Kodagu also known by its anglicized former name of Coorg is the most affluent hill station in Karnataka. With its natural splendor and exotic scenic environment, Coorg has a special place among the hill stations in India. Kodagu is well known in the world for coffee and its "brave warriors". Nestled among the lush greeneries of the Western Ghats, Coorg offers unequal luxurious vacation period to its guests.
Coorg- Kashmir of South is a hedonist's paradise by all means. The town is a dream you'll never forget, hills, old-world charm, coffee, amazing food, vivid cultures and warm hospitality - there's something in the air of Coorg that makes all things beautiful.
Characteristically and historically, paddy fields are found on the valley floors, with Coffee and pepper agroforestry in the surrounding hills mainly near Madikeri. The most common plantation crop is coffee, especially Coffea robusta variety. Kodagu is the second coffee production region in India, after the Baba Budangiri hills in Chikkamagaluru district. Coffee revenue helped Kodagu to become one the richest districts in India.
Dense teak wooded forests, lush green valleys, breathtaking coffee plantations and undulated challenging mountain ranges make Coorg an exquisite location for the tourist seeking natural scenic spots and challenging treks. The sheer beauty of the landscapes, the unpolluted environments, pure oxygen rich air and the clean facilities attract many tourists to this place.
STATE: KARNATAKA
LOCATION: Coorg is located in the Western Ghats of south-west part Karnataka bordering Kerala.
LANGUAGE : Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu, Kodava takk and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : Visit Throughout the year. October to May is perfect to Coorg tourism.
CLOTHING : Woolen in winter, light woolen in summer nights.
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Coorg is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Coorg to other nearby cities.
Mysore is the nearest railway station, which is about 128 kilometres away from Coorg. Mysore is well connected by railway networks with major cities of India. Taxis and buses are easily available from Mysore to Coorg.
Mangalore is the nearest domestic airport which is 154 km away, from Coorg. The airport is well connected to major cities of the country. You can easily get taxis and buses to reach the hill town of Coorg.
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Coorg
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CLIMATE
Summer (March-June): Maximum 23 C Minimum 15 C
Winter (November-February): Maximum 10 C Minimum 01 C
