Coorg Family Packages

Forested hills, spice and coffee plantation, and amazing waterfalls have been attracting a growing number of travelers every year. Kodagu is the official name for Coorg and is the most sought after holiday destination in South India. The place is not only popular for its natural beauty but also famous for hospitable culture and delicious food. In spite of recent urbanization, Coorg’s natural beauty has been well-preserved. Escape from the hustle bustle of the city and spend some time close to nature with our Coorg family packages.

Amazing weather with beautiful landscapes, rich heritage, and simplicity of the people make Coorg the most interesting place to visit. The remarkable destination is an undisputable choice for travelers looking for some serene and tranquil time in nature’s paradise.

Places to Visit in Coorg

Blessed with a bounty of natural offerings, including lush green forests, coffee plantations, cascading waterfalls, abundant flora and fauna, rich history, and adventurous trails, Coorg has no dearth of attractions to keep the explorer in you hooked throughout the journey. Let’s take a look at a few of the major attractions of this mesmerizing hill station that is meant to leave you spellbound like no other place.

1. Abbey Falls

The breathtaking view of Abbey Falls makes it the most popular destination in Coorg. It is located near the town of Madikeri and is one of the biggest waterfalls in Coorg. The beautiful waterfall finds itself in between coffee plantation and cardamom estates. See the waterfall closely by walking on the hanging bridge. The best time to visit Abbey Falls is either during monsoon or just after the monsoon is over.

2. Dubare Elephant Camp

One of the most exciting things to do on the Coorg family trip is to get close to elephants at the Dubare Elephant Camp. This camp is a training camp for elephants where over 150 elephants are trained, fed, and given a bath by mahouts. Spend a day and participate in feeding and giving a bath to these enchanting creatures. A perfect spot to enjoy a picnic with loved ones, especially when you are all wildlife lovers. Replete with lush greenery and astonishing wildlife, your day is sorted as you get on an excursion to this place.

3. Nagarhole National Park

If you love wildlife, Nagarhole National Park is one of the unmissable places to visit on a family trip to Coorg. This park is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park and comes under the Nilgiri biosphere reserve. The park is home to amazing waterfalls, hills, valleys, and forests. The highest density of herbivores in Asia can be found in this park and animals like elephants, gaurs, tigers, bears can be spotted in the park. Travelers come here for bird-watching as well, as more than 200 species of birds can be found.

4. Raja’s Seat

Raja’s Seat is in the town of Madikeri and is believed to be the most charming place in the entire Coorg. It is the popular sunset point with the most breathtaking view of the green valley. The place is surrounded by splendid gardens and musical fountains. During the reign of kings, the place was mostly visited by kings and their queens to spend time together and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

5. Madikeri Fort

Also known as Mercara Fort, this fort was rebuilt and restructured in granite by Tipu Sultan. The fort has its own history of building and rebuilding and displays the weapons used during the era. You will also find a lot of artifacts in the museum that give an insight into what elapsed during the time of Tipu Sultan. The office of the Deputy Commissioner of Madikeri is also located inside the Fort’s premises. Madikeri Fort is a popular tourist attraction in Coorg and is visited by a lot of people throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit

Summer Season

Summers in Coorg starts from March and end in the month of May, the weather is cool and pleasant. Many people travel to Coorg during summers to escape the scorching heat. The temperature fluctuates between 20-degrees Celcius to 35-degrees Celcius. The place gets crammed with local and foreign tourists during summers, so it is advisable to book the Coorg family trip in advance. During summers, the days are a little warm but evenings and mornings are blissful.

Monsoon Season

From June to September Coorg experiences maximum rainfall and the entire area is looking more refreshed and bright. The temperature ranges from 20-degrees Celcius to 30-degrees Celcius. If you are looking for some adventure in Coorg, travel during monsoon and try out whitewater rafting, kayaking, and canoeing in the gushing water.

The late monsoon months are from October to November and the valley looks fresh and rejuvenated after the recent spate of rains. If you are looking for trekking and hiking these months are perfect to plan a family trip to Coorg.

Winter Season

Coorg experiences winters from December to February and the temperature ranges from 10-degrees Celcius to 25-degrees Celcius. During winters the place is again flooded with travelers as wildlife safaris, bird-watching, and trekking are enjoyed the most during winters.

How to Reach

By Air

Mangalore International Airport is the nearest airport to Coorg which is about 160 kilometers away. Another international airport near to Coorg is Bangalore International Airport which is about 265 kilometers away. From both the airports, you can easily get a cab to Coorg. So, if money is not a concern for you, book yourself a flight to this charming hill station, and get there in no time for a wonderful experience.

By Road

There are a number of government and deluxe buses available from Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore which run daily. You can board any of these buses and reach Coorg easily. You can also book a private cab or drive through yourself to Coorg, from Bangalore it takes about four and a half hours to reach.

By Train

Mysore railway station is the nearest to Coorg, about 95 kilometers away. After arriving at the railway station, you can book a taxi to Coorg.

Opt for the medium of transportation that suits you well in regards to traveling to Coorg; and get ready for an excursion in the midst of serene yet enchanting landscapes while booking one of our Coorg family tour packages. Replete with natural beauty, lush green forests, alluring rivers, astonishing wildlife, and much more, this place has a lot to savor for you on a family holiday with your loved ones. So, do not wait much for getting a family tour plan for Coorg from our travel portal. Book one now, and get ready for a magical sojourn like never before.