7 Articles on Trekking in Coorg I found Useful for Travelers

I have found 7 articles from famous bloggers on Trekking in Coorg which are useful for Travelers.

We are just back from 4 days bike trip to Coorg from Bangalore, starting from 1st November to 4th November 2018.

Travelling to any new destinations, we both invest some time to know the places, temple histories, places to see around, good restaurants and good accommodations.

So, I have compiled all the blog articles that I read which talk about Coorg travel, Trekking in Coorg, Homestays, Coffee plantation experiences and much more.

And I shared my travel experience in Madikeri Coorg, at the end of this article.

About Coorg – Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. In the area’s north, Madikeri Fort has 2 life-size elephant statues at its entrance, plus a Gothic-style church with a museum on its grounds. Nearby, the Hindu Omkareshwara Temple dates back to the 19th century. Farther north are the domed Raja’s Tomb, a burial place of Kodava kings, and cascading Abbi Falls. (Source Wikipedia)

Part I: 7 Real life Traveler’s experience on Trekking in Coorg

Travel Highway Blog

This is an interesting travel article where every bit of trek to Tadiandamol, Coorg is explained. I loved the way the author narrated her story from start to end of the trekking at Coorg with a group of 15 members. She narrated that how she had a difficult time trekking without proper shoes, lack of water and food supply and unforgettable experience when the team saw a snake in the trails. It was quite an article with many pics.

But, no much information on where she camped (if any), transportation and accommodation details. All I learnt from her article is I would need good supportive shoes, food and water supply and team coordination as I might get split up on the way up.

So, overall this article is helpful for travellers interested in Coorg one day trip and trekking in Coorg.

Thinking Particle Blog

This article caught my interest because the author traveled by bike to Coorg from Bangalore, and shared his both bike ride and trek experience to Mandalapatti. Our extensive Bike ride experiences have taught us many lessons – one of them is “be prepared for any sudden deviation in the plan at any point in time”.

I was not surprised when the author mentioned that they could not go trek on the planned day due to bike ride delay. I could very well relate to our bike ride experiences, where many things went wrong in our bike travel, one of them is in Dubare Elephant Camp.

It is an interesting article to see his pics of his bike ride, trekking and camping in Coorg.

Suramya Blog

This is another useful and descriptive article on one-day trekking in Coorg from Bangalore. If you are looking for a guide on one-day trek guide to tadiandamol from Bangalore, this article explains it all. From her trek experience I understood, they returned on the same day to Bangalore – accommodation details also provided. She has carried her food and water supply, so no complaints on those. Overall it seems to be a pleasant experience. Pics say it all.

Escape To Explore Blog

Yet another descriptive article on one day trek to Tadiandamol, Coorg from Bangalore. I liked the way the author first experienced trekking in rain and kayaking. And her trip ended at Golden temple in Nisargadama. In her words, it is “soul-satisfying experience”. If you are looking for a one-day trek in Coorg or planning to book one-day trekking in Coorg via Thrillophilia, this article would be useful. And useful for travelers looking for Coorg one day trip from Bangalore, especially for trekking plans.

My Recent Trips Blog

Even though the author has not gone any trekking in Coorg trip she went, I listed this article for the information, “do’s and dont’s” from her 3 days and 2 nights travel plan.

She has covered Mysore and Coorg in 3 days, spending 12k on budget. Overall, this is a very useful article for someone who is planning to couple 2 places (Mysore and Coorg) in one trip and how you can make maximum out of the trip sightseeing many places.

Like her, we too did stay in Mysore on day-1, roamed around the cleanest city in the evening, headed to Coorg on day-2. If you are looking for one day trip to Coorg from Mysore, I would suggest following this article, pick the places from her article which would fit your plan (Just saying 🙂 )

Maptia Blog

This is the best Nishani Motte trek (Coorg) blog article I have come across. Author has captured some breathtaking pics in his Nishani Motte Trek, Coorg and shared his 2 days homestay and trekking in Coorg.

You can follow his article if you are planning to go trek to Nishani Motte, I would too in future inspired his very own words in the article,

If you want to  experience wilderness in its rawest form, trails which are crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, fulfilling, leading to the most amazing views and experiences, Nishani Motte gives you that Thrilling Experience ! !”

Am sure you would fall in love with his words and photography. Also you will know all details like Nishani motte from coorg, best place to stay in Coorg etc.,

EvolveBack Blog

This author has written general guidance about –1. Tadiandamol trek 2. Bramagiri Trek 3. Galibeedu Trek and the best season to travel and trekking in Coorg. Wish he had written more about the trekking places in Coorg and added few more pics to narrate the experience. Not much you can learn from his article, but it was in my research list, so sharing with the readers here.

4 Days Road Trip To Coorg From Bangalore (Bangalore to Coorg Bike Trip)

We went on a 4 days road trip to Coorg from Bangalore, by Bike.

Since 2016, travelling to Coorg from Bangalore has been in our travel bucket list. We were hesitant to ride that long bike for being new rides. But, by 2017, we were super confident after numerous bike trips, therefore decided to ride to Coorg, but with enough pit stops.

That’s the reason it was a well planned 4 days long bike trip to Coorg from Bangalore.

From our recent Bangalore to Coorg bike trip – here is what you will takeaway.

  • Bangalore to Coorg road trip travel guide
  • Popular routes with best alternatives
  • Best pit stops
  • Sightseeing guidance to Tibetian temple
  • Dubare elephant camp timings and procedure
  • Places to see in Coorg.

Road Trip To Coorg From Bangalore – 4 days Travel Itinerary

On 1st November 2018, hardly 2 full weeks before our 12 days long bike trip, we went on road trip to Coorg From Bangalore.

Throughout the journey we traveled by our bike, with the help of google maps we enjoyed going to all the places discussed below.

This is how we spent our 4 days of a bike ride to Madikeri, Coorg.

Day 1: Bangalore to Mysuru (150 kms)

Stay – Oyo rooms

Day 2: Mysuru to Madikeri, Coorg (157 Kms)

Sightseeing places: Dubare elephant camp, Tibetian temple (Nisargadama).

Stay at Coorg International Hotel.

Day 3Sightseeing and Explore Coorg

Day 4: Finally Return Coorg to Bangalore (270 kms)

We enjoyed eating in a small – family run restaurant, during our stay in Madikeri.

Coorg road trip pics
Tibetian temple (Nisargadama)
Coorg road trip pics
Tibetian temple (Nisargadama) – Prayer hall

Best Places To See in Coorg

Here is the list of best Places to see in Coorg Abbey Falls, Madikeri.

  • Iruppu Waterfalls, Bramagiri
  • White River Rafting, Barapole river
  • Tadiandamole Peak
  • Iruppu Falls
  • Omkareswara Temple
  • Madikere Fort
  • Honey Valley – Nilakandi Falls
  • Bird Watching
  • Spice and Coffee plantations

In 4 Days Road trip to Coorg From Bangalore – Why Didn’t We Go Trekking

Of our 4 days road trip to Coorg from Bangalore via Mysore, we have spent 2 days in Coorg.

Here is the reason why we did not plan to go trekking in coorg even though I have done all the research.

Some people travel for adventure, some travel to experience the place and culture, some travel for passion and make living, some travel to relax and get away from regular life, some travel for creating memories and experiences. 

We traveled so we could ride the motorbike to the destinations and cherish the whole experience.

So our prime aim is to ride a bike and enjoy the experience on different roads riding to different places.

Also, a disadvantage with riding a bike for such long hours is that we cannot do any sports activities or any physical activities which demand more energy (unless we choose to stay in one place for a very long time). 

All we do is relax at the end of a bike ride, and explore the city where we stay. 

That’s the reason even though I read all the articles and collated all the info, we did not plan to go trekking in Coorg.

Where we went Local Sightseeing in Coorg Madikeri

Mostly we go sightseeing the famous places in our destinations and chill in restaurants, eat the local cuisine and enjoy the vacation.

While we were there in Madikeri, we chose 2 destinations apart from hanging out in cafes and restaurants.

On day 3 of our road trip to Coorg from Bangalore, we went to Raja’s seat and Abbey falls (mini trekking experience).

Sightseeing In Coorg : Raja’s seat

One of the well maintained tourist places to see in Coorg Madikeri is Raja’s seat.

It is a family vacation spot in Madikeri, with minimum entrance fee for adults.

After a hearty complimentary breakfast at Coorg International Hotel, we went to Raja’s seat, about 5 mins ride from our hotel.

We spent great time hanging around the park, clicking pics on the cliff of Raja’s seat.

The view was awesome and we clicked many pics before we left the place to hang out in a nearby small cafe.

coorg bike trip pics
Raja’s Seat view – Madikeri

Sightseeing In Coorg : Abbey Falls Madikeri

Even Though we didn’t go on a trek in Coorg during our stay, the trip to Abbey falls gave us a mini trekking experience.

After about a 15 mins bike ride from the hotel to Abbey falls checkpost, we walked down the stairs for about 20 mins to reach the falls.

But it was worth the sweat, spent time clicking pics, amazed at the falling river standing behind the barricade.

The crowd was moderate and a security guard was there to stop any trespassers from playing in the river.

Coorg Sightseeing pics
Abbey Falls – Travelduo Pics

Places To see Near Coorg

  • Dubare Elephant Camp – Elephant Safari and Elephant bathing, wildlife photography, River rafting
  • Nisargadhama Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery)
  • Nagarhole National Park (Wildlife safari at 6am to 8am, so you need to be there by 5.45 am atleast)
  • Wayanad Hill station
  • Kabini River (River view and plenty of resorts for stay)
  • Talakadu (Origin of Talakaveri, Play in the river, Visit famous ancient temples being buried under sand)
  • Somanathapura – Chennakesava temple (Ancient Hoysala Architecture under Archaeology department)
  • Mysore (Famous Tourist destination – Mysore Zoo, Palace, Sri Chamundeswari hills, Brindavan garden, Tippu Sultan Fort etc.,)
  • Srirangapatna – Sri Ranganathar Temple.
  • Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

In this 4 days road trip to Coorg from Bangalore, we have visited Mysore, Dubare (missed) and Nisargadama golden temple before reaching Coorg.

Related

My Disappointment story in Dubare Elephant camp – How we missed the Elephant bath timings

We have been to Mysore more than a dozen times in the past years, and explored all the places. And we have been to Talakadu, Srirangapatna and Somanathapura on our various one day bike trips from Bangalore.

Also we have been on Wildlife safari to Nagarhole national park when we were on a 3 days road trip from Bangalore to Wayanad. In the same trip, on the way back we have visited Kabini river too.

Basically, we have been to all the places in our travel History. :- ) .

Is it Safe to Travel From Bangalore to Coorg Bike trip?

Now the most important question everyone asks -How safe it is to go on road trip to Coorg from Bangalore?.

Going to a hill station like Coorg arises this common question, especially with the wildlife starting from Nagerhole.

Here are few things to know about road safety in your Bangalore to Coorg Bike trip or car trip:

  • From Bangalore to Mysore, you would be enjoying 4 ways road with divided roads on Mysore Highways.
  • If you are taking you Kanakapura road to reach Mysore, then you will have undiveded road but with far less traffic. A peaceful and greenary road compared to Mysore highways.
  • Read more…

Bangalore to Coorg Bike trip – Overall Experience

This was a successful 4 days road trip experience to Coorg.

Overall we had a good time –

– visiting Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple (also Cauvery Nisargadama)

– bike riding / roaming around the places near Madikeri (mainly Raja’s seat and Abbey falls),

-enjoying local food and coffee, clicking lots of pics and making memories.

We didn’t buy any Coorg spices nor Coorg coffee because we were limited by luggage space. But would love to buy some on our next road trip to Coorg from Bangalore.

Now you can also plan for a 4 days road trip to Coorg From Bangalore. You could also add many sightseeing places near Coorg from the list above. Also plan for trekking in Coorg.

Or you could spend just a day or two only in Coorg, because there are many local sightseeing places in Coorg Madikeri.

If you are planning road trip from Mysore, you could cover more places beyond Coorg – like Kabini River, Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad etc.,

So overall it was very memorable and pleasant road trip from Coorg to Bangalore.