Coorg

A very popular hill station in the Kodagu district of Karnataka paints a pretty picture of grandeur of nature. 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.

Attractions

Coorg also has a number of local attractions to itscredit, some of which include the Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe, Talakaveri,Omkareshwara temple in Madikeri, and the picnic spot of Cauvery Nisargadhama. This destination also has three wildlife sanctuaries – thePushpagiri and Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuaries and 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, micro light flying and water rappelling are other adventure activities one can partake in when here.

Distance from Chennai

597 kms

 

Best time to visit

September - May