Coorg is a popular tourist destination in South India. It is a district and abundantly blessed by Mother Nature. Home to a plethora of tourist attractions and allures, the place offers a fun and memorable vacation. Visit the place during the next vacation and pick from the best Coorg hotels.
Nestled on the enchanting Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka state, Coorg or Kodagu is a district abundantly blessed by Mother Nature and a prime pilgrimage in India. It occupies an area of about 4,102 square kilometers consisting of mystic hills, stretching valleys, sparkling water bodies, lush greenery, varied flora and fauna, highlands and lowlands, vantage points, etc. It is one of the least populated districts in the state making it a perfect place of refuge to those who seek tranquility and space. For long the place was primarily recognized for its agriculture industry, majorly for coffee, cardamom, and pepper plantation. However, with the growth of ecotourism industry in the country, the place is rapidly gaining prominence on the India tourism map. Today, backpackers from all across the nation flock the place covering great distances. They arrive at the place to explore and relish the untouched and unpolluted natural beauty of the place, the genuine hospitality that can be best relished in one of the tribal villages; they head to the place to experience the significance of religion in the place, to explore the old Buddhist monasteries and shrines, and many others. Apart from that, the facts that it is the nearest hill station near Bangalore and also well-connected to Mysore are the other two chief reasons behind the place receiving huge number of tourists every year. The good thing is that to accommodate the tourists in a satisfactory way there is a large concentration of Coorg Hotels. There are cheap lodges to budget friendly resorts to luxury replete 4-5 Star hotels.
Perched at an elevation of about 1500 meters from the sea-level the weather in Kodagu is temperate throughout the year, making it an all-weather tourist destination. It is particularly famous for several trekking trails that offer soul-refreshing experience as one walks through the most scenic places in the district. A trek to Tadiandamol Peak, which is the second highest peak in the state is very popular. From Madikeri, the headquarters of Kodagu district, a trek to Tadiandamol Peak is 35 k.m. A popular sightseeing spot near to the place is the Nalknad Palace. Trekkers often use it as a base camp and is situated atop a ridge offering panoramic views of the region.
Another popular attraction in the region is the ethereal Mallalli Falls. It is formed by the Kumaradhara River that takes a huge plunge of about 200 feet in height and thrashes against the rocks and boulders at the bottom of the falls. Its beauty is just unparalleled and the white-foamy water with a stark contrast of lush greenery makes a otherworldly sight. You can take photographs, play with water, or just relax and listen to the orchestra created by the water.
The other significant places of sightseeing that you just cannot afford to skip while touring Kodagu include: Dubare Elephant Camp, Nagarhole National Park, Raja’s Seat, Chettalli, Bylakuppe, Cauvery Nisargadhama, Mandalpatti View Point, Abbey Falls, and Omkareshwara Temple.
Simply head to the place for an amazing holiday experience. Getting into Kodagu is easy. It is well-connected by road to Bangalore, Mysore, Hassan, Kannur, Wayanad, Mangalore, and Thalassery. If you prefer flights over trains, there are regular flights to Mangalore and Mysore. Online flight booking is a convenient and easy mode to get the flight tickets quickly.