1. How far is the place from my city ?
Coorg(Kodagu) the land of the martial race of Kodavas, the erstwhile 'C' state and now part of Karnataka is located in south western part of the state on the western ghats and is accessible with a good road network. The chart given below gives you a fair idea of the distance.

Distance from major cities to our headquarters at Gonikoppal :

7. Whom should we get in touch for participation ?
You can contact Vice President - Operations, CIAS at Tele Nos : 08274-247417 & 279225
or Senior Field Officer, CIAS at 9448470300.
or alternatively the CIAS office at 08274-247722
Postal Address:
Coorg Institute of Adventure Sports,
Polibetta Road,
P O Box - 12, Gonikoppal - 571213,
Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka, India
E-mail : coorgadc@sancharnet.in
Advance booking: Please contact us by E-Mail or through tele nos given below to reserve participation in the events of your choice. We require 10 to 14 days prior notice to provide you assured participation. However the participants are required to pay  50% of the tariff as advance at least 7 days before the event..
In case of notice less than 7 days, your group may take a chance for participation in adventure events provided vacancy exists. However 50% of tariff as advance is to be paid 5 days before the event by DD payable at Gonikoppal. Balance 50% of the tariff is to be paid on reporting for the event.
Phone :
Vice President, Operations - Res: 08274-279225 & 247417
 Senior Field Officer : 9448470300
Office: 08274-247722

8. What is the attire recommended to be worn for the various events ?
Terrestrial Activities

a) Trekking & Nature Camp

• Ankle boots with good grip, T-Shirt (preferably green or dull coloured), Jeans and rain cape during rainy season.
• For over night stay treks, Light tents, Sleeping bags, Backpacks, Crockery & Cutlery, Food etc would be provided by CIAS.

b) Rappelling

• Ankle boots,Jeans & Full sleeved T-Shirt. (However helmet, leather gloves & climbing gear would be provided by CIAS)

c) Rock Climbing (would be introduced in the future)

• Special Rock Climbing Shoes, Shorts/Loose pants & Full sleeved T-Shirt. (However helmet & climbing gear would be provided by CIAS)

For Aqua Sport Events

• Participants should be attired in ‘T’ Shirt & Cycling shorts or Burmudas & Swimming Costume / Trunk.and also carry sun-cream.

For River Rafting

• Participants should be attired in ‘T’ Shirt & Cycling shorts or Burmudas or Water resistant ¾ loose pant and Keds or Samson/Kudos sandals with strap for fastening.
• A set of change of clothes and a towel should be carried by each participant.

For Aero Sports

• Participants should be attired in Full sleeves‘T’ Shirt, Jacket, Thick Jeans and Ankle boots. (However the helmet & harness would be provided by CIAS)

9. Are there any places of tourist interest?

Yes, Coorg which is known for its Coffee, Cardamom, Pepper, Orange, Paddy , Honey and also for its Generals and beautiful women, has many places of tourist attraction such as,

Madikeri : Raja Seat, Fort, Omkareshwara Temple, Gaddige.
Talakavery : Birth place of holy river Kavery
Kakkabe : Igguthappa Temple
Kutta : Nagarahole Wildlife National Park
Kushalnagar : Buddhist Monastery, Kavery Nisarga Dhama, Dubare Elephant Camp, Harangi Dam

Main Trekking Routes - Distance from Gonikoppal
Brahmagiri - 32 Kms
Choma Kundh - 41 Kms
Tadiandamol - 50 Kms
Pushpagiri - 83 Kms

Waterfalls
Iruppu Falls - Near Kutta
Chelavara Falls - Near Cheyyandane
Madanda Abbi - Near Kakkabe
Abbey Falls - Near Madikeri
Mallahalli Falls - Near Somwarpet

Important Festivals
Kailmuhurtha - September
Kavery Shankramana - October
Huthri - November / December

10. Does CIAS provide accomodation?

No, CIAS does not provide accomodation to the participants. There are numerous hotels and home stays available in Coorg, the details of which are given below. On enquiry from you for accomodation, we could suggest particulars of accomodation near the venue of activities, to enable the participants / leaders / agents to book accomodation in advance.

Hotels :

Gonikoppal

Ponnampet

Virajpet

Madikeri

Kushalnagar

Home Stays
Click here for details of home stays

Resorts

1. Viking Resorts Pvt Ltd. Contact No : 08274 - 254045, 9845265754 (mob)
2. Orange County Resort, Siddapur.
3. Mahindra Club, Madikeri.

Clubs

North Coorg Club, Madikeri.
Bamboo Club, Pollibetta.
Planters Club, Gonikoppal
Sports Club, Ponnampet
Brahmagiri Sports Club, Kutta
Victoria Club, Virajpet