Coorg or Kodagu (based in Karnataka, India) is a lush green, tranquil and scenic spot.

A heavenly abode for nature lovers

Spread over more than four thousand square kilometres of hills, forests, tea and coffee plantations it makes an ideal destination for a relaxed, stress-busting holiday.

Nature lovers will enjoy long walks through the coffee plantations, trekking in the hills, angling for the mahaseer fish in the Cauvery backwaters of Valanoor and the white river rafting in the Upper Birapore River.

Attractions

• Madikeri Fort: It was built in the nineteenth century and houses a prison, a temple and a small chapel.
• Raja’s Seat: Small pavilion on the western end of Madikeri that has a view of the valley and the magnificent sunset.
• Nagarhole National Park: It’s at the foothills of Brahmagiri Hills, is home to animals like deer, wild boar, elephant and the bison and the peacock and jungle fowl.
• Abbey Falls: They are set among cardamom and coffee plantations.

Dubare: Forest Department’s elephant training camp

It’s the Forest Department’s elephant training camp. The wild elephants are caught with the help of the local Kurbas and tame elephants. Within six months, they start working for their mahouts in the day and give rides to visitors in the evenings.

Friendly people and delicious cuisine add to the charm of Coorg. It’s an ideal family holiday destination with something interesting for everyone!