Nestled amid evergreen hills that line the southernmost edge of Karnataka is the luscious Kodagu (Coorg) region, gifted with emerald landscapes and hectares of plantations.
Coorg, officially called Kodagu, is the most sought after and popular hill station of Karnataka. Lying serenely amidst high mountains, Coorg’s landscape stays misty throughout the year. The aboriginals of the place are Kodavas.
Kodagu was a state in its own right until 1956, when it merged with Karnataka. The region’s chief town and transport hub is Madikeri, but for an authentic Kodagu experience you have to venture into the countryside.
Kodagu is the largest producer of Coffee in India. Also, it is one of the places with highest rainfall across the nation. Undulating hills covered in lush green forests and a landscape dotted with coffee plantations, tea gardens and orange groves, this hill station has breathtakingly stunning scenic beauty.
The uneven terrain and cool climate make it a fantastic area for trekking, birdwatching or lazily ambling down little-trodden paths winding around carpeted hills. All in all, Kodagu is rejuvenation guaranteed.
Places like Raja's seat, Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls, Omkareshwara Temple, Bylakuppe, Talacauvery and Dubare are the major attractions. The famous Cauvery River is originated in the hills of Coorg at Talacauvery. This charming hill station in the southern state of Karnataka in India is famous for its endless expanses of plantations, magnificent panoramas and pleasant climate. Rightly called the Scotland of India, major European vibes are in the cards if you're planning on visiting Coorg!
Climate
Although, the weather differs in different seasons of the year the best time to visit Coorg is from October to March, when the temperature doesn't go any higher than 40°C in summers and winters when the temperature does not fall below 10°C. No matter which time of the year to choose to spend your holidays here, the place will leave you breathless with the pleasant climate that this hill town offers all around the year.
- October - March
