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Coorg (Kodagu) was a state in its own right until 1956. The market town of Madekeri is the capital of the region and is surrounded by picturesque hills filled with spice plantations and coffee estates.
The Huthri festival
The Huthri festival, held on a full moon night during November or December celebrates the season's harvests with ceremony, music and feasting.
Trekking
This is a remote region and an ideal area for trekking through tropical forest and plantations, along riverbanks and beside paddy fields.
Fishing or golf
It's also possible to arrange fishing or a round of golf at the 18 hole par 70 course situated in the heart of the country’s coffee gardens. The course boasts challenging fairways reaching the tops of the hills and lush green lawns.
Tibetan villages
A number of Tibetan villages, initially settled by refugees in the 1960s, are scattered around Bylekuppe and the Buddhist Monastery of Sera Je, 3 miles (5 km) off the main highway is worth a visit.
The 'Scotland of India'
Dubbed the Scotland of India, the misty hills, lush forest, tea and coffee plantation, orange groves and breathtaking views make Madikeri an interesting addition for the adventurous traveller.
who's been there
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Map of Coorg
Places & hotels on the map
Places near Coorg
- Nagarhole National Park 38 miles away
- Neeleshwar 45 miles away
- Tellicherry 51 miles away
- Belur & Halebid 56 miles away
- Mysore 62 miles away
- Waynad 65 miles away
- Ooty 96 miles away
- Palakkad 130 miles away
- Bangalore 131 miles away
- Kothamangalam 175 miles away
- Cochin 176 miles away
- Gokarna 176 miles away
- Munnar 185 miles away
- Mararikulam 200 miles away
- Hospet 202 miles away
- The Backwaters 206 miles away
- Hampi 207 miles away
- Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 227 miles away
- Trichy 230 miles away
- Madurai 238 miles away
- Goa 240 miles away
- Badami 242 miles away
- Tanjore 257 miles away
- Chettinad 263 miles away
- Kanchipuram 269 miles away
- Pondicherry 279 miles away
- Kovalam 291 miles away
- Tranquebar 295 miles away
Photos of Coorg
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![Golden Temple, Bylekuppe]( "Golden Temple, Bylekuppe")
Golden Temple, Bylekuppe -
![Golden Temple, Bylekuppe]( "Golden Temple, Bylekuppe")
Golden Temple, Bylekuppe -
![Prayer hall, Golden Temple, Bylekuppe]( "Prayer hall, Golden Temple, Bylekuppe")
Prayer hall, Golden Temple, Bylekuppe -
![Mural, the Golden Temple, Namdroling Monastery, near Bylakuppe, Karnataka]( "Mural, the Golden Temple, Namdroling Monastery, near Bylakuppe, Karnataka")
Mural, the Golden Temple, Namdroling Monastery, near Bylakuppe, Karnataka -
![Young monks outside the Golden Temple, Namdroling Monastery, near Bylakuppe, Karnataka]( "Young monks outside the Golden Temple, Namdroling Monastery, near Bylakuppe, Karnataka")
Young monks outside the Golden Temple, Namdroling Monastery, near Bylakuppe, Karnataka -
![The forested hills of Coorg]( "The forested hills of Coorg")
The forested hills of Coorg
Accommodation choices for Coorg
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Coorg. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Taj Madikeri
The Taj Madikeri is nestled on the side of the rugged mountains 5000 feet above sea level, surrounded by the rainforest, streams, cardamom, pepper and coffee plantations of Coorg.
School Estate
School Estate is a homestay run by Rani and KK Aiyapa. This estate bungalow is surrounded by flower-filled and manicured gardens situated amid 200 acres of coffee estate.