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 Coorg
in Karnataka in South
India is a beautiful hill
resort. 252 kms from Bangalore
and 1525 m above sea level
lies Coorg, the district
headquarters of Kodagu.
Coorg or Kodagu(originally
called Kodaimalenadu)
means 'dense forest on
steep hill'. It is beautiful
hill country most of which
is between 3000 and 4000
feet high. The tallest
mountain peak is around
6000 feet high. Also known
as Kodagu, Coorg is famous
for coffee plantations.
The coffee estates here
produce some of the world's
best coffee.
Kodagu
has three taluks - Madikeri,
Virajpet and Somwarpet.
Steep hills, valleys and
gorges with countless
streams that gurgle through
them, beckon intrepid
trekkers and rock climbers.
Misty hills, lush forest,
acres and acres of tea
and coffee plantation,
orange groves, undulating
streets and breathtaking
views are make Coorg an
unforgettable holiday
destination.
Tourist
attractions in Coorg
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Coorg:
Nagarhole
National Park : The
place derives its name
from the winding river
- Nagarhole meaning "snake
river" - which flows
through the park. With
over 250 varieties of
birds, panthers, tigers,
and flying squirrels,
this park is made up of
teak, rosewood, sandalwood,
silver oak etc. Jeeps
and elephants are available
to tourists for transport.
You can reach the park
from Mysore via Hunsur
and Murkal.
Talacauvery
: This forms
the source of the river
Kaveri. A perennial spring
situated at a height of
4,500 ft is the beginning
of this mighty river.
It is 45 km from Madikeri
and also offers a spectacular
view.
Abbi
Falls : This
water fall was also known
as Jessey Falls.'Abbi'
in the local language
Kodagu means falls. Situated
8 Km from Madikeri, the
beautiful Abbey Falls
are a popular tourist
attraction in the hill
resort of Coorg. Even
during the summer there
is plenty of water in
these falls. The roar
of the falls can be heard
from the main road, from
where a path goes through
lovely coffee and cardamom
plantations right up to
them.
Iruppu
Falls : These
scenic waterfalls are
situated at a distance
of 48 kms from Virajpet
on the way to Nagarhole.
River Lakshmana-tirtha
flows nearby. The people
of Coorg believe that
bathing in the Iruppu
Falls will wash ones sins
away. On the Holy day
of Shivarati, devotees
come in large numbers
to bathe in these falls.
The
Omkareshwar temple :
This temple is dedicated
to Lord Shiva, it has
a mix of Islamic and Gothic
style architecture. On
the top of the dome of
the temple is a guilded
ball, with a weather clock.
It is unique for its architectural
beauty which is a combination
of Islamic and Gothic
style of architecture.
The Raja's Seat : This
is a beautiful viewpoint
in Coorg. This hilltop
offers stunning views
of the surrounding forests
and the view of the sunset.
It is said that the kings
of Kodagu came to this
viewpoint to see the panoramic
view of their kingdom
and spent their evenings.
Bhagamandala :
It is situated at the
confluence of 3 rivers
(the Cauvery, the Kanika
and the Sujyothi). It
is famous for temples
and is known as the temple
town of this region. The
temple here, built in
Kerala style, has smaller
shrines dedicated to various
gods.
Madikeri
Fort : Situated
in the middle of Madikeri,
this historic fort which
was built in the 19th
century, contains a museum,
a prison, a chapel and
a temple. |
