Dubare Elephant Camp
Kushalnagar 3 hrs
Interact with elephants, including bathing and feeding them, at this unique camp.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Kannada and Kodava Takk and English and Malayalam
Local currency
INR
(INR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Madikeri
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Expected in restaurants/hotels, small amounts
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Pandhi Curry
Kadambuttu
Noolputtu
Bamboo Shoot Curry
When to visit Coorg
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: November
Busiest: Oct-Mar
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Jan85
Pleasant, cool mornings
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Feb80
Mild, dry, clear skies
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Mar70
Warm days, pleasant evenings
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Apr60
Getting warmer, pre-monsoon
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May50
Hot, occasional showers
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Jun30
Heavy monsoon rains
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Jul20
Very heavy rains, misty
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Aug35
Monsoon continues, lush
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Sept65
Post-monsoon, green, fresh
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Oct90
Ideal, pleasant, clear
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Nov95
Best weather, cool
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Dec90
Cool, crisp, festive
Things to do in Coorg
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
4 places
Coffee Plantation Tour
Various 2.5 hrs
Explore verdant coffee estates and learn about the bean-to-cup process.
Talakaveri
Bhagamandala 2 hrs
Discover the sacred origin point of the River Kaveri amidst scenic hills.
Trekking in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Somwarpet 6 hrs
Embark on invigorating treks through dense forests and diverse wildlife.
Best in the evening
1 place
Raja's Seat
Madikeri 1 hr
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic sunset views from this historic viewpoint.
Any time of day
2 places
Abbey Falls
Madikeri 1.5 hrs
Witness the majestic Abbey Falls cascading amidst lush coffee plantations.
Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple)
Bylakuppe 2 hrs
Visit the stunning Tibetan Buddhist monastery with its vibrant golden statues.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Coorg
Straight-line distance from the centre of Coorg.
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