Photo: bluedeadpixel / UnsplashCoorg
Karnataka, India
Misty hills, coffee and pepper estates, and homestays run by Kodava families. Coorg is a slow, green escape from Bengaluru and Mysuru.
- Backpacker / day
- ₹1,800–3,000
- Mid-range / day
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Best time
- October to March
- Ideal length
- 3–4 days
Day by day
3-day itinerary
₹5,400–9,000per person on a backpacker budget (estimate), excluding travel to get there
- 1
Day 1: Madikeri
Raja's Seat viewpoint, Madikeri Fort, and Abbey Falls, then check into an estate homestay.
- 2
Day 2: Plantations and the Kaveri
A guided coffee estate walk in the morning, then Bhagamandala and Talakaveri, the source of the Kaveri.
- 3
Day 3: Dubare and Bylakuppe
Dubare on the Kaveri, then the Golden Temple at Namdroling Monastery in Bylakuppe on the way out towards Mysuru.
When to go
- Jan★ Best
- Feb★ Best
- Mar★ Best
- AprGood
- MayGood
- Jun—
- Jul—
- Aug—
- Sep—
- Oct★ Best
- Nov★ Best
- Dec★ Best
October to March.
Money notes
Many homestays include home-cooked Kodava meals, which are a highlight and save on food. Local buses are limited away from Madikeri, so plan on a few taxi rides.