Kodagu Ranked 7th Most Popular Travel Destination in Karnataka

Kodagu District in Karnataka is surrounded by stunning landscapes, and it continues to attract tourists from all over the world. Kodagu district is one of the best tourist destinations in the world, and it has achieved a commendable ranking of 7th on the list of the world’s best tourist destinations.

Kodagu district is a beautiful and picturesque area, and it has attracted millions of tourists due to its stunning natural beauty and various attractions.

During the cold and rainy season, Kodagu becomes a winter wonderland with its enchanting hills, lush green forests and sparkling streams. Kodagu attracts visitors from all over the world during this time. In 2023, Kodagu ranked 3rd among the most searched destinations by Indians, while Goa ranked 2nd and Kashmir ranked 6th.

Kodagu is blessed with several prominent tourist spots like Abbi Falls, Madikeri Rajaseet, Cauvery Nisarga Dhama, Dubare Elephant Camp, Irpu Falls and many more. If reports are anything to go by, Kodagu is witnessing a significant influx of tourists with over 1 lakh visitors on weekends and 30,000 on weekdays.  There are many homestays and around 1,000 holiday centers in the area, all of which have lively activities, especially during the end of year celebrations. This also means that you can easily find accommodation here that fits your budget.

Kodagu is one of the top 7 destinations in the world, according to the 7th World Ranking, according to the International Organization of Hotels and Resorts (IOHR), and the surge in tourists during the end-of-the-year festivities underlines the district’s growing popularity.

The 7th World Ranking places Kodagu among the top 10 destinations for tourism in the world, including Sri Lanka and Goa, as well as Bali and Thailand, as well as Kashmir and Andaman & Nicobar. Italy and Switzerland are also included in the top 10.

With its lush green surroundings, cascading waterfalls, and twisting rivers, the beauty of Kodagu leaves an indelible impression on visitors and plays an important role in making a name for itself. The Tourism Department in Kodagu recognizes the importance of places like Rajaseeti, Madikeri, nature reserve, Dubare, etc. Plans are underway to develop easy-to-navigate websites for tourists, with the aim of making information about these places more accessible.