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Coorg or Chikkamagaluru?
Coorg and Chikkamagaluru are both popular trips from Mysuru. The short answer: choose by how far you want to drive and when you are going. This page puts the distance, best time, days needed and main sights of each side by side.
Coorg and Chikkamagaluru side by side
| Coorg | Chikkamagaluru | |
|---|---|---|
| From Mysuru by road | About 120 km to Madikeri, about 3 hours, via Hunsur and Kushalnagar. | About 170 km, about 4 hours, via Hassan and Belur. |
| From Bengaluru by road | About 250 km to Madikeri, via the Bengaluru-Mysuru road, turning off after Srirangapatna towards Hunsur and Kushalnagar. | About 240 km, about 5-5.5 hours, via Hassan and Belur, or via Arsikere and Kadur. |
| Nearest airport | No airport in Kodagu. | No airport in the district. |
| Best time | October to March is dry and pleasant in Coorg, with cool nights from December to February. | October to February is the best time to visit Chikkamagaluru, when the hills are clear and forest trails are dry. |
| Days most visitors plan | 2–3 days | 2–3 days |
| Known for | Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat, Madikeri Fort, Omkareshwara Temple | Mullayanagiri peak, Seethalayyanagiri, Baba Budangiri, Manikyadhara Falls |
| Travel Trendzz packages | Coorg Escape · Mysore & Coorg Highlights · Coorg & Chikmagalur Nature Trail · Mysore, Coorg & Ooty Explorer | Chikmagalur Hills · Mysore & Chikmagalur Discovery · Coorg & Chikmagalur Nature Trail |
Distances and times are approximate; road rules such as night closures and entry passes change, so check before you travel. Facts are from the sources listed on each guide.
Which should you choose?
- Less driving: compare the road times in the table and pick the shorter one for a short trip.
- Season: check the best time for each against your dates; the guides have month-by-month tables.
- Both: with enough days the two can be combined; ask for a customised plan.
Questions
Which is closer to Mysuru, Coorg or Chikkamagaluru?
About 120 km to Madikeri, about 3 hours, via Hunsur and Kushalnagar. for Coorg; About 170 km, about 4 hours, via Hassan and Belur. for Chikkamagaluru.
When is the best time for Coorg and Chikkamagaluru?
Coorg: October to March is dry and pleasant in Coorg, with cool nights from December to February. Chikkamagaluru: October to February is the best time to visit Chikkamagaluru, when the hills are clear and forest trails are dry.
Can I visit Coorg and Chikkamagaluru on one trip?
Yes, if you have enough days; tell the team your dates and they will plan the route. See the Coorg guide and the Chikkamagaluru guide.
Plan a Coorg or Chikkamagaluru trip
Send your dates and the number of people. Nothing is booked until you confirm with the team.
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