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Travel to Coorg in Karnataka, is just getting closer to nature with its scenic lush valleys ,coffee plantations , teak wood forest and the enthralling mountain ranges.
Coorg or Kodagu travel is truly enchanting and it is for sure that you will want to return here time and again. When you travel to Coorg you will get to know about Kodava which is a valiant martial race of Coorg and also their culture . Travel to Coorg is very easy as it is situated close to Bangalore,which is well connected to all the major cities in India.
Tourist Attractions of Travel of Coorg:
- Abbi Falls
Located 7 km from the Madikeri town Abbi Falls is reached through narrow and steep road along the picturesque coffee plantations. The cascading Abbi Falls splashing hard against the huge boulders of rock is truly enchanting sight to behold. The silvery cascade of water then flows into the River Cauvery.
- Irpu Falls
Travel to Coorg has something in store fro the adventurous then start trekking to Irpu Falls from the Rameshwarna temple, stop for some time at a quaint pond halfway up the falls. Then you can carry on your trekking trail. Also there are direct buses which leave for Madikeri every couple of hours.
- Bhagamandala & TalaCauvery
Built at the confluence of Cauvery, Sujyothi and Kanike rivers , the Bhangandeshwara temple is more like Kerala Temples. Due to these three rivers, this place is also known as Triveni Sangama.
- Madikeri
This is most well known as the Scotland of India, Madikeri , the capital of Coorg was earlier known as Mercara. With its awesome natural beauty this place attracts hordes of tourists. Madikeri also has record production of Cardamom .
- Cauvery Nisargadhama
Spend the time here in the lap of natural beauty within the 2.5 sq. km. large island nestled in the middle of the River Cauvery.
- Omkareshwara Temple
Built by King Lingarajendra in 1820 this temple has the blend of catholic Keralite, Gothic and Islamic architectural styles.
- Nagarhole National Park
One of the best wildlife sanctuaries in South India , Nagarahole National Park is home to wildlife like elephants, tigers, panthers, rhinos and wild elephants, and also much common ones like gaur, deer, wild dogs and langur. You can enjoy the jungle safaris on elephant while you are here on the tour of Coorg.
- Somwarpet
Another destination which you musit visit while you are here on the travel to Coorg is Somwarpet.Known as the coffee hub of Coorg, the journey to this place is most enchanting with finest coffee estates majestic trees touching up to the sky. You will also find here the famous Basappa Club, a place to unwind for the coffee planters. Join in for a game of Table Tennis or Snooker here.
- Little Tibet
A place which you cannot miss in your tour of Coorg is Little Tibet which is one of the most beautiful places of Coorg. The habitants here are mostly Tibetan refugees.Another attraction of the place is the Namdroling Monastery nestled in the rolling hills . 'Padmasambhava Buddhist Vihara' which houses a a 18 meter high gold plated Buddha Idol is also there in Little Tibet.
If you want to know more about the various facets of Coorg in your travel to Coorg then join in for activities like
ü Trekking-Go for hiking ,cross country or motor down the mountain trails
ü Angling in the River Cauvery
How to Reach
By Air: Nearest airports are at Mangalore 136 km and Bangalore 260 km.
By Rail: Nearest Railway Station to Coorg is at Mysore which is 114 km away.
By Road: Coorg has well-developed road network which connects it to Mysore 120 km, Mangalore 136 km and Bangalore 260 km
Contact India Holiday Travel if you want to join in for an enchanting travel to Coorg. |