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About Coorg



Coorg or Kodagu is a district in Karnataka. By booking a Bangalore to Coorg bus, one can enjoy a wonderful road journey and capture the picturesque views of Karnataka’s lush hills. Situated at the slopes of Western Ghats, this place is best known for its coffee plantations. The misty landscapes of Coorg offer a serene atmosphere perfect for travelling, exploring, and enjoying. Its lush green forests, tea gardens, and coffee estates together make this place a stunning beauty. Due to its breathtaking sceneries, Coorg is also called the Scotland of India.



Madikeri, also known as Coorg during the British rule, is the district headquarters and a hill town. When the British colonized this place, they established coffee plantations here. Today, Coorg is the largest coffee-producing district in India. Coorg has an old-world charm to it. The natives of Coorg are known as Kodavas. The main languages of this place are Kannada, Kodagu, and Kodava.




Things to See in Coorg



Situated at 1150 m above sea level, Coorg is full of enchantingly beautiful landscapes. From its misty mountains to tropical forests, coffee and tea plantations to colourful scenery, Coorg has a lot to offer to visitors. Some major tourist places to see in Coorg are Abbey Falls, Dubare Elephant Camp, Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Madikeri Fort, Iruppu Falls, Gaddige Raja’s Tomb, Rameshwara Temple, Mandalpatti, Harangi Dam, etc.



Fishing, river rafting, sightseeing, heritage tour, hiking, camping, trekking, and quad biking are among the plenty of things that one can do in Coorg. There are many markets for shopping nearby where you can buy souvenirs.




Best Time to Visit Coorg



Coorg has a tropical climate. It experiences heavy rainfalls during the monsoon, which lasts for three to four months. The ideal time to visit Coorg is between November and May. If you are coming to Coorg from Bangalore by bus, you will experience pleasant weather during this period, perfect for exploring the place.




How to Reach Coorg


Coorg is well-connected by road, train, and air transport. Situated 160 km away, Mangalore is the nearest airport to Coorg. One can travel by air through direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.



For travelling to Coorg by bus, one can book Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses online on the redBus mobile application or website. There are many private bus services operating from all major cities to Coorg. For train travel, the nearest station to Coorg is Mysore. You can also visit Coorg through Mangalore and Hassan railway stations.




How to Reach Coorg from Bangalore


The distance between Bangalore and Coorg is about 267 km. The time taken for travelling from Bangalore to Coorg is around 5 hr 36 min.



To reach Coorg from Bangalore, one can book a bus online on redBus. The process of booking is relatively easy and includes three simple steps:


  • Enter the journey details and click search.
  • Choose from the available bus operators and select seats and boarding and drop-off points.
  • Pay the amount to confirm the ticket.

Top Bus Routes to Coorg

There are plenty of buses that connect Coorg to different parts of the country via road. Travellers can select bus routes according to their requirements while booking a bus online. redBus works with some of the best bus operators in Coorg and offers a range of options to passengers when it comes to selecting the bus routes to Coorg. Some major bus routes for Coorg are as follows:




  • Bangalore to Coorg
  • Bidadi to Coorg
  • Mysore to Coorg
  • Mandya to Coorg
  • Ramanagaram to Coorg
  • Bus Stops around Coorg


There are several bus stops around Coorg serving the various needs and preferences of the travellers. While booking a bus for Coorg on redBus, passengers are given the option to select their boarding and drop-off points. Listed below are some of the popular bus stops around Coorg:


  • Madikeri Bus Stand
  • Suntikoppa Bus Stop
  • Bylakuppe Bus Station
  • Old Private Bus Stop Madikeri
  • New Private Bus Stop



Average Bus Ticket Price to Coorg

The average bus ticket price to Coorg depends on the bus operator, type of bus booked, amenities offered, and distance travelled. For a bus ticket from Bangalore to Coorg, the minimum fare is around INR 500. It can vary depending on the date of the journey as well. It is recommended to book the tickets in advance to avoid overcharging. Passengers can check and compare the prices of different buses on redBus to get the best deal.

FAQs

How can I purchase a bus ticket in India on redBus?
You can purchase a bus ticket in India by using redBus website or app which can be downloaded for free from the app store. The redBus app offers you various bus options to choose from based on the route you would like to travel through.
What modes of payment can I use while booking my e-ticket via redBus website or app?
The redBus app is a user-interactive platform. It provides you with various payment options while you make payment for your bus tickets. You can make a payment using various modes of payments such as Internet banking, Credit Cards and Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Maestro Cards), UPI, Online Wallets, Prepaid Cards and also Cash Cards.