Sightseeing

On your Coorg (Kodagu) trip, you have many sightseeing options right from places to visit in Coorg (Kodagu) in one day to places to visit in Coorg (Kodagu) in 3 days different seasons like summer, monsoon and winter in Coorg (Kodagu). Some of the most famous places to visit or to go sightseeing for include Madikeri Fort, Raja’s Seat, Abbey Falls, Coffee Plantations, Dubare Elephant Camp, and Namdroling Nyingmapa Tibetan Monastery and Golden Temple. The Madikeri Fort, Raja’s Seat, Abbey Falls and Coffee Plantations are the places can be visited in Coorg (Kodagu) in one day, while you can choose your own itinerary to enjoy the beauty of Coorg (Kodagu).

Outdoor Activities & Ayurvedic Treatments

There are many outdoor activities and adventure activities available in Coorg (Kodagu) that can be enjoyed by all kind of enthusiasts. For adventure enthusiasts, there are many adventures including White Water River rafting in Coorg (Kodagu) that can be enjoyed at Barapole River, Paragliding, Trekking (at major mountain routes Tadiyendamol, Pushpagiri and Brahmagiri) & forest hiking trails, Bird Watching (at the Nagarhole National Park and Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary with exotic birds), Fishing (the Valnur Fishing Camp near Kushalnagar is a popular haunt for mahaseer fishing. It is to be noted that the camp has a very stringent ‘catch and release’ policy). Last but not the least, you can head for spa in Madikeri and rejuvenate your senses with an Ayurvedic body massage.

Eat & Dine (Places & Things to Eat in Coorg)

Eating out in Coorg (Kodagu) brings a delicious experience for the visitors as the cuisine in Coorg (Kodagu) is just finger-licking. Food in Coorg is mostly prepared using plenty of coconut, spices, and curry leaves as main ingredients. Coorg food stands apart from the most of South Indian states as it not only serve vegetarian cuisine, but non-vegetarian dishes as well. Don’t miss out on their special “pandhi” curry - it is to die for as no one quite cooks pork like this! Some of the popular local dishes in Coorg are Bamboo Shoot Curry and Kadumbuttu (served with Pandhi Curry). You can find many great places to have food in Coorg. Some of the popular ones are:

Raintree: It is a popular non-vegetarian restaurant in Coorg (Kodagu) where delicious food is served at affordable rates. Coconut payasam is a must-try thing at this place.

Rangoli: It is a nice place to enjoy delicious North Indian, Chinese and Tandoor food. With courteous services, it will offer delicious momos and noodles.

Taste of Coorg: It is a small restaurant to enjoy homelike food with quality services. Atithi: It is a popular vegetarian restaurant that serves delicious pure-vegetarian dishes.

Cafe Hay Shack: In a good ambiance, one can enjoy various cuisines like continental, Chinese, Thai, and South Indian.

Green Land Restaurant: It is a Kerala style of restaurant serving great non-veg food. Apart from them, there are some good restaurants in Coorg where you’ll be able to enjoy great North Indian food. Also, don’t miss to try the famous coffee.

Shopping (What & Where to Shop in Coorg)

Shopping in Coorg (Kodagu) will be a excellent experience for its visitors. They can pick up some unique local made goods from here. Some of the popular items to buy in Coorg are its coffee produce, local spices like pepper, nutmeg and cardamom, which you can buy from the Friday Market. You can also shop some of the locally produced honey from ‘Kakkabe’. Local food specialties such as Pandhi, Kadumbuttu, Koli and Noolputu are also some of the good buys. Popular places to shop in Coorg are:

Kushal Nagar: It is an excellent place for browsing and bargaining for Tibetan artifacts. Known for its unique drape with pleats at the back, the Coorg (Kodagu) Silk Sari is available at the plenty of sari shops in the region. Sandalwood oil, wood carvings, homemade wine and few other things can be also purchased from here.