Kushalnagar sightseeing: river, monastery, elephants
A humane, unhurried Kushalnagar route through Dubare, Nisargadhama, and the Tibetan monastic landscape of Bylakuppe.
- sightseeing
- family-travel
- monastery
Kushalnagar — Kodagu
Stay, eat, trail and taste in Kushalnagar.
Kushalnagar stay: river and monastery base
Where to stay around Kushalnagar for Dubare, the Kaveri, Bylakuppe, and an easier family itinerary.
- stay
- family-travel
- river
Choute Pachchadi
A cooling cucumber relish made with field cucumbers, spiced coconut, and fresh curd.
- recipe
- kodava-cuisine
Ellu Pajji
A dry, nutty chutney of roasted sesame seeds, coconut, shallots, and tamarind.
- recipe
- kodava-cuisine
Kootu Curry
A mixed vegetable stew cooked in a mildly spiced coconut and lentil gravy.
- recipe
- kodava-cuisine
Getting to Kushalnagar
Distances from the gateway cities, via Madikeri.
Bangalore 250 km
The state capital and the main air gateway — fly in, then drive up through the ghats.
Mysore 117 km
The palace city and the domestic hub — Hyderabad & Chennai flyers land here, then drive up along the Kaveri.
Kannur 100 km
The Kerala coast and an international airport — over the Western Ghats via Makutta.
Mangalore 132 km
The coastal port and international airport — the alternate western gateway.
