Karnataka · Western Ghats
Coorg
Known locally as Kodagu, Coorg is India's coffee country and home to the Kodava community, whose distinct customs, martial traditions, and cuisine set the region apart from the rest of Karnataka.
Madikeri, the district headquarters, sits amid coffee and spice plantations in the Western Ghats, and the region's misty hills and waterfalls make it a particularly popular monsoon-season retreat.
How to reach Coorg
Places to visit
Abbey Falls
A waterfall set amid coffee and spice plantations near Madikeri, with a suspension bridge for viewing.
Raja's Seat
A garden viewpoint in Madikeri built for the former Kodagu kings, known for sunset views.
Dubare Elephant Camp
A forest camp on the Kaveri River where temple elephants are cared for and trained.
Talakaveri
The source of the Kaveri River, a pilgrimage site on a hill with Western Ghats views.
Namdroling Monastery
A large Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Kushalnagar, also known as the Golden Temple.