Which place is close to Dubare and Bylakuppe?

Ghost_of_a_traveller · Jul 21st, 2009, 06:36

Dear IM'ers,
Where should one stay in order to have least difficulties in visiting the Tibetian Monastry and Dubare Elephant camp. Madikeri, Kushalnagar are two famous places...would it be madikeri itself??

pmvelu · Jul 21st, 2009, 15:22

Yes , You are right ! Madikeri is the best place to stay if you do not want to go through the "Permit" process to explore tibetan Settlements area ! . Madikeri is around 40 kms from Tibetan Settlements and Mysore is around 90 kms from Tibetan settlements. Same police verification process applies to Kushal Nagara Lodges[ 14 kms from Tibetan settlements] / Koppa Lodges too [ 8 kms from Tibetan settlements] ! Hence Madikeri is best !

Velu

Ghost_of_a_traveller · Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:59

Thanks velu...Another Q:I was first thinking about stayng in Coorg planter's camp. But apparently, this is a bit far from Madikeri...now he Q is: can someone suggest me a homestay in Madikeri, thats scenic like this one, as well as in the range 1500-2000/double room (couple)/night...
Hopefully, i dont get killed for this...

n kumar · Jul 22nd, 2009, 12:00

Hotel crystal court madikere has a homestay on the way to kushalnagar and here is the link to a no

f home stays in coorg
www.homestaykodagu.com/tourist_place.html -

Blueline · Jul 22nd, 2009, 12:30

I would suggest Tata Coffee plantation guest house at Polibetta,they charges are almost same as those of home stays but are much better then them.Their guest house is right inside the forest,food is good-they even serve delicious Coorgi food,staff is courteous,you can also see their plantation for free.Best option would be to book cab in the morning and you can easily cover both these place and come back in the evening.Plan visit to Dubhare in the morning as you can then participate in day to day activities,like bathing elephants,feeding them and if you are lucky you can even enjoy the ride.

pmvelu · Jul 22nd, 2009, 20:26

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Originally Posted by Ghost_of_a_traveller

Thanks velu...Another Q:I was first thinking about stayng in Coorg planter's camp. But apparently, this is a bit far from

I did not stayed in any home stay / Plantation resorts in Coorg District till now ! . If you are ok with Just very nice views + Walking Trail over the side of "Raja's seat" and also secure, Calm and within your budget range, you could try out " Hotel Mayura Valleyview[ Government of Karnataka hotel] and that's 1000 Rs / Night for Double Bed room with TV & 24 Hours Hot water ! I did stayed there and that's a nice one ! .The hotel is walkable from "Raja's seat" and around 1 km to Madikeri Bus stand ! And Please be aware, this place is not a "Plantation Resort" or "Homestay" !

Hope this helps !!

Velu

Ghost_of_a_traveller · Jul 23rd, 2009, 21:04

hey all of you, thanks a lot for the suggestions...

Initially i was wanting to be in a coffee plantation, but thought there were no homestays close-by. Then i found a couple of them, and while i was interested with them, comes the suggestion about Tata coffee plantation guest house. I originally planned to stay in dhyan's den and then from the pics, forest flower looked nice. I think i will go to one of these.

Velu, special thanks for your suggestions! I think i will keep Maurya for next year when i want to do a motorbike trip around Coorg.

Additionally i have a few more Qs:
1. Is there a website for Tata coffee plantation guest house?
2. Are there buses directly from Bandipur to Madikeri, or should one go to Mysore and then go to Madikeri from there.
3. Dasaprakash in Mysore, is that a nice place to stay.

TheTrekGuy · Jul 23rd, 2009, 21:13

Buses from Bandipur to Madikeri - Negative.
Bandipur - Mysore - Madikeri.
Mysore Madikeri road is awesome now till Kushalnagar(80% of the journey).

Dasprakash at Yadavgiri extension in Mysore, yes it's a good place to stay. 2-3 kms from Railway station and in one of the very good localities of Mysore.

n kumar · Jul 23rd, 2009, 23:46

Additionally i have a few more Qs:

Quote:

1. Is there a website for Tata coffee plantation guest house?

Yes,it is now called TATA coffee plantation trails. I stayed their years back when it was called Consolidated Coffee Limited.

Quote:

2. Are there buses directly from Bandipur to Madikeri, or should one go to Mysore and then go to Madikeri from there.

I am not sure about this.

Quote:

3. Dasaprakash in Mysore, is that a nice place to stay.

It is one of the oldest hotels in mysore, well respected and i stayed their once somewhere in 1975. It is a chain of hotels spread over chennai,mysore and ooty.

pmvelu · Jul 24th, 2009, 11:41

Already Trek_Guy & Nandagopal shared the info ! Just to add-on:-

1)From Tata Plantation Resort, "Tibetan Settlements" a bit Far !And You may need to have your own Vehicle to commute ! .Travelling by bus is possible but it means getting 2 to 3 buses [ I mean changing buses] to reach "Tibetan Settlements " and bus frequency is not so great from Polibeta to Hunsur [ From where you can take another bus to Koppa [Nearest bus stop for Tibetan Settlements]

2)Again, Bandipur NP to Madikeri, the easiest way is to board Mysore bus followed by another bus to Madikeri. It might be a bit circuitous BUT by public transportation , that's the best way . For Private Transportation, There is a shorter route thou !

Velu

shyamm · Jul 29th, 2009, 04:23

Try the Vinayaka lodge near the Madikeri Bustand, just 2-3 walk from both the private and KSRTC busstand.Very reasonable too.

Read my earlier post about Coorg My Coorg Escapade

Jul 21st, 2009, 06:36	#1
Ghost_of_a_traveller Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 14	Which place is close to Dubare and Bylakuppe? Dear IM'ers, Where should one stay in order to have least difficulties in visiting the Tibetian Monastry and Dubare Elephant camp. Madikeri, Kushalnagar are two famous places...would it be madikeri itself??

Jul 22nd, 2009, 12:00	#4
n kumar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 975	Hotel crystal court madikere has a homestay on the way to kushalnagar and here is the link to a nof home stays in coorg www.homestaykodagu.com/tourist_place.html -

Jul 22nd, 2009, 12:30	#5
Blueline Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delhi roads Posts: 13	I would suggest Tata Coffee plantation guest house at Polibetta,they charges are almost same as those of home stays but are much better then them.Their guest house is right inside the forest,food is good-they even serve delicious Coorgi food,staff is courteous,you can also see their plantation for free.Best option would be to book cab in the morning and you can easily cover both these place and come back in the evening.Plan visit to Dubhare in the morning as you can then participate in day to day activities,like bathing elephants,feeding them and if you are lucky you can even enjoy the ride. __________________ Regards, Blue line-lifeline of Delhi The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - St. Augustine

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Jul 21st, 2009, 15:22	#2
pmvelu Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 1,195	Yes , You are right ! Madikeri is the best place to stay if you do not want to go through the "Permit" process to explore tibetan Settlements area ! . Madikeri is around 40 kms from Tibetan Settlements and Mysore is around 90 kms from Tibetan settlements. Same police verification process applies to Kushal Nagara Lodges[ 14 kms from Tibetan settlements] / Koppa Lodges too [ 8 kms from Tibetan settlements] ! Hence Madikeri is best ! Velu

Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:59	#3
Ghost_of_a_traveller Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 14	Thanks velu...Another Q:I was first thinking about stayng in Coorg planter's camp. But apparently, this is a bit far from Madikeri...now he Q is: can someone suggest me a homestay in Madikeri, thats scenic like this one, as well as in the range 1500-2000/double room (couple)/night... Hopefully, i dont get killed for this...

Jul 23rd, 2009, 21:04	#7
Ghost_of_a_traveller Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 14	hey all of you, thanks a lot for the suggestions... Initially i was wanting to be in a coffee plantation, but thought there were no homestays close-by. Then i found a couple of them, and while i was interested with them, comes the suggestion about Tata coffee plantation guest house. I originally planned to stay in dhyan's den and then from the pics, forest flower looked nice. I think i will go to one of these. Velu, special thanks for your suggestions! I think i will keep Maurya for next year when i want to do a motorbike trip around Coorg. Additionally i have a few more Qs: 1. Is there a website for Tata coffee plantation guest house? 2. Are there buses directly from Bandipur to Madikeri, or should one go to Mysore and then go to Madikeri from there. 3. Dasaprakash in Mysore, is that a nice place to stay.

Jul 23rd, 2009, 21:13	#8
TheTrekGuy Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Blore Posts: 16	Buses from Bandipur to Madikeri - Negative. Bandipur - Mysore - Madikeri. Mysore Madikeri road is awesome now till Kushalnagar(80% of the journey). Dasprakash at Yadavgiri extension in Mysore, yes it's a good place to stay. 2-3 kms from Railway station and in one of the very good localities of Mysore.

Jul 24th, 2009, 11:41	#10
pmvelu Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 1,195	Already Trek_Guy & Nandagopal shared the info ! Just to add-on:- 1)From Tata Plantation Resort, "Tibetan Settlements" a bit Far !And You may need to have your own Vehicle to commute ! .Travelling by bus is possible but it means getting 2 to 3 buses [ I mean changing buses] to reach "Tibetan Settlements " and bus frequency is not so great from Polibeta to Hunsur [ From where you can take another bus to Koppa [Nearest bus stop for Tibetan Settlements] 2)Again, Bandipur NP to Madikeri, the easiest way is to board Mysore bus followed by another bus to Madikeri. It might be a bit circuitous BUT by public transportation , that's the best way . For Private Transportation, There is a shorter route thou ! Velu

Jul 29th, 2009, 04:23	#11
shyamm Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 27	Try the Vinayaka lodge near the Madikeri Bustand, just 2-3 walk from both the private and KSRTC busstand.Very reasonable too. Read my earlier post about Coorg My Coorg Escapade