ABBEY FALLS
Coorg
Coorgs most popular
waterfall is a 8 km drive from the main town. n the mountains of the
several streams combine, swelling with the monsoon rains and plunging
down the mountain slope at enormous speed, hitting the huge boulders
hard and forcing through the crevices and ravines.
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Mandalpatti
Coorg
Mandalpatti is one of the best tourist spots in Coorg. Mandalpatti hills are located around 25- 30 km from Madikeri town en route to Abbi falls. A right deviating road just 4 kms before Abbi Falls will lead to Mandalpatti. As bus facility is not available yet taking a cab or own vehicle is advised.
mandalpatti coorgOnce has to take entrance tickets from the authorities at the base of Mandalpatti before trekking the hills. Make sure to take water and food along as there are no shops around
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Raja’s Seat
Coorg
This beautiful park in the town of Madikeri is where the kings would sit and watch the sunsets with their consorts. This is considered one of South Indias most scenic locations. The view from Rajas Seat is breathtaking as you gaze upon the green valleys and towering hills. This is the perfect place to sit with a glass of wine and watch cars curving up the road to Mangalore that lies in the valley like a flowing ribbon. The government has set up a garden all around Rajas Seat. This is the idea
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OMKARESHWARA TEMPLE
Coorg
This ancient temple built back in 1820 is a must see. Built by king Lingarajendra the then ruling king of Coorg, he did so to ward off evil caused by the “Bhrama Rakshasas”. So the legend goes. The Shiva Linga is said to be brought from the holy place "Kaashi". This temple has an unusual architectural combination of Indo-Sarsenic Style. Nearby is the holy tank. Regular poojas are performed in the temple for the different deities like Lord Subrahmanya and Ganesha.
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TIBETAN GOLDEN TEMPLE
Coorg
A recently built "Namdrolling Monastery" a world famous Tibetan Golden temple a toast to the eyes is in Bylakoppa also the second largest Tibetans settlement in India, 13 kms away from COORG RESORT Stay. Three majestic Gold coated 40 feet height idols of Buddha & Padmasambhava, Amitayush Statue inside the temple, which is also called as Padma Sambava is the main attraction.
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TALACAUVERY
Coorg
The revered place of the kodavas, the drive up the winding roads is a breathtaking one. Every year, at a predetermined time, water gushes out from a small pond at Talacauvery, the birthplace of river Cauvery. Besides being a pilgrimage center, Talacauvery is known for its natural beauty.
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MADIKERI FORT
Coorg
This ancient fort can be found on elevated ground atop Madikeri. The fort was originally made out of mud and rebuilt by Tipu Sultan with stone, only to be wrested back by the Coorg King in 1791.There are two mortar elephants, built life-size to catch the visitors eyes as they enter the fort. Inside the fort, the British took out the temple of Virabhadra in 1855 and replaced it with the Gothic-style Anglican Church, which has since been converted to a museum. The Madikeri Palace is inside of
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GADDUGE
Coorg
Also know as Rajas tombs or the tombs of Virarjendra is a significant monument in Coorg. The royal tombs provide a commanding view of the entire town. In 1820, the tomb of Lingarajendra was built. In addition, there are tombs for two army commanders and a priest. There is a plaque to commemorate General Biddanda Bopu. The tombs are Muhammadan style with center domes and turrets. Even the bars of the windows are made of fine brass and adorned with beautiful engravings.
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HARANGI DAM
Coorg
The
Harangi dam is a beautiful reservoir, among
lush surroundings.Harangi Reservoiris located near Hudgur village,
talukin Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka
The reservoir is formed by amasonry dam built across the river Harangi,
atributaryKaveri
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NISARGADHAMA
Coorg
A beautiful island off
the state highway, This 64-acre island, surrounded by the Carvery river,
can be accessed by walking across a hanging bridge. Its breathtaking
beautiful surrounding are lush with thick foliage of bamboo groves,
sandalwood and teak trees. Elephant rides and boating are some of the
other attractions. There is a deer park, childrens park and honorarium
in the resort.
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White River Rafting and Dubare Elephant Camp
Coorg
Dubare is an elephant
capturing and training camp of the Forest Department of Coorg. Dubare is
located in between Kushalnagar and Siddapur on the banks of river
Kaveri. Dubare is a home to many wild animals and birds. Even though
Elephants being the major attraction one can also spot the Deers,
Bisons, Peacocks, woodpeckers, kingfishers etc in Dubare forest range.
If you are high on Adrenalin, then you can try out white river rafting
during the monsoon season. If you are visit
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