karnataka

karnataka

pick a budget or a base below — we'll quote your dates.

room budget, per nightup to ₹20k

our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

evolve back coorg
three teddies — worth the journey

coorg

evolve back coorg

The definitive Coorg stay for those who want high-end comfort without losing the sense of place.

typically

₹40.5kper night

the serai chikmagalur
two teddies — a family favourite

chikmagalur

the serai chikmagalur

A definitive pick for travelers who want the resort to be the destination.

typically

₹27kper night

club mahindra madikeri
one teddy — family-ready

coorg

club mahindra madikeri

A reliable workhorse for families who want zero stress and maximum entertainment.

typically

₹9kper night

the tamara coorg
two teddies — a family favourite

coorg

the tamara coorg

The gold standard for a romantic Coorg getaway.

typically

₹27.5kper night

gateway coorg
one teddy — family-ready

coorg

gateway coorg

A dependable choice for those who want the Coorg plantation experience without sacrificing the comforts of a major hotel chain.

typically

₹14kper night

best for the younglings

quiet floors, a cot that actually arrives, and a kitchen for the bottles.

evolve back coorg
three teddies — worth the journey

coorg

evolve back coorg

The definitive Coorg stay for those who want high-end comfort without losing the sense of place.

typically

₹40.5kper night

the serai chikmagalur
two teddies — a family favourite

chikmagalur

the serai chikmagalur

A definitive pick for travelers who want the resort to be the destination.

typically

₹27kper night

club mahindra madikeri
one teddy — family-ready

coorg

club mahindra madikeri

A reliable workhorse for families who want zero stress and maximum entertainment.

typically

₹9kper night

gateway coorg
one teddy — family-ready

coorg

gateway coorg

A dependable choice for those who want the Coorg plantation experience without sacrificing the comforts of a major hotel chain.

typically

₹14kper night

on the map

2 stays, where they actually sit. tap a pin for the price.

know before you go

everything else, at a glance.

when to go

sep–maysweet spot
oct–marpeak
jun–augoff-season

who loves it

young kids●●●●○
teens●●●●○
grandparents●●●●●

quick facts

direct flightsyes
veg & jainexcellent
best monthssep–may
why karnataka

india's cheat-code state. coffee hills, coast, ruins in one loop.

Imagine waking up to the smell of coffee blossoms and the sound of temple bells. You're in Coorg, Karnataka's misty hill country, where the air is cool and the views stretch forever. By afternoon, you're driving down to the coast, the temperature rising with every kilometer, until you reach Gokarna — where the Arabian Sea crashes against cliffs dotted with palm trees.

Karnataka is India in microcosm. It has it all: ancient ruins at Hampi that rival Petra, the tech hub of Bangalore that feels like a different country, the beaches of Gokarna that offer serenity, and the forests of Kabini, where tigers roam free.

Skip the package tours and explore on your own. The state is large, but the roads are good. The food is diverse — from the fiery curries of Mangalore to the dosas of Bangalore. The people are warm and welcoming.

Best in the winter months (October to March). Start in Bangalore, end on the coast. Pair with a trip to Kerala for a contrast in pace and scenery. Don't miss the street food in Mysore.