Coorg (Kodagu) — the "Scotland of India" — is Karnataka's misty hill district famous for coffee plantations, waterfalls, and spice gardens. No airport, but easy to reach by air + road.
How to Reach Coorg by Air
Must-Do in Coorg
- Coffee plantation stay: Wake up to misty hills and fresh coffee — from Rs. 3,000/night
- Abbey Falls: 70-foot waterfall in a coffee plantation setting
- Raja's Seat: Sunset viewpoint with garden — where Kodava kings watched sunsets
- Dubare Elephant Camp: Bathe and feed elephants on the Cauvery River
- Pork curry (Pandhi Curry): Kodava specialty — must-try local cuisine
Best Season
October-March: Cool, misty, perfect for trekking. Monsoon (June-Sep): Lush green, heavy rain — beautiful but wet. April-May: Warm but still pleasant in the hills.