Coorg Resorts – Experience Scotland in India

Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is an affluent hill station in Karnataka. When came to India during their visit in the 19th century, the Britishers had aptly named Coorg as India's Scotland for its imposing mountains and a perennial misty landscape. It is famous for its exotic scenery and lush green hills and valleys. The forests cover the hills while the spice and coffee plantations add to the scenic landscape making the most sought after destination. Coorg belongs to a local clan called the Kodavas, known for its keen hospitality and martial arts expertise. Coorg and coffee plantations are synonymous. Madikeri, the center point of the region, connects Coorg with the rest of the state. Coorg is surrounded by some charming towns like Kushalnagar, Pollibetta, Somwarpet, Virajpet, and Gonikoppal.

How to reach Coorg?

Coorg, the finest hill station of Karnataka, is accessible only by road. As Coorg does not have a railway station, the nearest railway station is Mysore, around 120 kilometers away. The nearest airport is Mangalore, about 152 kilometers away from Coorg. By taking a bus or by hiring a taxi or a private car will make how to reach Coorg for the tourists relatively easy and memorable through the winding hilly roads. 

Coorg tourism

Coorg is not just about coffee plantations and spices. Coorg tourism has much more to offer, such as exotic wildlife, camping sites, trekking trails, spectacular sights, impressive coffee plantations, the Kodavas culture, and Coorg's ethnic warrior locals. Coorg tourism has well-organized packages with many stay options such as hotels, homestays, luxurious hotels, and various Coorg resorts. With so many exciting activities on hand, one may still wonder about things to do in Coorg or places to visit in Coorg. The best way to get away is to go out and explore.  

Things to do in Coorg 

Though a quaint little hill station, there are many exciting activities which one can undertake in Coorg such as the following –

• Camping 
• Trekking 
• White Water River Rafting 
• Fishing 
• Hiking 
• Cycling Trails

Places to visit in Coorg 

The best time to visit Coorg is definitely between October to June, with pleasant weather and no rains. Some places to visit in Coorg, which will leave you speechless, are the Abbey waterfalls, Talakaveri, Brahmagiri, and Nagarhole Wildlife sanctuary, Golden temple, or Namdrolling monastery, Dubare elephant camp, Madikeri and Raja's seat.  

Coorg resorts  

There are many hotels, homestays, resorts, and restaurants in Coorg. Since Coorg experiences a good flow of tourists all year round, there are bound to be some beautiful resorts like the Club Mahindra resort at Madikeri, Coorg. This Coorg resort is a perfect getaway from hectic city life. With its convenient location, this Coorg resort provides an easy commute for sight-seeing to nearby places. Explore the culture of Coorg, enjoy the sumptuous Kodava cuisine and way of life at Coorg resorts. Quench your thirst for thrills with white water river rafting, cycling, and hiking. A bonfire dining, coffee and spice plantation tour, yoga in the rainforest, Burma bridge walking, spa in the balcony, and lots more will make your stay at the Coorg resorts mind-blowing. With its overwhelming hospitality and extravagant cuisine, the resort is one of Coorg's best multi-cuisine restaurants. Try your hand at the Kodava cuisine with the help of experienced chefs, and you're bound to feel at home.  

Coorg, a picture-perfect holiday destination with lush and evergreen folds of the western ghats painted on the live canvas with striking images of wildlife and the cultural and traditional festivals, making it justify the title of 'The Scotland of India.' Experience the luxury of being yourself only at the Club Mahindra's Coorg resorts.