Coorg is beautiful no matter what time of the year or season you visit. The best time to visit / travel Coorg is the time that suits you best. However, the heavy monsoon period from July to September keeps many visitors at bay, although it is least expensive, often referred as off-season or off-peak season in Coorg.

If you have more than one date in mind, the following information may be of use to you.

This is the best time to visit Coorg as you can enjoy the out-door activities. For those who have a weakness for the more sedentary pleasures, summer is the time to pack your bags.

Coorg's summer months are March to May, bringing high temperatures and sunshine. Days are long and sunny; nights are mild. Summer is an excellent time for walking in the bush and a variety of other outdoor activities.

It is also an Ideal time for trekking, hiking, boating and a host of other activities. Coorg or Kodagu experiences relatively little air pollution compared to many other tourist destinations.

However, the sad news might be that all the waterfalls in Coorg will be more or less dried up during summer! Coorg waterfalls are dependent on monsoon. Waterfalls in Coorg flow in its fullest during the rainy season and it is worth a visit until early January.

Summer in Coorg is the peak-season for tourism as it also coincides with the annual vacation for school children in India.

Monsoon in Coorg is the most romantic season of all, especially for the newly weds. Most couples choose Coorg for their honeymoon and more often during the monsoon season. The Weather is normally very cold that induces couples to cuddle-up almost all the time! A mild walk in the rain through the sleepy city sharing just one umbrella is an unique experience. There is an added charm in enjoying the mist and fog all around. The mountains and fields cover themselves with a verdant green carpet ready to welcome you to the land of eternal beauty while thunderstorm rolling in from all most anywhere.

In July, August and September rainfall is intense. Yearly rainfall may exceed 4,000 millimetres (160 in). The average rainfall is 2794 millimetre or 110 inches in the district.

This is an ideal time to see the cascading waterfalls flowing in their fullest that hits the rocks/stream below with a roar. Be extremely caution of slippery edges/rocks/steps.

We advice our monsoon travellers not to venture trekking or try any extreme nature adventure as leaches and snakes too enjoy their monsoon vacation! Importantly, watch your step ;) If you wish to play in the rain, dry up yourself ASAP, as chances are high that you catch common cold and ruin your vacation.

Coorg's winter months of December to February bring colder weather to much of this romantic hill station. Winter can be wild yet exhilarating and enjoyable. Winter lends it’s own cast to the Coorg landscape. Temperature gets more colder in the evening and early morning.

In the winter the mountains take on a completely different appearance. A clear bright day in winter can inspire and refresh even the most jaded heart. The rivers are turbulent and dark grey, and the light is misty.

This is an excellent time to visit mountains and other areas of scenic/landscape beauty. If you are an amateur photographer then early morning mist covered mountains are your best bet. Late in the evening, people with young-heart can also have fun by lighting campfire or bonfire.

Like we said earlier, the ideal time/month/season to visit Coorg depends entirely on what’s on your to-do list. Enjoy Coorg whenever you are here!

Visitors to Coorg have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to accomodation in Coorg. From inspiring and luxurious Hotels to eco-friently Resorts to Homestays that makes you feel very much at home to Coffee Plantation stays where you will spend time wandering around the estate escorted by the plantation owner, travellers are free to select the best option that suits their lifestyle.

If it's nature tour, a time off from the busy city life or relaxation that brings you here then you've choosen the right destination. Infact there are very few places in the whole world that you'd like to call your home and precisely Coorg is one such place.

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Auto rikshaws are the cheapest means of transport. They are available at your foot steps once you are out doors. Make sure to enquir the price before you take one. Rikshaws are better for inter-city travels but might not be comfortable for long distance visits. Every bus-stand in Coorg is accompanied by a typical Rikshaw-Stand.

Every major city of Coorg or Kodagu has a typical Taxi-Stand from where you can hire a taxi. Bargaining is allowed. Be specific or precise while booking a taxi and always give them your complete schedule for which you hire them. This avoids later problem, if in case, you change your plan or a new destination is added after hiring a taxi, in which case the rates may differ and your bargaining chances might be low. It is always better to discuss your plan with the taxi drivers as they are experienced in fixing a better schedule for you. Taxi drivers in Coorg are generally polite and friendly.

Taxi or cabs are also booked by hotels/resorts/homestays/plantation-stays upon your request. It is advised to intimate your host one day in advance to book a taxi for you.

Few outlets rent out vehicle on hourly, daily basis or even on packages. Wide range of cars and bikes are available here. If you are tired of driving, you can also hire a driver who drives for you in your own car.

In coorg there are both Government and Private operated buses that runs in and around the district. However, the central bus-stand for both Government and private buses are different. The State run Government buses mainly operates to and fro the main towns or villages, while most private buses cover every corner of Coorg.

Based on time taken, buses are classified into two catagories, viz, Express and Shuttle. Express buses do not stop in the middle unless they reach their destination, whereas shuttle buses normally stops enroute destination to pick up passengers while on their way.

Government buses are normally cheaper than the private buses. Local service (within the district) is not round the clock for both private & Govt buses and may end at around 2100hrs. Prior reservations (only for government buses ) can be made for long distance travel (Eg, From Coorg to Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Kerala, Ooty, Bombay etc ).

There is no shortage of walking opportunities at all levels in Coorg. Shorter walks up to a day towards the countryside in encouraged by the motor-less roads and chirping birds! Though walking is inexpensive, better for health and a best way to experience Coorg, it also depends on ones physical fitness.

It is always better to be well equipped with walking boots and possibly other outdoor gears. Some parts of Coorg do not receive mobile phone signals & are less inhabited, hence be wise in choosing your walking-track. Avoid late night walks especially out of the city limits. Although Coorg is a safe heaven, prevention is always better than cure.

Taking a guide along is an added advantage to gain knowledge about Coorg and its culture. Professional guide service is available in Coorg.

Tour Escorts can guide you in sight seeing around Coorg. They can take you to better trekking spots and personally put in all efforts to make your trip colourfull. However, hiring a tour escort is a personal choice!

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Designation : Superintendent of Police, Kodagu District
Address : District Police Office, College Road, Madikeri, Kodagu District - 571 201
Phone Number : 0091 (0) 8272 - 223056
Email ID : spkodagu@gmail.com
Police Control Room, Kodagu : 0091 (0) 8272 - 228330 or simply dial 100 (from Coorg/Kodagu District)

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There are different ways you can make your complaint. It can either be directly to the Police force concerned or through the online complaint or grievance form. Thanks to technology! Whatever the route you take, all complaints by law, must be forwarded to the ‘appropriate authority’ for consideration. Please follow the link and make use of the complaint form should you encounter any problem while in Coorg or Kodagu. We suggest you to keep a print-out of Kodagu Police phone numbers handy during your entire stay.

	Kodagu Police Online Complaint/grievance Form
	Kodagu Police phone numbers

• Giving false complaint/information is punishable under law
• It is important that you provide full details of how Police can contact you
• In emergency always contact your nearest Police Station