Coorg is known as “Scotland of India” , is a very popular hill station in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. Nestled in the thick canopies of the Western Ghats, Coorg is everyone’s favourite weekend getaway because of the abundant coffee plantations, lush greenery and gorgeous landscapes it houses.
Sightseeing places in Coorg
Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe,Talakaveri,Omkareshwara temple in Madikeri, and the picnic spot of Cauvery Nisargadhama.
This destinationalso has three wildlife sanctuaries – thePushpagiri and Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuariesand the Nagarhole National Park. Some of the animal species found in these wildlife parks include the Asiatic elephant, tigers, leopards and wild boars.
Activities: This place is a hotspot for campers and mountain or quad biking enthusiasts. Rafting, microlight flying and water rappelling are other adventure activities one can partake in when here.
Distance from Chennai: 597 km
Best time to visit:
September - May