What to do and see in Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

November 18, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

The misty hills, lush teakwood and sandalwood forests, and acres of tea and coffee plantations of Kodagu are, in a word, stunning. Also known as Coorg and dubbed "The Scotland of India," Kodagu is a postcard-perfect region of scattered villages and hamlets, which are the epitome of old-world charm. Kodagu is ideal for outdoor activities such as trekking, angling and white-water rafting, and major festivals like Keil Poldu (worship of weapons), Cauvery Shankaramana (return of the river goddess) and the Huttari (harvest) festival are a huge draw.
Restaurants in Kodagu (Coorg)

1. Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation

Katekeri Road, Madikeri 571201 India +91 96771 29651 [email protected] http://www.mercaragoldestate.com
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5.0 based on 199 reviews

Mercara Gold Estate Coffee Plantation

Mercara Gold Estate is a 20 year old coffee and spice farm 8 KM from Madikeri, Coorg. The farm is unique as all the spices are grown and well organised. There is also coffee processing and roasting at the estate itself. The estate offers a guided tour of the farm and visitors are introduced to all the different crops as well as roasting process. The tour takes about a hour and coffee is served at the end of it. Visitors also can buy some farm fresh products.

Reviewed By MilinGeorge

We were guided by Mr Ravi. He is very kind and knowledgeable guide who has a good knowledge about the plantation and explained everything about verities of coffee and spices. Enjoyed the plantation visit especially my son Evan he enjoyed walking through that plantation with Mr Ravi.

2. Cauvery River

Talakaveri India
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4.5 based on 159 reviews

Cauvery River

Reviewed By Travelloready - Ahmedabad, India

loved the view the surrounding full of Green Nature... Life away from Busy city life ... beautiful river you see crossing most of the Karnataka

3. Brahmagiri Hill

India
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Brahmagiri Hill

4. Igguthappa Temple

Near Virajpet, Kakkabe India
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Igguthappa Temple

Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune, India

This was our second visit to this temple. Lord Subrahmanya had fulfilled many of our wishes after our first visit so we had to come back. The deity is known as Lord Igguthappa by the Kodavas. He is considered to be a provider of food and the one who fulfils his devotee’s desires. During the harvest festival, paddy is first harvested in the fields belonging to the Lord, and only then the people of Kodagu celebrate the festival. The priest here meets each individual devotee personally and gives them his blessings. Even though we could not speak Kannada he got across to us very well and it felt good to talk to him and get the blessings of the God. He then took us to the kitchen where we received the ‘Maha-Prasad’ in the form of a full meal of rice, sambar and a sweet dish. The temple is located in a very natural and beautiful setting, surrounded by hills and forests. It is definitely a must visit if you are in the South of Kodagu, and if you are a believer of the Hindu traditions.

5. Mallalli Falls

Somvarpet 573123 India
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Mallalli Falls

Reviewed By sreekanthmohanan87 - Hyderabad, India

The falls are situated at a distance of 25 kilometres from Somwarpet.Mallalli falls - its orchestra of water, good location.The best time to visit the falls is the monsoon season as during this time the falls have plenty of water. Even the greenery around is at its best during this time. During summer season, the water of the fall almost dries down. Visiting during rainy season can be a good idea.

6. Tadiandamol Peak

Yevakapadi, 571212 India
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Tadiandamol Peak

Reviewed By Sudhhii - Bengaluru, India

Have to take local jeeps, even though expensive, to avoid messing ones own vehicle due crass roads and steep uphill drives. This is a viewpoint with a very little trek, carrying camera was worth it. A nominal 25/- was collected by the State Govt, maybe for upkeep charges. Sunrise and Sunset are the best times to visit this place. This place is best avoided during sunny/ hot weather. Also advisable not to litter.

7. Mandalpatti

Madikeri India
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4.5 based on 625 reviews

Mandalpatti

Mandalpatti, crowned at a height of 1600m, is situated at around 18 km from Madikeri, Coorg. Gradually evolving as one of the best tourist spots in Coorg, this fascinating trail is located en route to Abbey Falls.

Reviewed By SaqibKhatib - Mumbai, India

Visited Coorg for a day and decided to drive up to Mandalpatti! The roads going uphill are a bit rough so a small vehicle would be a little uncomfortable but a regular sedan or an SUV would be easy to drive up to the top. From the top, you can get a offroading SUV for about INR 750 per person which takes you to a point in Mandalpatti which has a splendid 360 degree view once you climb a small hilltop after the Offroading experience. The scenery is breathtaking especially in the evening when the fog starts covering the valleys! A must see location if you visit Coorg! One or two days are sufficient to see all of Coorg!

8. Talakaveri Temple

Brahmagiri Hill, Talacauvery India
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4.5 based on 227 reviews

Talakaveri Temple

Reviewed By KarthikRamachandran - Bengaluru, India

Birth place of River Kaveri, Tala Kaveri temple is located on top of Bhramagiri hills. The temple worships Kaveri river and has separate idols for Lord Ganesha, Agasteshwarar and Kaveri amma. A small yet beautiful temple, a must visit and if you are Kodagu area. We drove from Virajpet and the drive was wonderful. It felt as if we had large swathes of road just for ourselves.

9. Kote Betta

Sirangalli, Madikeri India
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Kote Betta

Reviewed By Sudhhii - Bengaluru, India

Visited this place on 31st December 2020. A huge rocky hill covered by mist and having a temple of Shiva at its base. It was fun to scale the rocks to a certain height and feel the mist air. Recommended for Adventurists, couples, families and just about anyone. However please note to respect the temple premises and not litter.

10. Harangi Backwaters

Harangi Backwaters Road, Somvarpet 571236 India +91 97404 22361
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Harangi Backwaters

Reviewed By 495radhaj - Bengaluru, India

Such a beautiful location and we also got to see a number of birds and watched the sunset it’s a must visit

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