Coorg The Scotland of India

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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

 Deer Park at Nisargdham Dubare
Bridge at Nisargdham

Local Activities

Coorg is an ideal place for outdoor activities, food and shopping!

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
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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).

Golf: Avid golffers can tee off at the 9-hole course of Virajpet.
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Angling: Valanoor is the backwater of the river Cauvery. It draws fishing lovers from all over India. You can try and catch the
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famous mahaseer and the best season is from October to May.

White Water Rafting: There are few good camps around Coorg that offer rafting down the Cauvery river. For some fast paced
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action, visit the Upper Barapole River to the south of Coorg in Brahmagiri. The best time for rafting is from mid-June to mid-
September.

Food: Coorgi cuisine is famous and unique, especially for non-vegetarians as it is based on game meats, pork and other delicious
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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.
 Shopping: Some of the popular items to buy are coffee, honey, spices, cardamom, pepper, pineapple papads and oranges ( season).
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Coorgi silk saree are also very famous and they have a different style of wearing them.

Fairs & Festivals: Schedule your visit to coincide with one of the colorful festivals of the region. The festivals of the Kodava
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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
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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 Min Max Clothing

Winter Thick Cotton Light Wool &

14 C 26 C
(Oct to Jan) Sneakers

Summer
20 C 32 C Light Cotton & Sneakers
(Feb to Jun)
Monsoon
18 C 30 C Umbrella, Rain coat & Sneaker
(Jul to Sep)