style architecture, the Omkareshwara Temple features a central dome and four corners with turrets. There is a popular legend which says that the king put a pious Brahmin to death unjustly and the spirit of the priest began disturbing him. Upon the advice of Diwan, Ponnappa, the king built a temple to appease the spirit. The Omkareshwara Temple has a linga close to the door of the temple.

3. Raja’s Seat

Located in the town of Madikeri, Raja’s Seat is located where the kings used to sit and watch sunsets. It is considered as one of the most scenic locations. The view from Raja’s Seat is breathtaking while you gaze upon the green valleys and towering hills. It is a perfect place to sit with a glass of wine and watch paddy fields and forests.

Gaddige Raja’s Tomb

 A famous historical structure, the Gaddige Raja’s Tomb in Madikeri is a beautiful structure and extremely popular among history buffs. The royal tombs provide a breathtaking view of the entire town. The tomb of Lingarajendra was built in 1820. Besides, there are tombs of two army commanders and a priest.

4. Madikeri Fort

Built in the last quarter of the 17^th century, Madikeri Fort was first built as a mud fort by Mudduraja. He also built a palace inside the fort. It was eventually built in granite by Tipu Sultan. He named the site as Jaffarabad. Built of brick and mortar, Madikeri Fort had witnessed several fierce battles. The fort was seized by Doddavira Rajendra in 1790.  The palace was renovated by Lingarajendra Wodeyar II in 1812-14.

5. Nalknad Palace

Built by Dodda Viraraja in 1792, Nalknad Palace, once belonged to the Hindu king Langaraja, promises tourists a valued visit and enthralls everybody with its eye-catching paintings and marvelous architecture. It is a double storied building that was used as a hunting lodge by the Kodava kings. The palace has elaborate wood carvings all around the structure.

Coorg has a very rugged and jaggy terrain and there are many summits to conquer and many jungles to trek. But preparation and precaution is always advised before you plan any trekking in Coorg.

Trekking in the Mountains :- There is very less vegetation in mountainous and highland areas in Coorg. Most of the mountain treks involves arduous steep climb to the summit. For highland trekking, it is very important for people to remain in good health. Bad weather and poor visibility can become a hurdle.

Trekking in Lowland Coorg :- A sizeable portion of Coorg’s lowland areas remains untouched by any human activity. The unspoiled beauty is a special attraction of lowland trekking in Coorg. But trekking in such areas also has its own risk. If you are going alone, there is a little chance of getting help.

Trekking Alone :- It is not worth trekking on your own. You can easily fall prey to robbers and wild animals. Even a group of women trekking together has no guarantee of safety and security.

Trespassing :- Most trekking routes in Coorg pass through plantations and private property. The last thing that the plantation owner would not like to tolerate is a group of energetic trekkers. Some planters may charge a nominal fee for using the route through plantations. 

Coorg is one of the most sought after tourist destinations owing to its salubrious climate and verdant greenery. Depending on the budget and preferences, tourists are sure to find hotels of varying types that include five star hotels, 3 star hotels and economy hotels. Hotels in Coorg can be quite busy, especially during summer months, when everybody thinks of taking an off to a hill station. These hotels are a part of Coorg tour packages listed on Ooty India.

By Plane: Mangalore is the nearest domestic airport, which is 159 kilometers away from Coorg. There is also Bangalore International Airport, which is around 259 kilometers away from Coorg. Bangalore airport is well-connected to many gulf and other foreign countries.

By Train:  Located close to Coorg, Mangalore is the major railway station and is connected to all major cities in India by rail.

By Bus: Coorg is well-connected to major cities in Karnataka via KSRTC buses. It is well-connected to major cities such as Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore. Deluxe bus services are also available from Coorg to these cities and vice-versa.