If you are a nature lover, you can include Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls, Cauvery Nisargadhama, Dubare Elephant Camp, Honnamana Kere Lake, Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Mandalpatti Viewpoint, etc. in your itinerary. Other top attractions in the region include Raja’s Seat, Raja’s Tomb, Madikeri Fort, Talacauvery, Namdroling Buddhist Monastery, and Omkareshwara Temple, to mention a few. Here’s a complete list of tourist places in Coorg.

FabExpress Kushalnagar and FabExpress JS Planters, both located in Kushalnagar, are among the top budget-friendly accommodation options. You can find the complete list of budget hotels in Coorg here.

Madikeri, the district headquarters, is the most popular location to book your hotels in Coorg. In Madikeri, you can find hotels near landmarks such as New Extension, Madikeri Hockey Stadium, Mercara Downs Golf Club, Omkareshwara Temple, and Abbey Halls. Hotels in Kushalnagar, especially in the BM Road area, are another great option. Depending on the places you want to explore in Coorg district, you can also opt for locations like Somwarpet, Gaddige, Gonikoppal, Suntikoppa, etc.

Besides sightseeing, there is an exciting range of things to do in Coorg. This includes spending time with elephants at the Dubare Elephant Camp, taking a trip to Talacauvery, whitewater rafting in Barapole, watching the sunset at Raja’s Seat, wildlife spotting at Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, plantation walks, trekking, camping, visiting bee farms, and taking a road trip to Nagarhole National Park and other nearby places, to mention a few.

Pleasant climatic conditions make Coorg an all-year destination. If you are looking to indulge in adventure activities like trekking, wildlife safaris, road trips, and camping, the period from October to March is the best time to visit Coorg. Monsoons and post-monsoons are a good time to visit the waterfalls and lakes in and around the district.

The region is best known for its coffee, spices and dry fruits, and honey, and these are must-buy things when you are in Coorg. You can also buy homemade chocolates, homemade wines, and Coorg oranges. If you are looking for souvenirs, Tibetan artifacts, sarees, and jewelry aren’t a bad idea either.

As a holiday destination frequented by all kinds of travelers, you can find a number of couple-friendly accommodation options in Coorg. Check out our best hotels for unmarried couples in Coorg.

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Coorg’s local cuisine, also called the Kodava cuisine, includes some of the lip-smacking items such as Pandi Curry (pork), Akki Roti (rice roti), and Kadamuttu (rice ball). Other signature items of Coorg are Noolputtu (string hoppers), Bamboo Shoot Curry, and Kommu Curry (mushroom curry).

Since Coorg is a holiday destination, hotel room prices can shoot up during peak seasons. However, FabHotels always give users incredible discounts and the lowest price offers on Coorg hotels. Check our offers and discounts on Coorg hotels section to avail the latest offers.

Tibetan Flea Market, Kushalnagar Market, Virajpet Market, and Madikeri Friday Market are the top market places to shop in Coorg. There are many local stores in Madikeri, Kushalnagar, and other tourist hubs and also around the top tourist attractions like Talacauvery, Namdroling Monastery, and Cauvery Nisargadhama.

Coorg doesn’t have an airport or railway station. The best way to reach the hill station is by road. Coorg is located close to Tellicherry (110 km), Kannur (112), Mysore (120 km), Mangalore (140 km), Calicut (175 km), and Bangalore (250 km). All these cities are well-connected by trains and all except Tellichery have airports too. You can travel to any of these cities by train or flight and then hire a cab or take a bus to Coorg.

Coorg doesn’t have a metro system. The district is vast and the major tourist destinations are located in different taluks and far from each other. Therefore, it is advised that you hire a cab for sightseeing.

Kail Podh (September) which is celebrated at the end of the agricultural season is a major festival in Coorg. Kaveri Sankramana (October) is a festival linked to the River Kaveri while Puthari/Huthri (October - November) is a traditional harvest festival. Madikeri Dasara is also celebrated with much fervor in this region.

Looking for tourist places near Coorg for a one-day road trip? You can consider Nagarhole National Park (94 km), Mudumalai National Park (190 km), and Bandipur Tiger Reserve (185 km). Some of the nearby cities and towns in Kerala such as Wayanad (125 km), Calicut (175 km), Tellicherry (110 km), and Kannur (112 km) also have several attractions to explore.