Welcome to Coorg (aka Kodagu), the high-altitude homeland of pepper, cardamom, and way too many Instagram reels with fog transitions. Madikeri Fort, though modest compared to Mysuru’s grandeur, comes with its own slice of history, complete with British-era buildings and mist-covered ramparts.
Nearby is Raja’s Seat, a viewpoint where Coorg’s kings once watched the sunset. Visit around 5 PM when the fog rolls in and everything looks like beauty for sure.
The Bengaluru–Mysuru–Coorg trail is a beautiful route, giving way to ancient temples, royal grandeur fading into wild hills, where you’ll find more stops worth exploring, like Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Dubare Elephant Camp, and local estate stays that smell like rain and roasted beans. (Canva)
