Coorg: The Scotland of India

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By 1000lonelyplaces

Coorg Photos

Choma Kund Hills
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Choma Kund Hills
A misty morning view at the top
A misty morning view at the top
Chelavara waterfalls
Chelavara waterfalls
Another view of Chelavara falls
Another view of Chelavara falls
Cauvery Nisargadhama
Cauvery Nisargadhama
An Elephant ride
An Elephant ride
Cauvery Nisargadhama
Cauvery Nisargadhama
Namdroling Buddhist Monastery
Namdroling Buddhist Monastery
The Buddhist prayer
The Buddhist prayer
The Gold plated Statue of Buddha
The Gold plated Statue of Buddha

Coorg,Karnataka,India

Coorg, widely known as the Scotland of India,is 252 kms from Bangalore. Its 1525 m above sea level and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in South India. Coorg or Kodagu means 'dense forest on steep hill'. Misty hills, lush forest,unexplored waterfalls,acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views are some of the attractions of Coorg.

Places to See

  • Madikeri
  • Virajpet
  • Abbi falls
  • Chelavara falls
  • Cauvery Nisargadhama
  • Namdrolling Buddhist Monastery

Things to do

  • Trekking
  • Take a bath in the Waterfalls
  • White water rafting
  • Golf
  • Have some Coorg special cuisines

How to reach?
Bangalore International Airport is the nearest Airport which is well connected to all parts of the globe.Coorg is nearly 250 kms from Bangalore.You can hire taxis or self driven vehicles, usually the journey may take 5-6 hrs.There is the famous city Mysore on the way to Coorg.

Where to Stay?

The unique specialty of Coorg is the availability of Home-stays.You will be getting an independent house all for you.Homely Coorg food will be served by your hosts. The information about the home-stays are available plenty on the internet.You can contact travel agents or holiday planners in Bangalore also.

Also Holiday homes from reputed national and international agencies are also available at your service.

Comments

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kriti dugar 9 months ago

amazing photographs.

I personally have visited coorg and found it to be really refreshing.

another such coffee hub is chikmagalur http://kritidugar.hubpages.com/hub/CHIKMAGALUR-Per

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