The Coorg hills are a trekker's paradise offering enchanting views of green-topped hills, downs and lush green valleys. Hiking, cross-country, or simply motoring down mountain trails in Coorg, the visitor encounters panoramic views of the morning mist rolling down thickly wooded hill slopes and the undulating paddy fields and neat rows of coffee bushes resplendent under the blue skies.

Besides the abundance of lush green expanse one can find rosewood, silver oak and cascading waterfalls. The favorite places for trekking are the Nagarhole National Park and the Irpu and Abbi Falls. Another area for trekking is near one of the most beautiful temples at Bhagamandala, the place where the Cauvery, after descending the Brahmagiri mountain, meets with the Sujoythi and the Kanike rivers. Built in the multi-roof Kerala style it is a charming place of worship.

If you happen to be a keen golfer, Virajpet is where you should head. Situated in the heartland of the country’s Coffee Gardens, Coorg Golf Links takes you a few decades back and brings you the nostalgia of a bygone era (with the luxury of time at your disposal). Currently a 9 hole, 3000 yards, par 35 course it is being extended to a full 18 hole layout complete with challenging fairways reaching the top of the hills. Golf in Coorg country is sheer bliss what with the beautiful climate and lush green lawns. For people accompanying golfers but not too keen on the golf, a restaurant is present where they could chat up the local Coorgs and catch the latest gossip.

One of the few places in the world, where one can actually hook Ladyfish and Mahaseer- some 80 years old and weighing in at 46 kg! But just remember- you have to release the Mahaseer back in to the river. You can eat the ladyfish, though

The River Kaveri is the prime Angling or Sportfishing River. The banks of the river are a good place to fish for Mahseer. The Coorg Wildlife Association, Madikeri provides information on fishing license and guides for Mahseer fishing. Fishing licenses are mandatory for all eager anglers, so do visit the designated official before you throw your line into the water, or you just might find yourself being hauled off and penalised. In most cases, fishing licenses are not issued during the monsoon (when most fish species breed); in addition, most licenses are issued for only a specified stretch of water. Furthermore, there are stipulations that all fish caught must be released into the water, and anglers are restricted to a specified number of fish per day. This is important since the Mahaseer caught too needs to be released back into the water. Ladyfish fishing is also another option that can be considered