Virajpet — Kodagu

Stay, eat, trail and taste in Virajpet.

Koli Kari

Traditional Coorg chicken curry cooked in an aromatic roasted coconut and spice gravy.

Earthy medicinal rice cooked in the purple extract of wild Maddh leaves.

Delicate steamed rice string hoppers pressed hot into elegant swirling mounds.

A dry stir-fry of salted dried fish tossed with onions and dry red chillies.

A soft, steamed rice cake prepared with milk and topped with fresh coconut.

Build a practical Virajpet food day around early breakfasts, the working market, Kodava staples, and strong coffee.

Pair fruit wines thoughtfully with the Virajpet table while keeping provenance, sweetness, and safe travel in view.

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.