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Location : Kodagu, Karnataka

Languages : Kannada, Tamil, English, Malayalam

Major Attractions : Madikeri Town, natural landscapes

Best Visiting Time : Months between October and April

Aptly called "India's Scotland", Coorg or Kodagu is among the most picturesque hill station of Karnataka. Its entrancing imageries will have a hypnotic effect on your senses. Its coffee plantations, green valleys and misty hills make your visit an unforgettable experience. Walk past the orange groves or relax among the verdant valleys. The breathtaking views presented by the city are enough to bewitch you. Resting amidst Western Ghats, this exclusive destination is a must visit site for the tourists.

Activities to be Pursued :

Refresh your energies by engaging yourself in a number of adventurous activities. Relish palatable food or spend time in shopping.

Trekking :

This verdant valley abounds in several trekking routes that will take you amongst the green valleys and rugged terrains. If it is trekking that attracts you the most, visit the place in winters. Trekking to Brahmagiri, Pushpagiri, and Tadiandamol are some of the options that can be pursued by you.

Angling :

Enjoy backwaters at River Kaveri. The place is dear to the lovers of fishing. You can hope to catch mahaseer here. Arrive here between October and May, where waters abound in several varieties of fish.

Water Rafting :

At Coorg, river rafting is another enjoyable option. Camps are organized here that will take you down the River Kaveri and allow rafting in waters. Months between June and September are most favorable for enjoying this sport.

Golf :

Another sport that attracts tourist from round the world is golf. A nine hole golf course is present at Virajpet.

Attractions :

Coffee Plantations :

Kodagu's main plantation is coffee. You can see it growing along hill sides. Spices like cardamom, black pepper also grow in abundance. The fragrance exudated by these plantations will enthrall your senses.

Bhagamnanda Shrine :

This shrine of Coorg is the place of confluence of Kaveri, Sujyothi, and Kannike. The architecture of this temple resembles the Kerela temple architecture.

National Park :

Nagarhole National Park is the main attraction of this exquisite destination. You can hope to see wild animals like cheetal, tiger, leopard, elephant etc. More than 100 bird species are known to thrive in this well maintained park.

Madikeri :

Situated at 1525 meters from sea level, this delightful place offers you long walks through the lanes that lead you to hilly mountains. Madikeri Fort, a fortified structure of the 19th century saw many battles in different periods of history.

Nalkunadu Palace :

This 18th century palace lies near Tadiyaendamol. You can take buses from Coorg in order to cover a distance of 32 kilometers to reach here.

Abbey Falls :

Just a short distance from the destination, this fall offers a splendid sight of the water cascading from a height. The place is surrounded by numerous coffee plantations.

Iruppu Falls :

Another water body that allows you to enjoy the site of water falling from a height is Iruppu Falls. Here, you will see water cascading from 170 feet. Surrounded by the peaks of Brahmagiri, the Falls form a lovely picnic spot.

Nisargadhama Harangi :

Yet another tranquil picnic spot of Coorg that is famous for its elephant and boat rides is Nisargadhama Harangi. Accommodations in the form of thatched cottages are present for the tourists.

Omkareshwara Temple :

An amazing mix of both Gothic as well as Islamic architecture, this temple is meant for worshipping Lord Shiva. It was constructed in 1820 AD by Lingaraja. The most impressive feature of this temple is a gold inscription that has been placed at the top. In order to reach here, you will have to cover a flight of steps. King who ruled at Coorg used these steps in order to take a surveillance of his kingdom.

Raja's Seat :

From here, the rulers of Madikeri used to have a look of the lovely sunsets and delightful nature. This inviting place allows the tourists to have a look over the lush greenery.

Accommodation :

Among the nice options that can be chosen as staying options are Hotel Chitra, Hotel Rajdarshan, Hotel Chitra, Capital Village etc.

Other Information :

For more information regarding tourism, you can contact Tourist Bureau which is present at PWD Bungalow in Madikeri.

Festivals :

Main festivals celebrated here are Huthri (Nov-Dec), Kali Podu (Sep), Madikeri Dusshera.

Coorg is a highly recommendable place for those who are planning a tour to Karnataka.