Many people who are fond of visiting foreign sights are unable to travel to other countries due to budget or many other reasons. Many Indians dream of traveling abroad. However, not everyone's dream of going abroad is fulfilled. If you want to go on a foreign trip, you can visit such places in India itself, which will give you an experience of foreign sights. There are many such places in India, which make you feel the atmosphere and scenery like foreign countries. Must have seen pictures and videos of Scotland on social media? The natural beauty of Scotland must have attracted you towards it, but do you know that there is Scotland in India too?

The Coorg hill station of Karnataka is called the Scotland of India. The reason for this is the natural beauty of Coorg, the attractive view of the mountains, and the variety of beautiful tourist places.

Why is Coorg called Scotland of India?
Coorg's mountainous scenery, lush green valleys, high grasslands, and tribal culture attract a large number of tourists. It is a major tourist destination located in the Wayanad district of Karnataka and is famous for its natural beauty. That's why this hill town of India is called the 'Scotland of India'.

Coorg tourist places
Tourists get many options to visit this hill station. Here one can experience the tour of Abbe Falls, Earpu Falls, Nalband Palace, Raja's Dome, and Madikeri Fort. Omkareshwar Temple, Namdroling Math, and Mandalpatti View Point can also be visited for sightseeing.

How to reach Coorg?
One can travel from Delhi to Coorg by flight, rail, or road. There is an airport in Kozhikode or Mangalore to reach Coorg. The onward journey can be decided by taxi, bus, or train. The nearest train station is Kozhikode Railway Station. One can also reach Mysore Junction, from where the distance of Coorg is about 117 km.

Coorg travel cost
Book flight or train tickets according to the budget. To stay in Coorg, you can book a room in a good hotel for 1.5-2 thousand. You can take a scooter or share a jeep on rent to roam. Its cost can be up to 1000 rupees. Food and drink will cost Rs 1000-1500. A trip of three days and two nights can cost around Rs 5000.

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