subject: Coorg- Scotland Of India [print this page] Literally, Coorg means dense forest on a steep hill. And taking on from this meaning, Coorg has been dubbed as the Scotland of India. This remarkable hill station located in Karnataka is a safe haven for any kind of tourist. You could be looking for adventure, culture and mesmerizing natural spectacles and be assured to find them all in Coorg adventure.
Location
Bordering Kerala, Coorg is located towards South-Western Kerala and is located approximately 200 kilometers from Bangalore. Mysore is about 50 kilometers from this Indian version of Scotland while, Mangalore is about a 130 kilometers.
Route
There are both bus and taxi services available from Mysore as well as Bangalore. The closest airport is Mangalore which is hardly an hour long drive from Coorg. Coorg is nestled at 4,000 feet above sea level in the comfort of plush virgin hills.
Attraction: If you are looking for a corporate team outing in and around Bangalore, Coorg can offer you plenty in terms of challenging and interesting activities, as well as scenic locales.
Trekking: With its unpredictable terrain, Coorg, makes for one hell of a hiking experience. Teams can choose if they want to trek through jungle trails in the Nature Reserves, or trek upwards to the Brahmagiri Hills to reach the famous Iruppa Falls. Or trek up the high peaks of Kodagu - Tadiandamol and Pushpagiri. At the end of it, youd only be left with too much to choose from.
Fishing and Angling: There is an abundance of freshwater species like the, Mahseer in the backwaters of the Cauvery Rivers. The Valnoor Fishing Camp is only the most comfortable opportunity to sit on the banks with your ropes and cook up some glorious fishermans tales.
River Rafting: The rivers and streams, in and around Coorg, swell up adequately for tourists to experience all the anticipation associated with River Rafting. The Barapole River in Southern Coorg is an ideal destination for those seeking the thrill of river rafting. The longevity of the monsoons also ensures that the rafting season is prolonged.
Best time to Visit
As is true for all getaways around Bangalore, the best time to visit Coorg is from September to about beginning of February. The post monsoon magic does wonders to the beauty of this hill station.
Coorg provides you with the most comprehensive and satisfactory Corporate Team Outing and activities for corporate events experience because theres so much to choose from. It even has some fantastic resorts for those looking for resorts around Bangalore for their corporate rejuvenation plan.