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Mapsofindia.com Newsletter
November 25, 2011 |
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| Location of Coorg |
| Located in the state of Karnataka, Coorg lies at a distance of 252 kms from Bangalore. Coorg or Kodagu (originally known as Kodaimalenadu) literally means "Dense Forest on Steep Hill". Fondly known as the Scotland of India, Coorg has a lot to offer tourists in the form of mist covered hills, lush green forests, acres of tea and coffee plantations and orange groves. Apart from its rich natural beauty, Coorg is known for its rich history and delicious culinary delights. |
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| Tourist Attractions in Coorg |
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| Being blessed with rich natural beauty, Coorg has a lot to surprise tourists with. Here are a few tourist attractions in Coorg |
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Raja's Seat |
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Mandikeri Fort |
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Abbey Falls |
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Somwarpet |
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Nagarhole National Park |
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| Hotels and Accommodation |
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| Being a popular tourist destination, Coorg has many options when it comes to accommodation and visitors can choose form budget hotels to five star resorts to home stays, depending on their preference. |
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| How to Get to Coorg |
| Coorg is very well connected to the rest of the country and here are few ways to get to Coorg |
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| Rail |
| Mysore, at a distance of 146 km (two and a half hours by road), is the closest railway station to Coorg. Once at Mysore, one can hire a taxi to reach Coorg. |
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| Road |
| Coorg has a strong road network and is well connected to important cities in Karnataka such as, Mysore, Hassan, Mangalore and Bangalore. |
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| Air |
| The closest airport to Coorg is Mangalore, located at a distance of 135 kms from Coorg. This airport is served by all major Indian carriers on a daily basis. |
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