Distance from Banglore- 260kms
Coorg( Kodagu )is also known as “ Indian Scotland” , Coorg is a tourist attraction,one of the prominent hill station in India , Karnataka. It is known for its coffee and its ethnic warrior people. The dominant group are its indigenous ethnic groups called Kodavas and Arebhashegowdas, who were freeholder farmers and militiamen in the ancient past. The chief languages presently spoken in Kodagu are Kannada, Kodava, Are Bhashe, Kasaragod Malayalam, Yerava, Kuruba, Konkani, Urdu, Tulu and English. Kodagu is home to the native speakers of the Kodava language and Arebhashe. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Kodagu include Talakaveri, Bhagamandala, Nisargadhama, Abbey Falls, Dubare, Nagarahole National Park, Iruppu Falls, and the Tibetan Buddhist Golden Temple.
How to reach Coorg ?
Bangalore to Coorg distance of about 260km by road, that’s if your destination in Coorg is Madikeri town.
2 Road routes from Bangalore to Coorg with distances
2 Road Routes from Bangalore to Coorg with Distances
coorg-1Bangalore to Coorg by bus:
KSRTC operates many daily services (both a/c and regular ) to towns in Coorg. The most frequent connection is to Madikeri. You can also get direct bus connection from Bangalore to other town in the Coorg region like Virajpete, Gonikoppalu, Polibetta and Somvarpet. Bangalore to Madikeri is about 6 hours journey by the a/c Volvo bus service (Airavata service) by KSRTC. You can book the tickets directly online at www.ksrtc.in
Chikmagalur - 243 Kms
Chikmagalur is situated in south western part of Karnataka. Chikmagalur literally means "The town of the younger daughter" in the Kannada language. The district is named after its headquarters town of Chikmagalur. The major commercial crop is coffee. The hill stations around Chikmagalur are famous summer retreats since they remain cool even during summers. Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka is 12 Kms away from Chikmagalur. The district is dotted with many holy spots and tourist places. Number of rivers originates from the hills of Chikmagalur district and flow in all the seasons
By road :- Chikmagalur being a popular tourist destination, KSRTC buses keep plying from Bangalore Majestic Bus Stand at regular intervals. There are no. of Volvo/ Mercedes and Rajahamsa services at specified time. The time spent in bus journey is about 5 to 6 hrs.
By Train :- There are trains starting at City/ Yashwanthpur Rly stations to Kadur/ Birur. Fast trains take about 3 hrs. Avoid shuttle/ mail trains. On alighting you may take a bus to Chikamagalur which is 40km from Kadur, 50 Km from Birur.
Things to do in Coorg?
Trekking:
Trekking in Coorg can be an ultimate experience. Coorg has many trekking spots and the best period to trek is from October to February. Pushpagiri, Kotebetta, Thadiyandamol and Brahmagiri are the most popular trekking destinations in Coorg.
River RaftingCoorg river rafting
There are few organizations around Coorg that offer white river rafting in Coorg. Barapoleriver is the most popular river rafting location. Barapoleriver has some attractive stretches to raft through rapids. Organizers like Acepaddlers, Barapoleriverraftingetc , might help you get some good river rafting experience.
Quad Biking:quad biking in Coorg
If your are an motor bike enthusiast then Quad biking is a must try. Quad biking inside the coffee plantations will definitely drive you wild. Quad Biking is available at Kedkal near Madikeri in Coorg.
Fishing:
Valanoor fishing camp is an ideal place for angling in Coorg. The backwaters of the River Kaveri at Valnoor near Kushalnagar homes several species of fresh water fish. Mahaseer , Cat fish, Eel, etc are found in abundant here. If you have a knack for catching crabs then even crabbing could be fun. The best season for angling would be from October to May.
Bird Watching:
bird watching in Coorg
If you love watching birds in their natural habitat rather in captivity or want to take some amazing pictures of the birds in the wild then Birdwatching in Coorg is you best bet. Click here to know More about Bird watching in Coorg