GETTING THERE

The nearest airports to Coorg are Bengaluru ( 5 hours away), and Mangaluru (3 hours away).

STAY

Orange County Resort (starts from ₹ 20,000/US$277; evolveback.

com) if your are looking for palace suites and jacuzzis. Nova Woods ( starts from ₹ 4,500/US$62; novawoodscoorg.com) is a good homestay option.

WHEN

Apart from July and August, Coorg is beautiful most of the year. October to March is the best time for trekking.

IDEAL FOR

Photographers, trekkers, writers, and nature lovers.

DISCOVER

Namdroling Monastery, Raja’s Seat, Abbey Falls, Talakaveri, Honnamana Kere Lake, Omkareshwara Temple and Nagarhole National Park.