want a car from bangalore to coorg and back for 7 nights

paulomi · Dec 2nd, 2007, 00:27

hello, any information on and around coorg,we are visiting coorg in january, are there cars available for hire from bengalore for a week or so

we are flying to bengalore in january and want to hire a self driving car for a week, we want to visit coorg, nagar hole and other places of interest.

firefox · Dec 3rd, 2007, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulomi

hello, any information on and around coorg,we are visiting coorg in january, are there cars available for hire from bengalore for a week or so/

visit any travels in bangalore and you can book a car... better check with 3 or more travels for the prices as they may vary..yes jan is the best time to visit Coorg.. check links in signature for more information abt coorg and hotels in coorg..

paulomi · Dec 5th, 2007, 10:03

thanks a lot, but is it possible to get cars for self driving,we are going to be there for a week.

shyamm · Dec 5th, 2007, 10:20

An earlier post of mine could help you.

My Coorg Escapade

natasha chanda acharya · Dec 5th, 2007, 17:20

even though it is easier to drive around yourself, it is better to get a driver because he will come in handy if the car breaks down and you are in the middle of nowhere. Also, I doubt you will get a self drive car unless you borrow a friend's car.

Places to visit in Coorg considering you will be there for around a week:

1. Bailakupe / Kushalnagar - (on the way to coorg)Buddhist Monastry / settlement, very beautiful
2. Nisaradama - (on the way to coorg)Forest area with river running through it. quieter on weekdays. can stay in forest guesthouse.
3. Iruppu waterfall - quite a drive and a little trekking
4. Dubare Elephant Camp - Can stay or visit, pass Harangi dam en route.
5. Madikeri - is the main town of Coorg
6. Try staying in a coffee estate to get the full Coorg lifestyle experience
7. Tala Cauvery - further down Madikeri, starting point of the river Cauvery
8. Nagerhole - You could try returning by a different route than the one you took while coming. Nagarhole national forest is just on the other side via Kutta. Can stay in forest guest house.

These places, I have been to.
Ones I haven't been to, you can find out more on the net or here with some other IM member:
Thadiyandamol - I think you have to trek to it from Kakkabe Village at the base. Hike of around 8 km one way

Look at a good Karnataka road map to chalk out your itenerary.

Writing all of this makes me feel like going there again.
Coorg is a beautiful place with beautiful and proud people. I hope you enjoy your stay. Don't miss pigging out on the traditional pork dishes.

paulomi · Dec 7th, 2007, 09:31

Thanx natasa, grt information,

it will be very help full.we will be based in club mahindra coorg so i though that a self driving car will be grt to go around as we please!! what say?

backpakker · Dec 7th, 2007, 11:22

You will get cabs from Mysore or Bangalore ..for wild life, go to Dubare and Nagarhole . A Tibetan settlement called Bylakuppe is beautiful and its near Kushalnagar ..Irupu is awesome as well.. I would personally recommend these as Natasha has covered several others .Suggest taking a cab from club mahindra as the roads are quite confusing unless you know the area well

have a great trip

iloveindia1234 · Dec 7th, 2007, 13:22

I doubt if anyone will be willing to rent the car for your use. but instead you can hire a car with a driver or try using bus or train service. The package tours are good . If you want to stay for a long time you can take a bus ride.

xyka · Dec 7th, 2007, 13:52

There is a Hertz branch in Bangalore, try googling for it.

backpakker · Dec 7th, 2007, 13:56

Hertz is an option ..but usually travel agencies dont give cars like that ..My husband's office takes Hertz when they want to go for conferences..will get you the contact

jyotirmoy · Dec 7th, 2007, 14:26

Self driven cars from agencies like Hertz do not come cheap. Better to hire a cab.

firefox · Dec 7th, 2007, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulomi

thanks a lot, but is it possible to get cars for self driving,we are going to be there for a week.

self driving is fun and exciting but at the same time it's a bit of risky and stedious too.. In case if u hav a driver, then you can sit back and enjoy the ride and the risk of missing some places or taking the wrong route can be avoided..Just an opinion..

Anyways have fun.. happy journey

paulomi · Dec 7th, 2007, 22:47

thanx for the info, where to see for reliable car service, safe and reasonable. with permits if require

grt firefox and thanx for guiding us abt the area as we r from ahmedabad and are not knowing the roads.

firefox · Dec 11th, 2007, 08:34

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Originally Posted by paulomi

grt firefox and thanx for guiding us abt the area as we r from ahmedabad and are not knowing the roads.

i know in and around abt coorg.. if u need any info just feel free to ask..i'l try to help you out..

paulomi · Dec 11th, 2007, 10:07

ok, firefox, are there any small trecks for a day ? i also love bird watching is there any possibility to have a days trip for that? we will be omiting elephant camp as we have seen in northern states and we love to see animals move in natural surroundings.do u think 7 days r too much for coorg or will it be ok to enjoy the nature?
I know i am asking too many questions and sorry for that.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 00:27	#1
paulomi Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 24	hello, any information on and around coorg,we are visiting coorg in january, are there cars available for hire from bengalore for a week or so we are flying to bengalore in january and want to hire a self driving car for a week, we want to visit coorg, nagar hole and other places of interest. Last edited by machadinha : Dec 17th, 2007 at 00:49. Reason: merged a whole bunch of threads; merged posts

Dec 7th, 2007, 11:22	#7
backpakker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164	You will get cabs from Mysore or Bangalore ..for wild life, go to Dubare and Nagarhole . A Tibetan settlement called Bylakuppe is beautiful and its near Kushalnagar ..Irupu is awesome as well.. I would personally recommend these as Natasha has covered several others .Suggest taking a cab from club mahindra as the roads are quite confusing unless you know the area well have a great trip __________________ www.backpakker.blogspot.com

Dec 7th, 2007, 22:47	#13
paulomi Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 24	thanx for the info, where to see for reliable car service, safe and reasonable. with permits if require grt firefox and thanx for guiding us abt the area as we r from ahmedabad and are not knowing the roads. Last edited by machadinha : Dec 17th, 2007 at 00:50. Reason: merged posts

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paulomi Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 24	thanks a lot, but is it possible to get cars for self driving,we are going to be there for a week.

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shyamm Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 26	An earlier post of mine could help you. My Coorg Escapade

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natasha chanda acharya barefeet indian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 566	even though it is easier to drive around yourself, it is better to get a driver because he will come in handy if the car breaks down and you are in the middle of nowhere. Also, I doubt you will get a self drive car unless you borrow a friend's car. Places to visit in Coorg considering you will be there for around a week: 1. Bailakupe / Kushalnagar - (on the way to coorg)Buddhist Monastry / settlement, very beautiful 2. Nisaradama - (on the way to coorg)Forest area with river running through it. quieter on weekdays. can stay in forest guesthouse. 3. Iruppu waterfall - quite a drive and a little trekking 4. Dubare Elephant Camp - Can stay or visit, pass Harangi dam en route. 5. Madikeri - is the main town of Coorg 6. Try staying in a coffee estate to get the full Coorg lifestyle experience 7. Tala Cauvery - further down Madikeri, starting point of the river Cauvery 8. Nagerhole - You could try returning by a different route than the one you took while coming. Nagarhole national forest is just on the other side via Kutta. Can stay in forest guest house. These places, I have been to. Ones I haven't been to, you can find out more on the net or here with some other IM member: Thadiyandamol - I think you have to trek to it from Kakkabe Village at the base. Hike of around 8 km one way Look at a good Karnataka road map to chalk out your itenerary. Writing all of this makes me feel like going there again. Coorg is a beautiful place with beautiful and proud people. I hope you enjoy your stay. Don't miss pigging out on the traditional pork dishes.

Dec 7th, 2007, 09:31	#6
paulomi Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 24	Thanx natasa, grt information, it will be very help full.we will be based in club mahindra coorg so i though that a self driving car will be grt to go around as we please!! what say?

Dec 7th, 2007, 13:22	#8
iloveindia1234 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 116	I doubt if anyone will be willing to rent the car for your use. but instead you can hire a car with a driver or try using bus or train service. The package tours are good . If you want to stay for a long time you can take a bus ride.

Dec 7th, 2007, 13:52	#9
xyka Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39	There is a Hertz branch in Bangalore, try googling for it.

Dec 7th, 2007, 13:56	#10
backpakker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164	Hertz is an option ..but usually travel agencies dont give cars like that ..My husband's office takes Hertz when they want to go for conferences..will get you the contact

Dec 7th, 2007, 14:26	#11
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,386	Self driven cars from agencies like Hertz do not come cheap. Better to hire a cab.

Dec 11th, 2007, 10:07	#15
paulomi Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 24	ok, firefox, are there any small trecks for a day ? i also love bird watching is there any possibility to have a days trip for that? we will be omiting elephant camp as we have seen in northern states and we love to see animals move in natural surroundings.do u think 7 days r too much for coorg or will it be ok to enjoy the nature? I know i am asking too many questions and sorry for that.

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