Coorg , is a picturesque highland in the summits and slopes of the western ghats. Coorg in general, extremely rugged and covered with forests, abounding in some parts in sandal and other valuable woods, but overgrown in others with a dense jungle, the resort of wild animals and beasts of prey. Some of the mountain cliffs are steep and terrifying to the very sight. The climate is temperate and healthy.

Coorg is known to visitors and tourists as the Scotland of India and the Kashmir of the South for it's scenic beauty. The plateau of Madikeri, the principal town of Coorg, is 3900 feet above the sea level. The correct name of Coorg is Kodagu , which is said to be derived from a kannada word ' Kudu' meaning steep or hilly.

Near Mercara (Madikeri) the hills are closer together and are abrupt, and the ravines deeper and more wild. The eastern frontier, between the Kaveri and the Lakshmana Thirtha, presents the picture of an almost uninterrupted jungle, deciduous in character.

Coorg Travel:
Easily one of the most attractive regions in India, Coorg or Kodagu is an enchanting expanse of natural tourist spot that nestles amid the hills and valleys of the picturesque Western Ghats.

Kodagu district has several tourist spots of historic, epic and natural importance like Raja's Seat in Madikere, Raja's Tomb, Sri Omkareshwara Temple, Madikere Fort, Abbey Falls, Harangi Dam, Bhagamandala and Talacauvery.

Fairs and Festivals:
Kali Podu in September, Huthri in November/December and Madikeri Dassera.

How to get there:
Road: 126 Kms from Mysore.
Air: Nearest Airport Bangalore and Mangalore
Rail: Nearest Railhead, Mysore City


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