Question 1

What is the best time to visit Coorg for camping?

Accepted Answer

If you are an adventurer fanatic then the best time to visit Coorg for camping is in the months of October and November. This is the best time to go hiking and trekking in the Western Ghats. Coorg is a place for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. You will fall in love with the serenity of the place. Many adventure enthusiasts also prefer to come to Coorg in the months of July in order to make the most out of the rainy season as Coorg begins to flourish with the very first drizzles of rain.

Question 2

Can we do camping in Coorg during the monsoon also?

Accepted Answer

The monsoon camping and trekking activities in Coorg are gaining popularity among the tourists. They love to go trekking and camping in some of the famous places like Raja’s Seat and Mandal Patti in the course of their stay in Coorg. Camping in the midst of the natural scenic beauty would just be awesome in the monsoon days with a little drizzle all around. However, you need to take all the safety precautions when camping. Being prepared for the worst case is always best when thinking of outdoor camping.

Question 3

Why is Coorg so famous for camping?

Accepted Answer

Coorg is a little town in southern Karnataka embraced by the Western Ghats. The natural scenic setting makes for one of the top places for camping activities. It has numerous breathtaking sights and a wide collection of flora and fauna. Coorg is also known all over the world for its coffee plantation. Camping in the middle of a coffee plantation is surely one of a kind experience.

Question 4

Is it worth visiting Coorg for camping?

Accepted Answer

Coorg is absolutely one of the best places to visit for any adventure and nature lover. Coorg is at its best in the monsoons and many people come here in the rainy season for various camping and trekking activities. If you are interested to spend your holiday in camps then there is no better place in India than Coorg.

Question 5

How far is Coorg from Bangalore? How to reach Coorg from Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

Coorg is about 245 km away from the state capital of Bangalore. You can easily reach Coorg from Bangalore by means of trains and buses and it takes about 6 hours of travel time. You can choose to drive down the highway to reach Coorg by your own vehicle as well. You will surely love the drive through the greenery. Being close to Bangalore, it is one of the most loved weekend getaway spots for bachelors and couples.

Question 6

Where is Coorg located? How can I reach Coorg?

Accepted Answer

Coorg is located on the Western Ghats. It is situated about 245 km away from Bangalore, 120 km from Mysore and 135 km from Mangalore. -Coorg has superb connectivity with all the nearby cities. You can easily reach Coorg by means of direct buses. You can hop on any of the KSRTC buses that ply regularly from the nearby cities to Coorg. -The nearest airport from Coorg is Mysore airport, which is at a distance of 120 km. You can also fly to Mangalore and Bangalore and then take the road to reach Coorg. -If you love driving down the mountainous roads and greenery, then you can also take your car.

Question 7

Are Coorg and Madikeri the same?

Accepted Answer

Coorg and Madikeri are not the same. These are two different places and the distance between Coorg and Madikeri is 17 km by road. However, Madikeri is referred to as Coorg many a time as it is situated close to Coorg. If you are planning to go to Coorg, then it is pretty easy to include Madikeri in your plan. Madikeri and Coorg are the treasured possessions of Karnataka. These places are serene and peaceful all over the year. Most of the newly-weds prefer to go to Madikeri and Coorg for a romantic weekend.

Question 8

Which is the best month to visit Coorg?

Accepted Answer

The best month to visit Coorg is from November to February. The temperature in these months drops below 10 degrees making adventure more fun. If you want to enjoy the monsoon in Coorg, then you can also visit in the month of July. The natural beauty of Coorg gets lovelier in this month after the very first monsoon rains. On a lighter note, if nature fascinates you then you can come down to Coorg at any time of the year. It won’t disappoint you for sure. It would definitely have something or the other to offer.

Question 9

How many days are required to visit Coorg?

Accepted Answer

It is a matter of fact that you can cover the entire Coorg in just two days, however, if you want to take away the real fun of Coorg with you then you need to spend a minimum of seven days. In these seven days, you should make plans for going camping and trekking to the mountaintops and familiarizing yourself with the Coorg lifestyle.

Question 10

What are the things to buy in Coorg?

Accepted Answer

Coorg is no less than a paradise for shopaholics. When you are Coorg, you can think of buying coffee, organic spices, dry fruits, honey, oranges, exotic homemade wines, local delicacies, handmade chocolates, pandi curry ingredients, silk saris, and gold jewelry.