Karnataka's most popular weekend escape — through the coffee and spice estates of Coorg (Kodagu district). Madikeri is the main town; the estates around Virajpet and Gonikoppal are quieter.
NH-275 via Mysore or the scenic route via Kushalnagar. Friday evening departure hits traffic — Saturday morning is cleaner.
Namdroling Monastery — the Golden Temple — is here. Worth an hour stop.
Most amenities and hotel options. Abbey Falls, Raja Seat, Omkareshwara Temple. Book a coffee estate stay for the full experience.
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