A soothing retreat for nature lovers- Coorg

Coorg, situated in Karnataka is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. Coorg is a place from where you will return with some wonderful memories to cherish forever. This serene green valley is a good destination for a weekend trip. Here is a short description of the place.

Coorg is the nickname of an administrative district Kodagu in Karnataka. Kodagu is also known as Kodava Nadu which covers an area of 4,102 Kilometres. Coorg is a very beautiful valley amidst the mountains and dense forest. It is a heavenly destination for the nature lover. During monsoon, Coorg looks at its best. The splendid greenery of the place is breathtaking. Coorg is an ideal place for a summer retreat. Agriculture is the pilot of Coorg’s economy. Rice and coffee are the main crops cultivated here. Madikeri is the headquarter of Coorg. This region is well known for its coffee plantations and the ethnic Arabasha and Kodava groups. Located on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, Cauvery (Kaveri) is the main river in Kodagu. Tourists have the opportunity of trekking and experiencing other adventure sports. Staying in this wonderful green land is a pleasure and visitors would find many budget hotels in Coorg. The hotel here provides a memorable stay with a divine scenic view.

The river Kaveri is born here and it is worshipped by the dwellers. The pleasant atmosphere of Coorg will make you fall for the place. With stunning landscape, lovely waterfalls and mixture of flora and fauna, it has many things to offer the travellers. Here is a list of 10 popular places to visit in Coorg:

Abbey Falls: One of the very popular tourist spot, Abbey falls is located 8 km away from Madikeri. The river Kaveri cascades down the rock providing a splendid sigh. It is a perfect place photographer. To reach near the falls you have to take a downhill walk which is an adventurous journey. The best time to visit this fall is during monsoon or just after the monsoon.

Brahmagiri Peak: The area around the Brahmagiri Peak has a wildlife sanctuary. You will trek through the colourful flora and fauna and experience the scenic spot. It is one of the beautiful places to enjoy in Coorg.

Dubare Elephant Camp: with over 150 elephants, the camp is the must visit place for the animal lovers. Here you can also have a ride on the Kaveri river and spot some other animals.

Chettalli: Chettalli is a small village on Madikeri and it is a great place to enjoy the serenity and essence of nature.

Bylakuppe: Bylakuppe is the second biggest settlement of Tibetian in India. The main attraction of the place is the Namdroling Monastry.

Trekking and golfing in the landscape of Coorg are some of the attracting adventure for sports enthusiast. There are enough cheap hotels in Coorg which gives the travellers a satisfactory stay.

Coorg is mostly visited by visitors from Chennai or Bangalore. 2 days stay in Coorg is enough to enjoy all the sightseeing of the place. Kodagu is well-connected with Mysore, Bangalore and Mangalore. If you travel by train Mysore junction is the nearest and you have to hire a cab or state bus will drop you to this hill station. Hotels in Coorg looks amazingly beautiful and it will suit any traveller’s budget.

Sandeep is an experienced travel consultant, who enjoys travelling and loves to write about the destinations he has been to and shares his experience. He also writes about travel tips, world's best holiday destinations, best hotels in a destination,