Coorg – India’s Very Own Scotland

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Coorg in Karnataka located on the Western Ghats is a land of hill stations. Coorg’s economy is dependent on tourism, agriculture, forestry and the plantations of coffee. One of the popular hill stations with a difference to see and situated at 252 km from Bangalore is Madikeri hill station when you take Coorg tour package. Though small, it makes a perfect destination to sit back, enjoy and relax once you are out of the hustle and bustle of a busy life. You can avail the Coorg Tour Packages to enjoy with not only family but friends too.
Why Coorg
Thousands of tourists consider affordable Coorg Holiday Packages from all over the country and international tourists also throng to see the ranges of mountains that are truly mesmerizing. Through this hilly region you get to see flowing, the Cauvery River’s tranquil waters and verdant greenery of the surrounding areas. The place is well known for the beautiful cardamom, coffee, spice and tea plantations ...
... and the Great Madikeri Fort. Madikeri is known as India’s Scotland as well. Coorg is set amidst forests of teak wood, deep valleys and mountain ranges.
Tourists can visit a manmade island, Nisargadharana at Talakaveri at the origin of the River Kaveri in Coorg. The best thing to do is book in advance for cheap Coorg Vacation Package. Here one can get to see the beautiful Abbey falls, the Iruppa Falls, Dubare Elephant Camp, a resort for holidaying and the Nagarhole National Park. Coorg was called as Kodaimalenadu or Kodagu which means thick forests on a steep mountain. History of the place dates back as far as 888 AD.
Many dynasties like the Nayakas, Gangas, Hoysalas, Kadambas, Changalvas, Cholas and Kongalvas ruled Coorg. Lots of trekking and sightseeing opportunities are provided by the Coorg Holiday Package here. A prison, beautiful palace and chapel built in the nineteenth century are places to visit. The town is overlooked by the fort which during the nights is indeed breathtaking. The Raja’s Seat is a must visit. To see the beautiful sunsets in the evening, tourists in thousands throng to Coorg.
The Coorg tour package takes you to the Abbey Falls a perfect place for picnicking and lazing around. The beautiful Bhangamandala temple constructed at the river junctions of Sujyothi, Cauvery and Kanika are worth visiting. Under one roof you get to see a number of shrines. Reaching Coorg is easy from the Mangalore airport at just a 30 minutes driver. The place is well connected by rail and road from places like Calicut, Bangalore and Mysore.
If you are considering a Coorg Vacation Package from a foreign country there are many destinations offering flights to connect you to Coorg directly. Vyotti, Pandhi, Bembla curry, Koli and Kadumbuttu, vegetables and hot rice are the local sumptuous dishes served at restaurants and eating joints. Besides this sambar, idli, dosa and vada, the dishes from Southern India are also served. If you want to get away from everyday routine then Coorg makes a perfect holiday destination