Last Updated on Monday, 20 December 2010 18:24
Coorg Homestay Estate Stay
Best way to explore natural
charm of Kodagu (Coorg) is to stay at one of the numerous homestays you
will find across Coorg
district. Coorg Homestays lets you experience the rich Kodava culture and
cuisine.Coorg Estate Stays (where you get to stay in Coffee/ Spice
Plantation)
provides a break from the ordinary.
Most
of the homestays and Estatestays at Coorg require advance
booking of atleast three days.
Homestays in Coorg
Coorg is a popular weekend destination from Bangalore. It is important to know that Coorg is the name of the district and not that of a single place.There are many tourist destinations within Coorg and is best to experience Coorg over at least two to three weekend trips rather than one hurried weekend trip. Key Coorg circuits with details of homestay options in each destination are provided below:
1.
Madikeri: Head to a homestay near Madikeri if you want to be close to a big town. Attractions that can be covered with a stay at
Madikeri include - Abbey
Falls, Raja's seat ,Omkareshwara temple,Bhagamandala (40 Kms from
Madikeri - confluence of Cauvery, Kannike and Sujyothi
rivers);Talacauvery (Cauvery originates from here),Brahmagiri peak (at
Talacauvery). Madikeri is the biggest town at Coorg and there are
homestay options both within town limits as well as in estates located
at the outskirts of the town.
Listing of Budget Madikeri
Homestay options
2.
Siddapur : If your plan is to
have a relaxing weekend and are into birding and long walks in a coffee
estate, you should head to a homestay at Siddapur. Homestays at
Siddapur & Ammati are in midst of well maintained spice and
coffee plantations. The other key attraction at Siddapur is angling in
the Kummethodu river
Listing of Siddapur
Homestay options
3.
Kushalnagar :Homestay options at Kushalnagar is prefered by
fishing enthusiasts as it is close to Valnur Fishing Camp . Other attractions nearby include Cauvery
Nisargadama, Dubare
Elephant Camp,Harangi Dam,
Bylukuppa (Tibetian Village). There are plenty of coffee curing works
too at Kushalnagar.
Listing of budget Kushalnagar
Homestays
4. Kakkabe : Kakkabe is the
ideal base station for the Thadiyendamol trek. Most of the
homestays at Kakkabe organize guides who will help you with your trek
to Thadiyendamol. Other key attractions at Kakkabe include Padi
Igguthappa temple,
Nalkand Palace and a visit to the many apiaries who
organize "Honey Walk"
Listing of Kakkabe
Homestay options
5. Nagarhole : Nagarhole is
one of the best maintained wildlife national parks in India. There are
only expensive resorts within the sanctuary. Experiential travelers
looking for homestay experience need to stay at Kutta or at Srimangala
Listing of Nagarhole
Homestay options
From Kutta, one can visit the Irpu Falls and also the Irpu Rameshwara temple
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