Kushal Nagar

Kushal Nagar (Kushalanagar - ಕುಶಾಲನಗರ) is a small city in Karnataka State. It is the nearest transport hub for the Tibetan settlement of Bylakupee

Get in

By road
  • Bengaluru city to Kushal Nagar via Mysore is 223km and it's over 4 hours drive.
  • Mysore to Kushal Nagar 87km and it's over 90 minutes drive.
  • Other modes of transportation also available such as KSRTC & Private buses which runs all day. One can hire a Taxi or Travel cab from Bengaluru city, Mysore & Mangalore too.

Get around

By road

Government buses and Private buses are available to reach nearer tourist places with in Coorg district like Madikeri, Somwarpet. It is also easy to hire a local taxi or cab. Train, Plane or By sea transport are not available to and from this town.

By foot

While other Coorg towns are undulating, Kushal Nagar is very flat and pleasant to walk. The traffic is hopeless in the main roads and you can forget walking in the Mysore road (B.M.Road) and the Madikeri road. All other roads are very pleasant to walk.

See
  • CSI maddock Church, Koppa gate (2 km). (updated Oct 2016)
  • Harangi Dam gardens, Hudgur village (6 km). Beautiful garden surrounded by water bodies and cute little temples. Limited bus facility. Share autorikshaws charges Rs.15 per head. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Nasargadham Bamboo Gardens, Madikeri Road (3 km). This is a 25 acre island filled with bamboos, teak, sandalwod and tree houses. Kaveri river flows around it. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Valnoor Fishing camp, near Dubare elephant camp (18 km). (updated Oct 2016)
  • Chikihole Dam, Near Suntikopa town. (15 km). (updated Oct 2016)
  • Dubare Elephant Camp. This is an island with facilities for capturing and training elephants. Boat service is available. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Tibetan Monastery, Bylakuppe (6 km). Tibetan Golden Temple in Coorg The Tibetan Monastery or the Tibet Camp as locally called is located around 6km from Kushalnagar town towards Mysore. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Ramalingeshwara Temple, Kanive village (6 km). Beautiful riverside temple with hanging bridge and natural scenery. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Kudige Temple, Kudige on Hassan Road (3 km). Beautiful temple surrounding by peaceful riverside locality suitable for trekking. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Ayyappa Swamy Temple, River Road (1 km). (updated Oct 2016)
  • Tavare Kere Lake, Near Coorg Complex, Polytechnic area (2 km). (updated Oct 2016)
  • Ronde Kere lake, Near gowda Samaja. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Tapovana Monastery, Gumen Kolly, Hassan Road (2 km). (updated Oct 2016)
  • Udhbhav Subramanya Temple, Kudige (3 km). (updated Oct 2016)

Other Destinations

Do

Visit Cauvery Nisargadhama early in the morning. There is a hanging bridge over the river. The place is too good in the snow.

  • Horse & Elephant riding at Cauvery Nisargadhama.
  • Pedal boating.
  • Play in the river (watch for careful sings & boards by Govt. though).
  • River rafting at Dubare.

Buy

Around Kushalnagar and close to Nisargadhama island, tourists could buy below:

  • Wooden made wall clocks, kitchen items, kids toys & many Chinese made items can also be purchased.
  • Home made chocolates.
  • Ayurveda medicine oils.
  • Green tea, Coffee tea and many other.
  • Special food items.
  • woolen dresses for kids.
  • Leather hats.
  • Kaveri bakery , Madikeri road.

Eat

There are small joints around Bylakuppe where you can eat delicious momos.

Home made chocolates are commonly found in shops.

  • Green Land, Near Post office, ☎ +91 9980735820, +91 8276274445. Kerala style meat and fish dishes. Fishcurry lunchː Rs.120. Spacious upstairs section. (updated Oct 2016)

Drink

Sleep
  • Maharaja Hotel, Koppa gate (2 km), ☎ +91 9742631745, +91 9980516161. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Mahalaxmi Residency, River Road (0 km), ☎ +91 96323 21829. On the left side of the KSRTC bus station. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Iceberg Lodge, Koppa gate (2 km), ☎ +91 8296796270, +91 9605330152. In-house BSR Restaurant gives Kerala food. Rs.800 for double room. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Top in Town, Near Koppa Bridge (2 km), ☎ +91 8276272837, +91 9535477444. Rs.2,000. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Bhagavathi Lodge, Opp.Post Office (0.5 km), ☎ +91 8317370126. No western toilets. Rooms are spacious with great windows and big bed and TV. Rs.800. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Remya Lodge, Near Travancore Coffee Estate, Kudige (3 km). Peaceful riverside locality suitable for trekking. Rs.2,600. (updated Oct 2016)
  • Bird of Paradise Homestay, Kudige (3 km). Peaceful riverside property (updated Oct 2016)

Budget

Mid range

Splurge

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