Coorg tourism
information & packages
Madikeri Taluk/Province: Madikeri or Mercara is the district capital. It
is also called as the 'Scotland of India' and ' The Kashmir of Karnataka'.
It is blest with romantic earlymorning mist, lofty mountains, the
picturesque serene, eye catching water falls. Mercara is one of the best
place to relax. Mercara attracts lakhs of people from all over during
Dushera festival. Virajpet Taluk/Province: Virajpet, Gonicoppa and
Ponnampet are the areas where coffee, cardamom, pepper, oranges and now
vanila are grown in plenty. Virajpet, a small town, reputed to be the
largest producer of honey in Asia. Virajpet is a hot spot especially
during the Shivaratri festival. Many Estate owners are willing to let
people spend their holidays in Private Estate cottages and even taste
typical local meal for a very nominal amount. The estate owners themselves
play the host (Please remember, the people of Coorg are best known for
their hospitality). Somwarpet Taluk/Province: Kushalnagar is another major
town of Somwarpet Province/Taluk. This is more modernised than the others
as it is very close to Mysore, say about 45 Kms or approximately 1.30 hrs
drive. Kushalnagar also houses one of the largest Buddist Temples and a
Tibetian camp.
