Category: Kodagu

Coorg, officially Known as Kodagu is an exotic hill station that lies amidst serene mountain ranges of western ghats, Karnataka. As you step into this land aromatic coffee plantations would welcome you with open arms. Surreal Kodagu hosts everything from green rolling hills to misty mountains to wandering streams to waterfalls to dense forests to caves to temples to forts to museums. Hence, this slice of heaven is also known as the “Scotland Of India”.Besides this, Kodagu is known for its unique culture and tradition people follow. People who belong to this region are called “Kodavas” and they are basically nature worshippers. No wonder why Coorg has maintained all its glory and charm all these years. Never miss an opportunity to witness Kodavas Marriage, dance, Sword Fight, and martial arts. This post will take you through the places you can visit and things you can do while in Kodagu. Outside of this, tourists can indulge in various activities like river rafting, trekking, Hiking, Boating, Safari, bird watching, and rappelling. Best Places To Visit In Kodagu Or Coorg Namdroling Monastery Bylakuppe ( Golden Temple) Namdroling Monastery is located in camp 4 of settlement and is renowned for its Golden temple. There are 3 golden statues that are 60 ft tall and they represent 3 forms of Buddha. Temples here are vibrant, peaceful, and colorful with exotic paintings, huge halls to meditate, and tall statues. You can witness mass prayers of monks, gaze around the monasteries, and watch hundreds of monks in conversation with one other. But if you are looking for a peaceful environment certainly this is not the place. Because this place is flooded with 100’s of tourists every day. You can explore towns that are structured similar to that of Tibet, also visit 12 monasteries and 13  Tibetian settlements areas.