Coorg

Unni Mohanadas November 26, 2019 Uncategorized 0

Coorg – Scotland of India

Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. . It is famous for its scenic beauty and coffee plantations. The climate and meadows earned it the name Scotland of India

History

The Kodavas were the earliest inhabitants and agriculturists in Kodagu, having lived there for centuries.
The Haleri dynasty, ruled Kodagu between 1600 and 1834.
In 1770 a disputed succession led to the intervention of Hyder Ali of Mysore in favour of Linga Raja, who had fled to him for justice, and whom he placed on the throne benevolently.
In 1834, the East India Company annexed Kodagu into British India
In 1956, when India’s state boundaries were reorganized along linguistic lines, it became a district of the then Mysore state.

Activities for tourists

Jeep ride through off beat trails
Visit Abbey falls
Visit Talakauvery
Trek through forrest or coffee palntation
Visit Namdroling monastery

How to reach there

Air

Mangalore Airport, located about 160 km away, is the nearest airport to Coorg. The airport has scheduled flights to major Indian cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad.

Rail

Mysore Junction, located around 95 km away is the nearest railway station to Coorg. It is connected to major India cities through trains

Road

Coorg is connected to Mysore and Bengaluru through road network

Nearby destinations for tour operators / travel agents