Coorg is located in the
south-western part of Karnataka bordering Kerala. Its maximum
length is 96 km (north-south) and breadth 64 km (east-west). The
area of the district is 4102.3 sq. km. The population estimated
is about 5 lakhs.
Places to visit:
"Ginger Home Stay" is centrally located
to most of the tourist places in Coorg.
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Omkareshwara Temple | Madikeri
Just 1 km from Madikeri town is this beautiful Shiva temple
built by the King Lingaraja II in 1820 to appease the
spirit of a Brahmin who was killed by the king. The structure
is a quaint mix of Islamic and gothic styles of architecture
with a dome and four turrets at the corners. The installed
“Shivalinga” is specially brought from Kashi.
The main attraction is the holy pond in front of the temple.
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Madikeri Fort with Palace |
Madikeri
It is the fort crowning the town built in 1681, with an
imposing structure built in European style. Inside is
an English church in plain gothic style. The palace within
the fort was rebuilt by Tippu Sultan in 1790 and again
Lingaraja during 1820. The palace of the Lingayat rulers
is located inside the fort walls.Two life size elephants,
made of mortar, catches one’s eye on entering. It
presently houses few government offices, a public library
and a museum of historical relics which is not to be missed.
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Raja's Seat | Madikeri
According to legend, the kings used to relish the sunset
and beauty of Coorg. This small pavilion at the western
end of Madikeri has breathtaking views of the valley through
which the road descends to Mangalore. It is an ideal place
to explore the exquisiteness of Coorg and was one of the
most favorite spots of the Raja’s for enjoying the
panoramic beauty of the mist-covered blue hills and valleys
with green fields. But what's unforgettable about Raja's
seat is the spectacular sunset that one can enjoy from
here.
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Abbey Falls | Madikeri
Located at a distance of 8 km from Madikeri, the charming
Abbey Falls is a perfect place for picnics. It is one
of the finest among the tourist attractions in Coorg.
It is a 70ft waterfall, formerly named as Jessee Falls
in honor of the daughter of first Chaplain of Mercara.
Bathing and swimming in the deep waters is unsafe here.
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Gadduge | Madikeri
The tombs of Raja’s dynasty with high Domes, built
in Islamic style and minarets with gold coating built
in Indo Sarsenic style. The memorable grave is a tribute
to the King Virarajendra and his wife Mahadevi Amma. The
two other graves are of Lingarajendra and Rudrappa, Gurus
to Virarajendra.
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Tibetan Golden Temple | Kushalnagar
A recently built “Namdrolling Monastry”, a
famous Tibetan Golden Temple, is a feast to the eyes in
Bylukuppe. The Golden Temple adorned with a 60 ft Buddha
statue and the recent addition of Zamdong Palri the copper
coloured mountain is an exotic tourist attraction. Fascinating
shopping marts selling ethnic Tibetan artefacts and modern
fashion wares is a place to be visited. It is also the
second largest Tibetan settlement in India.
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Cauvery Nisargadama| Kushalnagar
A beautiful, picturesque picnic spot, where the river
Cauvery splits forming an island with a bamboo forest
of 65 acres. There is a hanging bridge, Deer Park, Boating,
Tree House, Elephant safari are worth going to. Ecofriendly
cottages are available here. It is at a distance of 27
kms from Madikeri.
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Harangi Dam | Kushalnagar
The only reservoir in Kodagu built across the tributary
of Cauvery with a height of 47 mtrs and 846 mtrs wide.
It is a real picnic spot where you can admire the gushing
backwaters and natural beauty.
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Dubare Elephant Camp | Kushalnagar
It is a natural island with an elephant training camp
on the banks of river Cauvery. People visitng the place
enjoy the unusual experience of bathing, feeding and taming
the elephants. Fishing and elephant safari is an wonderful
experience here in Dubare. A journey of about 15 kms from
Kushalnagar.
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Bhagandeshwara Temple | Bhagamandala
This is a shrine of Bhagandeshwara . The name is derived
from Bhaganda Maharshi who installed a Shivalinga here.
It is also the “Thriveni Sangama” of the sacred
rivers of Coorg Cauvery, Kannike and Sujyothi, a sub-terrain
stream. It has an important piligrimage centre called
Bhagandeshwarea Kshethra, where piligrims take bath, offer
oblations to their departed ancestors, then ascend the
hills for a holy bath at Talacauvery.
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Talacauvery
The worshipping deity of Kodagu, River Cauvery takes her
origin as a spring in Talacauvery situated on the slopes
of Brahmagiri Hills. On the auspicious day of “Tula
Sankramana” which generally falls in October 17th
every year, the holy Cauvery appears by sudden upsurge
of water in the Kundike – The Pond. It is an ideal
place for a visit by any tourist for its natural beauty.
Lakhs of people throng every year for a ‘holy dip’.
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Nalknad Palace & Igguthappa
Temple | Virajpet
A two-storeyed Palace built by King Dodda Veera Rajendra
in 1792 at the feet of the highest peak of Kodagu “The
Thadiyandamol”. This peak is an irresistible challenge
to trekkers. Paadi Igguthappa temple is a deviation from
Kakkabe on the way to this palace. This temple was built
by King Lingarajendra during 1810. To visit "Paadi
Igguthappa" temple one needs to take a deviation
on the way to Nalknad Palace from Kakkabe village.
Pic: Nalknad Palace
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Irrupu Water falls | South Coorg
The river Lakshmana Theertha runs down 60 feet from a
hill to form this waterfall. This waterfall is situated
in Kurchi village of South Coorg. There is also a shiva
temple dedicated by Lord Sri Rama on the banks of this
river where pilgrims congregate on “Mahashivarathri”.
The natural beauty is a treat to the eyes.
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Nagarahole or Rajiv Gandhi
National Park | South Coorgt
The Rajiv Gandhi National Park was constituted in 1955.
It extends over 650 Sq.Mtrs and is a well-maintained sanctuary.
A large quantity of teak wood, rose wood and sandal wood
is extensively grown here. It povides an excellent opportunity
to watch wild animals like elephants, tigers, deer, bison,
and peacocks in the vehicle safari.
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Weather
- Madikeri
Weather
- Virajpet
Travel
Destinations from Madikeri
Kushalnagar
Virajpet
Somwarpet
Subramanya
Kasaragodu
Cannanore
Tallcherry
Hassan
Mysore
Dharmastala |
31 kms
32 kms
40 kms
87 kms
106 kms
110 kms
110 kms
120 kms
122 kms
135 kms
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Mangalore
Calicut
Chickmagalur
Trivandrum
Sulthan Bathery
Bangalore
Ooty
Cochin
Goa |
180 kms
180 kms
207 kms
207 kms
230 kms
252 kms
260 kms
400 kms
525 kms |
Nearest stations
Railway
Hassan
Mysore
Arasikere
Mangalore
Bangalore
Tallcherry
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Airport
Mangalore
Bangalore
Cannanore
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Coorg
| Kodagu | Coorg Home Stay | Coorg Estate Stay | Coorg Cottages | Madikeri
| Kushalnagar | Virajpet | Gonicoppa | Bagamandala | Talacauvery | Talakaveri
| Village Stay | Pandhicurry | Dumplings | Brahmagiri | Pushpagiri | Thadiyandamol
| Nisargadama | Raja Seat | River | Cauvery| Travel | Around Coorg | Taxi
Service | Honeymoon Stay | Sight Seeing Trips | Tour | Tourism | Travel
| Home Stay Booking | South India | Plantation Stay | Estate Stay | Trekking
| Angling | River Crossing | Rafting | Camp Fire | Long Walks | River
| Plantation Walk | Group Accommodation | Coffee | Mountains | Hills |
Coffee Estate| | Brahmagiri | Nalknad Palace | Abbey Falls | Omkareshwara
Temple | Corporate Team Building Training camps | Tibetan Camp.
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