Day Trips From Coorg That Are Too Beautiful to Miss!

Coorg (or Kodagu) is a beautiful hill station located in Karnataka, India, home to astounding natural wonders—from forests, waterfalls, coffee plantations, to rivers. It is also very well connected by air, road and rail. If you’re planning a vacation to Coorg and thinking there’s not much to do, then let us acquaint you with some vital information. Read on to find out the wonders that surround Coorg that make for fantastic day trips.  

Trips to take around Coorg

1. Madikeri​​

Madikeri is a paradise for coffee lovers with a number of coffee plantations spread out and many of them offering plantation tours during the winter season. 30 minutes away from Coorg, the hill town of Madikeri is the easiest day trip from Coorg that fills you up with some stunning vistas of coffee plantations, a tour of the Madikeri Fort, and the Omkareshwar Temple located at the heart of the town. 

2. Nagarhole National Park

Pack a snack for the road and get ready for a short one-hour drive, which will take you to the green environs of the Nagarhole National Park. Spot majestic tigers, elephants, and bears while you take a tour of the park. Birdwatchers might be able to spot some exotic birds too.

3. Kushalnagar

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Kushalnagar welcomes you with a slightly warmer climate during the day, but the temperatures dip as the sun sets. Wildlife enthusiasts visiting Coorg must make this 30-kilometre journey (which takes about an hour) to Kushalnagar to admire a number of elephants at the Dubare Elephant Camp.

4. Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery

Only about 5 kilometres away from Kushalnagar, and about 35 kilometres (an hour or so) away from Coorg is the Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery, also known as the Golden Temple. This is a must see Buddhist Monastery that is a home to nearly 5000 monks. Relax in the serene environment and soak in the architecture of enormous gold-plated statues while you’re here.​

5. Abbey Falls and Iruppu Falls

If you don’t mind taking a dip in the plunging waters then head to Abbey Falls near Madikeri and Iruppu Falls bordering Kerala. Abbey Falls are about an hour away via rod from Coorg to the north, and Iruppu Falls are about one-and-a-half-hour away via road, to the south. 

Reaching Coorg by Air: Mangalore Airport is the closest, located 160 kilometres away. The journey takes a little over four hours and cabs are available at Mangalore Airport. However, to avoid last minute bookings, it is recommended that you pre-book your cab to Mangalore.
 
How to Reach Coorg by Road: KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) is the bus service provider to Coorg. The most frequent busses ply from Bengaluru, Mysore and Mangalore. 

How to Reach Coorg by Rail: Mysore railway station is the nearest station located about 100 kilometres away, which takes approximately two-and-a-half to three hours to reach the hill town.

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