Coorg, Chikmagalur or Wayanad? Take the Bus, Take the Weekend

Reviewed by:  Saurabh Dixit

Written by:  Aquib Nawab

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Tour and Travels

Coffee in Chikmagalur

Wake up in Chikmagalur with the scent of coffee beans in the air. From plantation stays to foggy hilltop cafes, every turn offers a blend of aroma, scenery, and slow travel indulgence.

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Coorg greets you with spice-scented breezes and wet green hills. Raja’s Seat, Abbey Falls, and river rafting in Barapole make this a sensory monsoon escape best reached by an overnight bus.

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Misty Coorg Mornings

Wayanad’s Forest Routes

Wayanad offers deep jungle trails, wildlife sightings, and tribal village detours. Take the KSRTC to Kalpetta and explore places where fog drapes the trees like silk.

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No Flight, No Fuss

Skip the airports, just grab a bus from Bangalore or Mysore. These hill towns are weekend-friendly, budget-smart, and waiting with hot chai and silent mornings.

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Homestays With a View

Whether it’s a bamboo hut in Wayanad or a coffee estate bungalow in Coorg, local stays bring you close to the region’s heart plus misty balconies you’ll never forget.

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Beyond Madikeri lies the Tadiandamol trek, monsoon-soaked trails, slippery ridges, and clouds that hug you back. Perfect for adventure lovers willing to take a bus and hike on.

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Coorg’s Hidden Treks

Waterfalls All Around

From Soochipara Falls in Wayanad to Hebbe in Chikmagalur, buses take you to nature’s loudest symphony. Monsoon makes every cascade thunder louder and flow wilder.

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Wander through cardamom trails in Coorg or Arabica rows in Chikmagalur. Guides walk you through rain-soaked estates while explaining stories of soil, seasons, and beans.

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Plantation Trails by Foot

Wildlife in Wayanad

The Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is a bus ride away and offers the thrill of spotting elephants, deer, and maybe even a leopard set to the sound of rain drizzling through the canopy.

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Each location offers its version of monsoon: foggy treks, coffee by the fire, and conversations in verandas. And the best part? They’re all just a bus ride and a weekend away.

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Monsoon, Served Hot

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