Coorg travel guide

Things to do in Coorg

1. Abbey Falls

   1 h · ₹15 entry

   Abbey Falls is a lovely waterfall located in Coorg, Karnataka, tucked inside a private coffee estate. Visitors can walk through the lush plantations to reach the cascading waters.

   Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the sloping path from the parking area.

2. Raja's Seat

   1 h · ₹10 entry

   Raja's Seat is a historic sunset garden in Madikeri featuring an open brick and mortar structure with four pillars and arches. Set on high ground overlooking western cliffs and valleys, it was once a favorite recreation spot for the Kings and Queens of Kodagu.

   Tip: Combine your visit with the Gandhi Mantap area within the same garden.

3. Dubare Elephant Camp

   3 h · ₹300 entry

   Dubare Elephant Camp in Coorg is a scenic forest camp on the banks of the Cauvery River. Visitors can interact closely with majestic Asian elephants in their natural habitat. It offers a unique opportunity to learn about elephant conservation and daily care routines.

   Tip: Wear sturdy clothes that you do not mind getting wet or muddy

4. Namdroling Monastery

   2 h · Free

   Namdroling Monastery is a prominent Tibetan monastery located in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, often called the Golden Temple of Bylakuppe. It serves as a major centre of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and houses large golden statues of Buddha.

   Tip: Dress modestly by covering your shoulders and knees out of respect for the monastery rules

5. Talakaveri

   2 h · Free

   Talakaveri is the sacred source of the river Kaveri, located on the Brahmagiri hills in Coorg. It features a holy tank and a small temple where pilgrims gather. Though there is usually no permanent visible surface flow except during monsoons, water emerges from a spring.

   Tip: Dress modestly as this is a religious site

6. Mandalpatti

   3 h · ₹400 entry

   Mandalpatti is a scenic viewpoint located in Coorg, Karnataka, India. Visitors take a thrilling jeep ride through rugged terrain to reach grassy hilltops that rise high above the clouds, offering panoramic views of the surrounding green landscape.

   Tip: Wear sturdy footwear suitable for walking on uneven grassy slopes.

7. Coffee plantation walk

   2 h · ₹500 entry

   An engaging bean-to-cup tour through a lush coffee estate in Coorg. Visitors can explore the plantations and learn about the local coffee-making process from harvesting to brewing.

   Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for dirt trails.

8. Madikeri Fort

   45 min · Free

   Madikeri Fort is an old historical fort and museum located in the heart of town. Originally built in the 17th century, it was later rebuilt in granite by Tipu Sultan and has seen additions by British rulers. Today, the palace houses administrative offices, while the former St Mark's Church serves as a museum.

   Tip: Look out for the stone elephant statues located at the northeast entry.

Where to stay in Coorg

• Plantation homestays

  ₹2,500–6,000

  Wake up in a coffee estate with home-cooked Kodava food.

• Madikeri town

  ₹1,000–2,500

  Cheapest, central for sightseeing.

• Luxury estates

  ₹12,000–35,000

  Resorts like Tamara or Evolve Back.

What to eat

• Pandi curry & kadambuttu

  local dish

  Kodava pork curry with rice dumplings.

• Raintree

  restaurant

  Kodava cuisine in Madikeri.

• Coorg filter coffee

  cafe · veg

  Buy fresh beans from the estates.

How to reach Coorg by bus

Ready-made Coorg itineraries

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