Depending on your preference, Chikmagalur and Coorg are both excellent tourist destinations. Both the places share several common traits – like beautiful weather, lovely coffee estates, wildlife, and a calm and serene separation from city life. Coorg is more popular but Chikmagalur offers a unique factor in that it is completely untouched and raw.
So depending on whether you prefer a more polished and refined vacation in Coorg, or a more pristine and raw experience in Chikmagalur, you can go to either of the places for a vacation.