Coorg

Known as the Scotland of India by the British, Kodagu, or popularly known as coorg was successively ruled by the Kadambas, Ganga, Cholas, Hoysalas etc. and finally by the British. Lying in the south-west of Karnataka this small area in the Western Ghats abounds in scenic picturesque beauty and rich coffee plantations, and has retained its distinct cultural heritage till today.

ACCESS

Regular bus services ply to Kodagu (Coorg) from Bangalore (260 km), Mysore (120 km), Mangalore (136 km).

ACCOMMODATION

A KSTDC hotel, Hotel Valley View and tourist lodges run by Karnataka Tourism.