Top Things to do in Kodagu (Coorg)
Top Hotels in Kodagu (Coorg)
- 1. Coorg Wilderness Resort
- 2. Heritage Resort Coorg
- 3. Purple Palms Resort & Spa,Coorg
- 4. Club Mahindra Madikeri, Coorg
- 5. Coorg Wilderness Resort
- 6. Evolve Back, Coorg
- 7. Paddington Resort And Spa, Coorg
- 8. Aurika, Coorg - Luxury By Lemon Tree Hotels
- 9. The Tamara Coorg
- 10. La Flora Beverly Hill Resort
What to do and see in Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka: The Best Sights & Landmarks
The misty hills, lush teakwood and sandalwood forests, and acres of tea and coffee plantations of Kodagu are, in a word, stunning. Also known as Coorg and dubbed "The Scotland of India," Kodagu is a postcard-perfect region of scattered villages and hamlets, which are the epitome of old-world charm. Kodagu is ideal for outdoor activities such as trekking, angling and white-water rafting, and major festivals like Keil Poldu (worship of weapons), Cauvery Shankaramana (return of the river goddess) and the Huttari (harvest) festival are a huge draw.
Restaurants in Kodagu (Coorg)
1. The Giving Tree at Kasthuri Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
The Giving Tree offers a nature walk within our family owned coffee estate introducing guests to our way of life . Our small effort in giving back to nature by following bio diversity and sustainable methods to #savethebees and butterflies. Prior booking is essential. We now offer a picnic lunch with traditional Coorg food. Call for more details.
Reviewed By DishaM109
This is a must visit place with young kids. Our kids aged 10 and 3 loved the whole experience where they learnt about bee keeping, coffee growing, elephants, feeding the ducks, fishing and meeting the cows... it was a lovely walk and interaction with Kushi. She was kind enough to accommodate us as we went without prior information. I recommend talking to her once before going there so that they can be better prepared. The kid in me loved seeing the touch me nots and making bubbles from a leaf stem... all in all, a highly recommended place. Thank you Kushi for your hospitality and the lovely time today.
2. Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 199 reviews
Mercara Gold Estate is a 20 year old coffee and spice farm 8 KM from Madikeri, Coorg. The farm is unique as all the spices are grown and well organised. There is also coffee processing and roasting at the estate itself. The estate offers a guided tour of the farm and visitors are introduced to all the different crops as well as roasting process. The tour takes about a hour and coffee is served at the end of it. Visitors also can buy some farm fresh products.
Reviewed By MilinGeorge
We were guided by Mr Ravi. He is very kind and knowledgeable guide who has a good knowledge about the plantation and explained everything about verities of coffee and spices. Enjoyed the plantation visit especially my son Evan he enjoyed walking through that plantation with Mr Ravi.
3. Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swami Temple Birunani
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Sraddha_8 - Kodagu (Coorg), India
Sri LakshmiNarayana Swami Alankara puje.The supreme Lord is bestowed with Tulasi Garland,exora flowers and Diya.The puje transcended to different plane.Very well paved path to spiritual plane
4. Igguthappa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune, India
This was our second visit to this temple. Lord Subrahmanya had fulfilled many of our wishes after our first visit so we had to come back. The deity is known as Lord Igguthappa by the Kodavas. He is considered to be a provider of food and the one who fulfils his devotee’s desires. During the harvest festival, paddy is first harvested in the fields belonging to the Lord, and only then the people of Kodagu celebrate the festival. The priest here meets each individual devotee personally and gives them his blessings. Even though we could not speak Kannada he got across to us very well and it felt good to talk to him and get the blessings of the God. He then took us to the kitchen where we received the ‘Maha-Prasad’ in the form of a full meal of rice, sambar and a sweet dish. The temple is located in a very natural and beautiful setting, surrounded by hills and forests. It is definitely a must visit if you are in the South of Kodagu, and if you are a believer of the Hindu traditions.
5. Makkalagudi Betta
6. Talakaveri Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By KarthikRamachandran - Bengaluru, India
Birth place of River Kaveri, Tala Kaveri temple is located on top of Bhramagiri hills. The temple worships Kaveri river and has separate idols for Lord Ganesha, Agasteshwarar and Kaveri amma. A small yet beautiful temple, a must visit and if you are Kodagu area. We drove from Virajpet and the drive was wonderful. It felt as if we had large swathes of road just for ourselves.
7. Dolmen Circles
8. Talakaveri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By ssn2008 - Chennai (Madras), India
Origin of Kaveri river ,nice location good mountain view ,from temple some 15 mins hill walk we can see the full 360 degree surrounding view real enjoyed the location ,temple location maintained well must visit place
9. Sera Jey Monastic University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By priZon - Bengaluru, India
Approx 130 kms from Mysore, peaceful environment. Buddhist monks busy in their daily routine duties/prayers. Maintain serenity of the place by following the rules strictly.
10. Tibetan Monastery / Golden Temple Coorg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By ajaygx
The golden Temple or the Namdroling monastery is a lovely place with 3 temples. The largest temple has monks studying there. The architecture and paintings on the walls is amazing. The monks living quarters are right there and they are hardly perturbed with the large number of tourists visiting them. It is on the way to Madikeri and is a must visit.
