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Coorg, officially known as Kodagu<\/strong>, is a picturesque district located in the southwestern part of Karnataka<\/strong>, India. Nestled in the Western Ghats<\/strong>, it is widely celebrated for its lush greenery, sprawling coffee plantations, pleasant climate, and unique Kodava culture. Often referred to as the \u201cScotland of India\u201d<\/strong>, Coorg is a popular hill station and nature getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geographic Location of Coorg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Country<\/strong><\/td>India<\/td><\/tr>
State<\/strong><\/td>Karnataka<\/td><\/tr>
Region<\/strong><\/td>Southern India<\/td><\/tr>
District Headquarters<\/strong><\/td>Madikeri (also known as Mercara)<\/td><\/tr>
Coordinates<\/strong><\/td>12.3375\u00b0 N, 75.8069\u00b0 E<\/td><\/tr>
Elevation<\/strong><\/td>900 \u2013 1,750 meters above sea level<\/td><\/tr>
Nearby Cities<\/strong><\/td>Mysuru (120 km), Mangaluru (138 km), Bengaluru (267 km)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Highlights of Coorg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tourist Attractions<\/strong>: Abbey Falls, Raja\u2019s Seat, Dubare Elephant Camp, Talakaveri (origin of River Kaveri), and Nisargadhama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit<\/strong>: October to March (pleasant weather), June to September (monsoon beauty).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Languages Spoken<\/strong>: Kannada (official), Kodava, English, and Hindi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Famous For<\/strong>: Coffee plantations, homestays, trekking, honey, and traditional Kodava hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Reach Coorg?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mode of Transport<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
By Air<\/strong><\/td>Nearest airport: Mangalore International Airport (~160 km away)<\/td><\/tr>
By Train<\/strong><\/td>Nearest station: Mysuru (~95 km away)<\/td><\/tr>
By Road<\/strong><\/td>Well-connected by road from cities like Bangalore, Mangalore, and Mysuru<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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