Three different ways to reach Coorg (the Scotland of India)

Posted by Elena Matthews on September 19th, 2019

Coorg or Kodagu is a wondrous land in the heart of the southern Indian peninsula. Placed on the slopes of the Western Ghats, this country of a million hills is the coffee bowl of India. This small district of Karnataka state is the largest producer of coffee. This region of India has the highest coffee production. It is also one of the regions with heavy rainfall in the country. At this hill station in Karnataka, you will find green valleys, tea gardens, coffee trees, and orange orchards all around.

It has the lowest population of Karnataka, because of this you will get a quiet atmosphere different from the urban noise, which will be a relaxing experience.

Coorg is one of the country's most famous tourist destinations. Nestled amidst the hills, this beautiful green district is ideal for outdoor activities. Here you can enjoy trekking, fishing, and white water rafting. 

Famous tourist destinations in Coorg include Bhagmandala, Talakaveri, Nisarg Dham, Dubare, Abbe WaterFall, Iruppu WaterFall, and Nagarhole National Park. Pushpagiri and Brahmagiri are famous for trekking. Because of the natural beauty of this place, it is also known as the Scotland of India. 

The best time to visit Coorg is from October to May. 

Best for holiday, this place can be reached by air, train, and car in different ways, explained below: 

By taxi and bus

If you live in Bengaluru or other areas near Coorg, then the beauty of the road leading to the destination will make your driving experience even more spectacular. 

If you drive from Bangalore to Coorg then it will take you four and a ½ hour. 

If you do not want to drive, then you will also get a direct bus from Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore to Coorg. Click here to find the best-rated Mysore to Coorg taxi service in India. 

By train

You can go to Mysore in Karnataka by train. 

Mysore station is the nearest to Coorg. The distance between the two is about 95 kilometers. Mysore station is connected to almost all major stations in the country. 

Apart from Mysore, you can also take trains to Mangalore station.

By an airplane

Mangalore, the nearest domestic airport from Coorg, is about 160 km from here. The nearest international airport is in Bangalore, which is 265 km from here. For these airports, you can get flights from Flight jet, Indigo, Air India. 

You can directly get the airport taxi service to reach Coorg from the airport. 

For flight information, you can take help of various travel websites. Direct flights to these airports are also available from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad.