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About Coorg
Coorg (Kodagu), with its hill town Madikeri in Karnataka's Western Ghats, is known as the "Scotland of India" for its misty coffee-planted hills. Coffee and spice estates, waterfalls, homestays and trekking trails make it a popular nature getaway from Bengaluru.
Why Visit Coorg
Coffee and spice estates, waterfalls like Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat viewpoint, the Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe, and warm Kodava homestay hospitality — a green, laid-back Western Ghats escape.
Best Time to Visit
Roughly October to March for cool, pleasant weather. The June–September monsoon is heavy but the hills are at their greenest and waterfalls are at their fullest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Coorg called the Scotland of India?⌄
For its rolling misty hills, cool climate and green coffee-planted landscape in the Western Ghats.
How do I reach Coorg?⌄
There is no railway within Coorg; the nearest railhead is Mysuru (~120 km) and the nearest airport is Mangaluru (~135–160 km), with road onward to Madikeri.
What is the best time to visit Coorg?⌄
Roughly October to March for pleasant weather; the monsoon is heavy but at its greenest.
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