Coorg
 Coorg
is the Indian version of Scotland (minus the locks or lakes) located
around 260km from Bangalore.
Also known as Kodagu, Coorg is full of misty hills, acres and acres of
coffee and tea estates, lush green valleys and thick forest . Add to
this is the unique culture and language of Coorg and you will know why
this place has become so famous. You can stay here at the heart of
coffee estates on hills and enjoy nature walks, treking, fishing etc.
Coorg Holidays provides you all the information needed to plan a
memorable Coorg holiday quickly.
Accommodation at Coorg:
Hotels at Coorg
Orange County Resort,
Club Mahindra Kodagu Valley,
Heritage Resort,
Coffee Valley Resort,
Coorg International,
Crystal Court,
Veerabhoomi Tourist Village,
Hotel Raj Darshan,
Kadkani Resort
Homestays at Coorg
Gowri Nivas,
Pompei Valley,
Alath Cad Estate,
Forest Flower
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Cool throughout the year. Monsoons can be messy. The monsoons are
spread from June to September. Summers are generally cool and winters
are chilly.
Places of visit at Coorg
Raja's Seat (Madikeri)
This is a well developed hilltop in Madikeri. According to legends, the
kings of Kodagu spent their evenings here watching sunset. Spend a
evening here and you will know why Coorg is compared to Scotland.
Bhagamandala & Talacauvery
At the convergence of the rivers Cauvery, the underground Sujyothi and
the Kanike, the Bhangandeshwara temple here has a distinct Kerala touch.
Because of the three rivers, it is also called Triveni Sangama. The
serene temple has intricate carvings and a copper roof. A dip at the
Triveni Sangam nearby is supposed to revive sagging spirits, but take
prior permission at the temple.
Every October 17, on Tulasankranama, thousands come here to swim and
pray. For this is Telecauvery (meaning Head of the Cauvery), the origin
of one of the seven sacred rivers. The source of this long river, which
passes through two states, is on the top of the hill called Brahmagiri.
It is 1535 metres above sea level. Steps lead up to the Brahmagiri peak,
from where a panoramic view of Kodagu meets the visitor.
Nagarhole National Park
Though the name literally means Snake River in Kannada, there aren’t too
many snakes around. Created from a former raja’s hunting grounds,
Nagarahole is one of the best game sanctuaries in South India, providing
a natural living conditions to several wild animals like elephants,
tigers, panthers, rhinos and wild elephants, but one is more likely to
see smaller game like gaur, deer, wild dogs and langur. Pleasantly cool
round the year, it is a little difficult to reach, which makes it
quieter than other parks. This in turn makes it a great place to relax.
Jungle safaris are available as elephant rides.
Cauvery Nisargadhama (36km from Madikeri)
This is a 2.5 sq. km. large island in the middle of the River
Cauvery, a very good place for picnics. It also has small deer park and
lot of free monkeys.
Irupu Falls
This is more a hike than a holiday (there are people like us out there
who take these differences very seriously). You could begin from behind
the Rameshwarna temple, and relax at a refreshing pond halfway up the
falls. Then, if you are some strange sort of enthusiastic trekker and
have some spare RBC (the leeches demand that), carry on to the top.
Abbey Falls
Just 7 kilometers from Madikeri town are the Abbi Falls, as
remarkable and striking a sight as you would see anywhere. The narrow
road to Abbi Falls is a combination of steep ups and downs, twists and
turns, wriggling through the green and dense foliage of surrounding
coffee plantations. Situated on private property, a narrow pathway leads
you downward to where the waterfall can be seen.
Kushalnagar (32km from Madikeri)
Kushalnagar is the second largest Tibetan settlement in India. It has
large hostel for monks, 2 temples and a shopping center selling lot of
Tibetan things at bargain prices.
Dubare Forest
Dubare Elephant camp is a place were people can observe the life of
elephants from morning till evening. This camp which is a Jungle Lodges
Property has 13 elephants. You have to cross Cauvery to get to the other
side.
Access
Air: The nearest airport are Mangalore (135 kms) and Bangalore (260
kms).
Train: The nearest railheads are at Mysore, Mangalore and Hassan
(146 kilometers).
Road: From Bangalore, there are two routes to Coorg. Both routes
are almost the same distance (around 250-260 kilometers).
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