{"id":12209,"date":"2021-11-06T13:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T07:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/?p=12209"},"modified":"2024-04-18T02:26:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T20:56:26","slug":"things-to-do-in-coorg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-coorg\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in Coorg &#8211; A complete Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Coorg, traditionally known as Kodagu, is a sleepy hilly hamlet tucked on the Western Ghats. Surrounded by misty valleys, rolling hills, lush plantations, and pristine waterfalls, it&#8217;s a treat for all senses and a thing of beauty that no traveller ever forgets. It is one of the most prosperous hill towns of Karnataka, with its district headquarters in Madikeri, which is also the centre of trade and transportation for the entire district of Kodagu. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/bangalore\/bangalore-to-coorg-cabs?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">Tourists throng to Coorg by booking a cab from Bangalore<\/a>. For a romantic getaway, a rejuvenating vacation, or a soul-searching trip, the Coorg tour can fulfil all your travel goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of Content<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#things\"><strong>Things to do in Coorg<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#places\">Places to visit in Coorg<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#near\">Places to visit nearby<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#eat\">Places to eat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\"><strong>About Coorg<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#geo\">Geography<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#history\">History<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#plan\"><strong>How to Plan a trip to Coorg<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#reach\">How to reach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#time\">Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#stay\"><strong>Places to stay in Coorg<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/coorg\/book-taxi?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Coorg.webp\" alt=\"Things to do in Coorg\" class=\"wp-image-37657\" width=\"840\" height=\"634\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things\"><strong>Things to do in Coorg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from <strong>sightseeing in Coorg<\/strong> and exploring the touristy places, there\u2019s a <strong>host of adventure activities<\/strong> that you can include in your tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Experience the best homestays. <\/strong>The district is home to beautiful <strong>colonial cottages <\/strong>and <strong>bungalows<\/strong>, and some of those cottages have been turned into <strong>homestays<\/strong>. You can book a stay at any of these homestays and have a taste of the <strong>local lifestyle, home-cooked, traditional food, <\/strong>and <strong>learn about the people<\/strong>. You can also try a <strong>homestay<\/strong> within a<strong> coffee plantation.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Try the Madikeri Trek. <\/strong>It is the most popular activity to do in here and covers all major <strong>nature spots<\/strong>. The trek begins in <strong>Madikeri town <\/strong>and takes you to the<strong> Raja\u2019s Seat,<\/strong> followed by the <strong>Madikeri Fort<\/strong>, and the <strong>Abbey Falls<\/strong>. The route passes through <strong>spice plantations,<\/strong> <strong>coffee estates, paddy fields, small rivulets,<\/strong> and offers incredible views of the <strong>hills and valleys.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Trek to the Tandiandamol Peak.<\/strong> The <strong>highest point of Coorg<\/strong> and the third highest peak of <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>, this trek is much easier than most others in the region and popular among<strong> trekkers and campers.<\/strong> The trek base is at <strong>Kakkabe<\/strong>, about <strong>32KM from Coorg<\/strong> and goes through <strong>dense coffee plantations, gurgling streams,<\/strong> and <strong>scenic viewpoints.<\/strong> The best time to do this trek is between <strong>November and February<\/strong> when the weather is <strong>clear<\/strong> and <strong>dry<\/strong> for the best views.<\/li><li><strong>Try river rafting. <\/strong>The <strong>Cauvery River<\/strong> offers a great platform for <strong>river rafting<\/strong>. You can camp by the <strong>riverside<\/strong> and then enjoy a day of <strong>rafting<\/strong>. The best time to do this is <strong>during or right after the monsoon<\/strong> when the water level on the river and streams is higher.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Go for a night safari. <\/strong>It&#8217;s a different kind of fun to <strong>explore the hills<\/strong> at <strong>night<\/strong> in a <strong>Jeep<\/strong>. The safaris start around <strong>sunset<\/strong> and take you through the <strong>dense forests<\/strong> and<strong> mountains<\/strong>. The journey lasts for a few hours or until <strong>midnight<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Things to Do in Coorg | A Coorg Travel Guide\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xHJ9AuQ8Dno?start=8&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"places\"><strong>Places to visit in Coorg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rich in <strong>natural wonders, local culture, history,<\/strong> and there are a host of places to see. The popular <strong>tourist places in Madikeri <\/strong>are centred around the town while the other places are outside the main town. Check out these<strong> best Coorg attractions<\/strong> \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Madikeri Fort- <\/strong>The most popular landmark here, this 17th-century fort commemorates the <strong>three ruling dynasties<\/strong> of this region.<\/li><li><strong>Abbey Falls \u2013<\/strong> The best of all falls, the Abbey Falls like about 6KM from Madikeri town, in the <strong>middle of plantations<\/strong>. You have to walk downhill for a few minutes to reach the base. There\u2019s a <strong>hanging bridge opposite<\/strong> the falls to get a panoramic view of the<strong> hills and the valleys <\/strong>behind the falls.<\/li><li><strong>Raja\u2019s Seat \u2013<\/strong> A public, terraced garden, this is a popular viewing point on top of a hill. Visit during <strong>sunrise<\/strong> or <strong>sunset<\/strong> for the best views.<\/li><li><strong>Dubare Elephant Camp \u2013<\/strong> At an hour\u2019s drive from Madikeri town, lies this<strong> elephant camp<\/strong>, in the middle of forested areas. You can play with <strong>baby elephants<\/strong> or feed them and watch them in their original habitat.<\/li><li><strong>Mercara Gold Estate &amp; Plantations \u2013 <\/strong>The biggest and most popular <strong>coffee estate<\/strong> in the district. You can take a tour of the <strong>plantation<\/strong> and learn about different varieties of <strong>coffee<\/strong> and other <strong>spices<\/strong> grown.<\/li><li><strong>Tala Kaveri \u2013<\/strong> The source of the <strong>Cauvery River<\/strong>, <strong>Tala Kaveri<\/strong> sits on the hills and is also a <strong>pilgrimage site<\/strong>. It is 44 KM from Madikeri town.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dubare-Elephant-Camp-coorg-85078-pixahive-6-1024x768-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dubare-Elephant-Camp-coorg-85078-pixahive-6-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"Coorg\" class=\"wp-image-35503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dubare-Elephant-Camp-coorg-85078-pixahive-6-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dubare-Elephant-Camp-coorg-85078-pixahive-6-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dubare-Elephant-Camp-coorg-85078-pixahive-6-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dubare-Elephant-Camp-coorg-85078-pixahive-6-1024x768-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"near\"><strong>Popular Places to visit nearby<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coorg sightseeing includes many places beyond the district. You can easily visit these places in <strong>2 days<\/strong> \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bylakuppe \u2013 <\/strong>Coorg\u2019s only <strong>Tibetan settlement<\/strong>, the Bylakuppe sits at <strong>41KM<\/strong> from <strong>Madikeri town<\/strong>. It is known for housing<strong> Namdroling Monastery<\/strong>, the largest <strong>Buddhist monastery<\/strong> of South India. Take a walk through the <strong>Tibetan market, sample Tibetan teas <\/strong>and<strong> snacks at the local cafe.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Iruppu Falls \u2013<\/strong> After <strong>Abbey<\/strong>, this is the <strong>next best waterfall <\/strong>to visit. It lies at <strong>75KM<\/strong> from <strong>Madikeri town.<\/strong> There is <strong>no vehicle access<\/strong> to the falls area. You have to <strong>hike down a steep path<\/strong> for about a few minutes, through <strong>wooded areas<\/strong>. The best time to see the falls in full form is right after the <strong>monsoon<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Nagarhole National Park <\/strong>\u2013 The <strong>second largest national park <\/strong>in <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>, Nagarhole lies at <strong>92KM <\/strong>from<strong> Madikeri.<\/strong> It is a part of the <strong>Nilgiri Biosphere<\/strong> and is home to <strong>exotic wildlife<\/strong> like <strong>leopards, different families of deer and monkeys, hornbills, ibis, eagles and more.<\/strong> Visit between <strong>December<\/strong> and <strong>March<\/strong> for <strong>bird watching <\/strong>or<strong> safaris.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eat\"><strong>Best Places to eat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The food here is one of the key facets of tourism in Coorg. <strong>Pork and bamboo shoot curry, steamed rice dumplings, rice cakes, <\/strong>and<strong> akki roti<\/strong> are the <strong>most famous food.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the best restaurants to sample the<strong> local flavours<\/strong> of <strong>Kodagu<\/strong> \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coorg Cuisine<\/li><li>Coffee Blossom Restaurant&nbsp;<\/li><li>Raintree Restaurants&nbsp;<\/li><li>Taste of Coorg&nbsp;<\/li><li>Thaliya<\/li><li>Nellaki<\/li><li>Church Side Bar &amp; Restaurant<\/li><li>Coorg Special Restaurant&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\">More About Coorg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Geography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The geographical location of Coorg has made this region a land of <strong>natural wonders.<\/strong> It sits on the <strong>eastern slopes<\/strong> of the Western Ghats, spreading across an area of 4102 sq. km. The highest point of Kodagu rises to Tadiandamol, at 5740 ft. above sea level, followed by <strong>Pushpagiri<\/strong>, at <strong>5627<\/strong> ft. making it quintessentially a <strong>hill station<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coorg is surrounded by extremely scenic locations, with <strong>Dakshin Kannada<\/strong> in the <strong>northwest<\/strong>, <strong>Mysore district<\/strong> to the <strong>east<\/strong>, and <strong>northern districts of<\/strong> <strong>Kerala<\/strong> on the <strong>south<\/strong> and <strong>west<\/strong>. The entire region is fed by the C<strong>auvery River<\/strong>, which originates at <strong>Talakaveri<\/strong>, close to the <strong>Madikeri<\/strong> town. It is this <strong>rich landscape<\/strong> that has made this place very popular. Most of the tourist places here are in or centred around <strong>hills, plantations, rivers, <\/strong>and<strong> waterfalls.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\"><strong>History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u0915\u094b\u0926\u0935\u093e_\u091c\u093e\u0924-1024x683-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u0915\u094b\u0926\u0935\u093e_\u091c\u093e\u0924-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u0915\u094b\u0926\u0935\u093e_\u091c\u093e\u0924-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u0915\u094b\u0926\u0935\u093e_\u091c\u093e\u0924-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u0915\u094b\u0926\u0935\u093e_\u091c\u093e\u0924-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u0915\u094b\u0926\u0935\u093e_\u091c\u093e\u0924-1024x683-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Kodava people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Kodava<\/strong> people, a<strong> warrior community<\/strong>, were the earliest inhabitants of the Kodagu region, who farmed and promoted <strong>agriculture<\/strong> in this part of the state. Coorg was ruled by many<strong> local clans<\/strong> and <strong>dynasties<\/strong>, like the <strong>Ezhimala<\/strong>, followed by the <strong>Haleri dynasty<\/strong>, until the <strong>Coorg War in 1834. <\/strong>After which, the<strong> British ruled until the independence<\/strong> but was a separate state before <strong>Kodagu<\/strong> was merged with <strong>Mysore state in 1956<\/strong>, which is now <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/coorg-the-scotland-of-india\/\">Scotland of India \u2013 Coorg<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan\"><strong>How to Plan a Trip to Coorg<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reach\"><strong>How to reach Coorg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Train<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no direct rail connectivity to <strong>Coorg<\/strong>. The nearest railway station is in <strong>Mysore, 95 KM<\/strong> <strong>away<\/strong>. There are frequent trains to <strong>Mysore<\/strong> from other major cities and towns across India. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/mysore\/car-rental?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">You can rent a car or take a bus from Mysore railway station Coorg<strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/mysore\/mysore-to-coorg\/\">Mysore to Coorg Road Trip \u2013 Distance, Time and Useful Travel Information<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Road<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Coorg is well-connected to all major cities in Karnataka by <strong>NH275<\/strong>. There are regular state-run and private buses from nearby cities like <strong>Mangalore, Mysore, and Bangalore, or Kasargod, Kannur, and Wayanad.<\/strong> The best way to reach Coorg from neighbouring towns and cities is to book an <strong>outstation cab<\/strong> or <strong>rent a private car<\/strong> and <strong>drive to Madikeri.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Flight<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no flight connectivity<\/strong> to Coorg. The nearest airport is in <strong>Mysore<\/strong>, at <strong>Mandakalli Airport<\/strong>, about<strong> 115KM from Coorg<\/strong>. The other nearby airport is in <strong>Kannur<\/strong>, about <strong>92KM away.<\/strong> You can fly from major cities in India like <strong>Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, or Chennai<\/strong> via any of these airports. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/bangalore\/airport-taxi?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can <strong>book <\/strong>an airport taxi from Bangalore to reach Coorg. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/bangalore\/bangalore-to-coorg\/\">Bangalore to Coorg by Road \u2013 Distance, Time and Useful Travel Information<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time\"><strong>Best time to Visit Coorg <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being at a great height on the Western Ghats, Kodagu enjoys a <strong>tropical hilly climate.<\/strong> The weather of here remains pleasant all year round, with <strong>foggy mornings, warm days, <\/strong>and<strong> chilly nights.<\/strong> The winters are colder than the rest of the year. Any time is good for a trip here, but if you want to do a complete outdoor adventure, <strong>February to April or November <\/strong>is the best time, when the <strong>temperature is perfect.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay\"><strong>Best Resorts &amp; Hotels in Coorg<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-hill-town-in-Coorg-30947-pixahive-768x576-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-hill-town-in-Coorg-30947-pixahive-768x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-hill-town-in-Coorg-30947-pixahive-768x576-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-hill-town-in-Coorg-30947-pixahive-768x576-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-hill-town-in-Coorg-30947-pixahive-768x576-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With scenic views and great amenities, there\u2019s plenty of <strong>luxury resorts<\/strong> in Coorg you can stay at and make the most of your trip. Most resorts and hotels are centred around <strong>Madikeri<\/strong> or right outside the town.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these <strong>recommended stays<\/strong> for your trip \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fort Mercara<\/li><li>IBNI Springs&nbsp;<\/li><li>Woodstock Resorts&nbsp;<\/li><li>Kollanoor Guest House&nbsp;<\/li><li>Abbydhama Estate Stay&nbsp;<\/li><li>Silver Brook Estate<\/li><li>Wanders In<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/coorg\/car-rental?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Witness the magic of Coorg by booking a car rental<\/a> to take you to all these places with a <strong>local driver<\/strong>. Install <strong>Savaari<\/strong> cab booking app for <strong>offers<\/strong> and <strong>discounts<\/strong> on outstation rentals.  \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Road-trips to Coorg<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Route Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/bangalore\/bangalore-to-coorg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bangalore to Coorg (opens in a new tab)\">Bangalore to Coorg<\/a><\/td><td>264 km<\/td><td>5 hours and 48 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/mysore\/mysore-to-coorg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mysore to Coorg (opens in a new tab)\">Mysore to Coorg<\/a><\/td><td>112 km<\/td><td>3 hours and 30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/mangalore\/mangalore-to-coorg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mangalore to Coorg (opens in a new tab)\">Mangalore to Coorg<\/a><\/td><td>138 km<\/td><td>3 hours and 10 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/wayanad\/wayanad-to-coorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wayanad to Coorg (opens in a new tab)\">Wayanad to Coorg<\/a><\/td><td>131 km<\/td><td>3 hours and 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/chikmagalur\/chikmagalur-to-coorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chikmagalur to Coorg (opens in a new tab)\">Chikmagalur to Coorg<\/a><\/td><td>145 km<\/td><td>3 hours and 42 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/hassan\/hassan-to-coorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Hassan to Coorg<\/a><\/td><td>104 km<\/td><td>2 hours and 30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coorg or traditionally known as Kodagu is a sleepy hilly hamlet tucked on the Western Ghats. 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