The alluring charm of road trips is hard to resist, especially when it is preceded by a long bout of staying indoors. Bengaluru folks, if you’ve been dreaming of hitting the highway (when it’s safe again) and heading straight to Coorg, then we have you covered. We’ve handpicked a few resorts for your next road trip to the hill station so that you can #RediscoverParadise in a whole new way!
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Coorg is an all-time favourite when it comes to road trips in South India. As borders open up, and people are hitting the highways once again, albeit keeping all safety precautions in mind, we tell you everything you need to know while you embark on a #Tnlroadtrip from Bengaluru to Coorg. Plus, Corona India and Thrillophilia have just the resorts you need to check into, based on your preferences in the hill station town of Kodagu (or better known as Coorg) to #RediscoverParadise.
What to see?
Start your day by enjoying under the gushing Abbey Falls and Irupu Falls, two of the biggest waterfalls of the region. Try planning your trip after the peak monsoon season to meet fluttering butterflies near Irupu Falls. Moreover, the hill station is blessed with a climate ideal for coffee plantations, so a visit to any of the estates is a must. Considering 60 per cent of the country’s coffee production is accredited to this town, a bean-to-cup tour should be on your list. Another must-visit is the Namdroling Nyingmapa Tibetan Monastery. Dubbed as the world’s largest teaching centre of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, the gold-embellished prayer halls and temples are spellbinding. Other notable attractions include Tadiandamol Peak, Raja’s Seat and Nishani Motte.
Total distance from Bengaluru to Coorg: 268 km
Duration: Five-and-a-half hours, approximately
Best time to visit: Although the weather is pleasant all year round, the rainy months up until September are favourable as the luscious green plantations and waterfalls shine in all their glory during this period.
Where to stay?
1. For coffee-lovers: Misty Woods Resort
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A sprawling 100-acred property, Misty Woods Resort offers a picturesque view of the Western Ghats. Envision unpolluted spaces woven through paddy fields and coffee plantations, with enticing aromas of coffee and pepper lingering through the resort at all times. These heavenly olfactory sensations heighten as you can smell the cardamom, wild honey, and orange plants that seek refuge here as well. When here, expect cottages perched on varying terrains—a proof of the resort’s love for all things natural. When here, you can #RediscoverParadise by diving deep into the town’s famed coffee estates and learn more about the famous brews.
Price: Starting at INR 5,000 per room
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2. For solitude seekers: Coorg Wilderness Resort
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Stationed in deep valleys, the European-styled rooms and palatial suites of Coorg Wilderness Resort marry wilderness with comfort—an ideal set-up for a comfortable, peaceful stay. The monsoon months here radiate with a romantic vibe while the winters celebrate the essence of being laid-back. Each room is paired with traditionally designed electric fireplaces, making it a cosy corner to immerse in a good read while sipping on hot coffee. As the sun sets, head to the large bay windows and private balconies to get a fleeting glance of the sky’s colours before slipping into a deep slumber. #RediscoverParadise by taking a step back and gazing at mesmerising weather of the hill town.
Price: Starting at INR 13,500 per room
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3. For vintage vibes: Old Kent Estates & Spa
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Reminiscent of the British Raj period, Old Kent Estates & Spa is surrounded by a large English garden and 200 acres of coffee plantations, forested hills, and gushing streams of water bodies. Once in possession of Lieutenant Colonel W R Wright, an army officer in British India, today the fifth generation of the Thaikappa family—who hail from Tamil Nadu—owns the property. Naturally, then, the vintage vibes here are strong! Picture colonial-style cottages, sky-roofed bathrooms, private gardens with outdoor seating, and soothing melodies of birdsongs echoing throughout. Pair this with Wright’s study stocked with classic books, and you’ve got a heritage experience like no other. When here, you can #RediscoverParadise by travelling back in time and understanding the history of the once colonial estate.
Price: Starting at INR 20,338 per room
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4. For luxury travellers: The Tamara Coorg
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Luxury nestled amid undulating green landscapes best describes The Tamara Coorg. Spread over 180 acres, this rejuvenating retreat offers majestic views of the distant forests. The Eden Lotus Cottage here has a private sundeck with an outdoor private jacuzzi discreetly hidden from outsiders. Rooms aside, the swanky bar here—The Deck—is ideal for a leisurely evening, while The Elevation Spa doubles as an oasis of tranquillity. #RediscoverParadise by stepping away from the rusticity of the hill town and look at Coorg in a renewed, opulent light.
Price: Starting at INR 13,438 per room
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OTHER STAY OPTIONS
These resorts and many more are available to block through Corona India‘s cool initiative to revive tourism within the country, in collaboration with Thrillophilia. Click here.
Plus stand a chance to win a luxury stay for two at a resort of your choice by participating in this contest!
Bayar Jain
Senior Content Manager
Equipped with a degree in Sociology (Honours) from the University of Delhi, and a post graduate diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Bayar enjoys sharing stories of people, places, and different cultures. When not typing her travel tales, you can catch the hobbyist photographer capturing the next frame, dabbling in arts and crafts, or gushing over puppers and kittens.
