Coorg (Kodagu)

Kodagu's hills are covered in coffee and pepper under a forest canopy. Plantation stays, waterfalls, slow drives and Kodava food make it an easy, green escape that works for families and couples alike.

Places we love here

• Nature

  Abbey Falls

  A waterfall framed by coffee estates, reached by a short downhill path.

• Experiences

  Coffee estate walk

  Many estates and homestays offer guided walks explaining coffee from cherry to cup.

• Nature

  Dubare river forest

  A forest camp on the Kaveri river. Activities vary by season and water level.

• Food

  Kodava lunch

  Try pandi curry, akki otti and bamboo shoot dishes at a Kodava home kitchen.

• Viewpoints

  Mandalpatti viewpoint

  Grassland hilltop reached by jeep. Mist rolls through in the morning.

• Culture

  Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe

  A large Tibetan monastery in one of India's main Tibetan settlements.

• Viewpoints

  Raja's Seat sunset

  A garden viewpoint in Madikeri overlooking layered hills.

• Lesser-known · lesser-known

  Tadiandamol trek

  Kodagu's highest peak, a full-day hike through shola forest and grassland.