Located on the eastern side of Karnataka's Western Ghats, Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is a charming hill station famous for its coffee production. It has been nicknamed the "Scotland of India" due to breathtaking scenic views, comprising hills, cascading streams, waterfalls, and lush greenery. You can experience all the wonders that Coorg has to offer with Holidify's customisable and affordable Coorg travel packages.
You cannot visit Coorg without taking a tour of its expansive coffee, cardamom and pepper plantations; walk around the grounds, passing vanilla trees on your way, and make sure to buy some coffee and spices. An absolute sight to behold, the various waterfalls of Coorg like the Iruppu Falls, Mallalli Falls and Abbey Falls are a must-visit, especially since they make for excellent picnic spots and are often considered holy.
With so much greenery comes diverse wildlife that you can explore at the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubare Elephant Camp, Nagarhole National Park etc. You also get to go on treks like the Pushpagiri Trek, Tadiandamol Peak Trek and Iruppu Falls Trek. In addition, there are several religious places that you can pay your respects at, like the Rameshwara Temple, Bhagamandala, Namdroling Monastery and Gaddige Raja's Tomb.
Raja's Seat is a well-known tourist site in Coorg that is an elevated garden looking out onto the valley, believed to have been a favourite among the Kings of Kodagu; it is full of colourful flowers, fountains and plenty of spots to catch the sunrise or sunset. Moreover, boasting of impressive history, the 17th century Madikeri Fort was built by Muddu Raja and then reconstructed by Tipu Sultan.
Some other fun activities offered by Coorg tour packages include shopping for coffee and Kodagu jewels, getting a rejuvenating ayurvedic treatment, river rafting, fishing at River Cauvery, visiting the Nalknad Palace etc. So you can experience Coorg at its best between October and June and explore destinations like Bangalore and Mysore that are often part of the packages.
Visit the metropolitan city of Bangalore, also called the "Garden City" or "Silicon Valley of India", to experience its botanical gardens of Lalbagh, numerous parks like Cubbon Park, the colonial Bangalore Palace, delicious street food and coffee and more! On the other hand, Mysore is known as the "City of Palaces" and enjoys a reputation as one of India's most historically significant cities.
Your visit to Mysore will leave you completely fascinated, what with its Indo-Saracenic style Mysore Palace, temples, Brindavan Gardens, lakes and sanctuaries, Rail Museum, yoga institutes, silk saris, sandalwood etc. In addition, Holidify's Coorg travel packages are the perfect way to get the best out of the town, whether you are with family or friends.
Coorg Travel Essentials
Located on the eastern side of Karnataka's Western Ghats, Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is a charming hill station famous for its coffee production. It has been nicknamed the "Scotland of India" due to breathtaking scenic views, comprising hills, cascading streams, waterfalls, and lush greenery. You can experience all the wonders that Coorg has to offer with Holidify's customisable and affordable Coorg travel packages.
You cannot visit Coorg without taking a tour of its expansive coffee, cardamom and pepper plantations; walk around the grounds, passing vanilla trees on your way, and make sure to buy some coffee and spices. An absolute sight to behold, the various waterfalls of Coorg like the Iruppu Falls, Mallalli Falls and Abbey Falls are a must-visit, especially since they make for excellent picnic spots and are often considered holy.
With so much greenery comes diverse wildlife that you can explore at the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubare Elephant Camp, Nagarhole National Park etc. You also get to go on treks like the Pushpagiri Trek, Tadiandamol Peak Trek and Iruppu Falls Trek. In addition, there are several religious places that you can pay your respects at, like the Rameshwara Temple, Bhagamandala, Namdroling Monastery and Gaddige Raja's Tomb.
Raja's Seat is a well-known tourist site in Coorg that is an elevated garden looking out onto the valley, believed to have been a favourite among the Kings of Kodagu; it is full of colourful flowers, fountains and plenty of spots to catch the sunrise or sunset. Moreover, boasting of impressive history, the 17th century Madikeri Fort was built by Muddu Raja and then reconstructed by Tipu Sultan.
Some other fun activities offered by Coorg tour packages include shopping for coffee and Kodagu jewels, getting a rejuvenating ayurvedic treatment, river rafting, fishing at River Cauvery, visiting the Nalknad Palace etc. So you can experience Coorg at its best between October and June and explore destinations like Bangalore and Mysore that are often part of the packages.
Visit the metropolitan city of Bangalore, also called the "Garden City" or "Silicon Valley of India", to experience its botanical gardens of Lalbagh, numerous parks like Cubbon Park, the colonial Bangalore Palace, delicious street food and coffee and more! On the other hand, Mysore is known as the "City of Palaces" and enjoys a reputation as one of India's most historically significant cities.
Your visit to Mysore will leave you completely fascinated, what with its Indo-Saracenic style Mysore Palace, temples, Brindavan Gardens, lakes and sanctuaries, Rail Museum, yoga institutes, silk saris, sandalwood etc. In addition, Holidify's Coorg travel packages are the perfect way to get the best out of the town, whether you are with family or friends.
What's Good: Driver behaviour and agent Behaviour was good,. I booked it for my mother birthday She promised will arrange a cake but that cake never appeared.. What's Not Good: Falgun (Read More)i communicated with me throughout the trip planbut they changed my hotel She informed me about the change of the property once I paid for the 30% amount and I am on the way towards coorg this is highly unprofessional and kina fraudulent attitude.. however from the conversation with her came to know the reservation got cancelled in the last moment ityMMT error I didn't book through MMT still I had to face this.. the room they provided me it was good I won't deny but my experience gone spoiled because no view from the room and I booked for a room which itself inside a cosy nature sounded land.. she called me multiple times before the 100% payment and post payment no calls one one whatsapp Message for the cace arrangement then no cake no message... Funny 18600 for Bangalore to coorg trip 3nights 3 days not really less amount I guess... So for me definitely it was not value for money
very smooth
Drashti's Trip to Coorg, Bengaluru (Bangalore)
5 /5
(Written on 07 Apr, 2025)
What's Good: Amazing itinerary provided even for a short trip..i love the services as well ..Thanks you Star Hospitality
Good
Muktha's Trip to Coorg
4 /5
(Written on 25 Feb, 2025)
What's Not Good: Transport
Excellent
Akanksha's Trip to Coorg, Mysore
5 /5
(Written on 29 Jan, 2025)
What's Good: Fantastic experience! The trip was perfectly planned, stress-free, and tailored to my family’s preferences. Arjun was ways available and made sure they had the best time. Highly re (Read More)commend their services!
Excellent
Ashish's Trip to Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Kodaikanal, Coorg, Tamil Nadu
5 /5
(Written on 28 Nov, 2024)
Had a great vacation and thanks to Rishi and team for arranging it. the itinerary covered all the good places and hotels was good as well. Special mention to our driver dada (Venkatesh) who really too (Read More)k care of our trip. Rishi was very helpful from the beginning and till the end of the trip. Hope to have more collaboration in 2025.
Only one disappointment was Hotel Lake View which wasn't up to mark. It lacked basic amenities and is quite money oriented.
Despite the numerous tourist attractions in Coorg, it is also famous for its organic produce. Spices and dry fruits like cardamom, cumin, pepper, rosemary, garlic, mint, raisins, cashews, etc., are found in Coorg in bulk. Coffee estates, oranges, honey, homemade wine are other famous organic products found here in a large amount.
Is Coorg better than Ooty?
Coorg and Ooty are excellent places to visit as both have cold weather and have numerous tourist attractions. Main tourist attractions in Ooty are Ooty gardens, Botanical Gardens, Dotta Betta, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Muniswarara Temple, etc. Coorg's famous attractions are Madikeri Fort, Omkareshwara Temple, Namdroling Monastery, Mallalli Falls, etc. Coorg is renowned for its essential spices, such as cumin, pepper, rosemary, garlic, with the coffee plantations, whereas Ooty is for its tea plantations. Both the places have similar weather and have exquisite naturistic vistas, temples, and parks. The only difference is that the tourist attractions in Coorg are spread across the region; however, Ooty is a small town. So it's up to the visitors to visit a small town or explore a larger area
What are the best places to visit in Coorg?
The top places to visit in Coorg are Abbey Falls, Talakaveri, Raja's Seat, Coffee Plantations in Coorg, Madikeri Fort, River Rafting in Coorg. You can see all the places to visit in Coorg here
How much does a Coorg trip cost?
The starting price for a Coorg package is ₹ 7,200 per person for 2 nights on a twin-sharing basis.