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Kodagu, also called Coorg, is a district inKarnataka State
.
Coorg is known for its hospitability of people and beautiful
scenery. This is one of the best
destinations for nature lover inIndia. Tourists get fascinated
by colourful scenery, woodedslopes, undulating landscape and quaint
villages of Coorg. There are endless mountain
ranges which attract thousands of tourists every year.
HOW to Reach
The nearest railway station is Mysore, some 100 kms away. But
buses are frequent andconnect Kodagu to nearby Karnataka cities
such as Mysore and Mangalore, among others.
The bus journey is about 4-5 hours away. Be prepared for a
rough, winding and
inexpensive ride. If you are coming from Bangalore/Mysore, it is
better to rent a cab fromeither city. This is recommended as public
transport is not very effective in coorg district
and the tourist attractions are spread across the district.
Taking a cab from the city will helpyou get better rates as it is
always difficult to bargain in tourist spots. If travelling
fromBangalore/Mysore, you should plan to cover Bylanakuppe (Tibet
monastery), as it is en
route.
Get around COORG
Rickshaws (autos) and four-wheelers can be hired, the former for
short pay-by-the-tripjourneys and the latter by the day too. Buses
connect Coorg with the rest of Karnataka
state, and also ply locally (less frequent). Trekking is a
healthy possibility; cycling for
fitness freaks in this hilly terrain.
For local information, the only easily-available texts in Coorg
appear to be Glimpses ofKodagu (Coorg) : Places of Interest by Dr
K.U.Ashok (available for Rs 40, including at the
main bus-stand bookshop) and a Kodagu Tourists Spots Map, priced
at Rs 30, and also
available locally, including at the local tourist office near
the main bus stand.
Sites to Visit At Coorg (Evergreencounty.com)
Abbey falls
Abbey Falls, Kodagu, 2010., Kodagu/Coorg.
A big attraction for tourists and filmdom alike is the Abbey
Falls, 8 km from Madikeri.Even during the summer there is plenty of
water in these falls. The roar of the falls can be
heard from the main road, from where a path goes through lovely
coffee and cardamom
plantations right up to them. The chirping of innumerable birds
which are easier heard then
seen, fill the air with sweet music. Do remember to take your
binoculars and camera when
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you go there. As of Mar 2011, bathing in the falls is not
allowed as the water pours into the
rocky steep valley.
Nagarahole - Wild Life Santuary
Nagarhole is a kannada word meaning "snake river" - which flows
through the park. Thepark and animal life is part of the country's
first "bio-sphere reserve". The Forest
Department conducts tours along well-defined routes for
tourists, in the early mornings and
evenings. One can surely see the bison, elephant, spotted deer,
sambhar, barking deer, wildboar, mongoose, peakcock, jungle fowl
and many other birds and animals. Lucky ones get
the chance of seeing Panther or Tiger.
Honnamana Kere
Honnamana Kere is a holy and tourist place located in
Daddamalthe near Sulimalthe
village 6 km away from Somwarpet town. The lake (See picture) is
surrounded by beautiful
landscape including Coffee estates and Cliffs. Special pooja is
offered to the GoddessHonnamma on the Gowri festival every year.
Thousands of devotees come to this sacred
place on this day and offers pooja to the Goddess Honnamma
followed by climbing thecliff. 'Bagina' which consists of sacred
belongings of the Goddess is left in the lake. A new
temple was built several years back with the aim to improve the
place and offer better
facilities to the devotees, this was possible by the financial
assistance of the people livingin the surrounding villages.
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctury
Pushpagiri aka Kumaraparvatha trek path, Kodagu, 2009.,
Kodagu/Coorg.
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctury is 30 km from Somwarpet towards
Kukke Subramanya. TheWildlife Sanctury is a apt for trekkers who
want to experience the wilderness of Western
Ghat. Home for different kinds of wild species like elephants,
deers, wild cats etc.
Mallalli Falls
Mallalli Falls is situated around 25 km from Somwarpet. The
exact location of Mallali falls
is in Bettadahalli Gram Panchayat in Somwarpet taluk. It is an
eye feasting sight of riverKumaradhara gushing through the valley
and falling into a gorge, with lush green
mountains around.
Madikeri:
Madikeri is the capital of the Kodagu also known as Coorg. This
place is known as theScotland of India. Millions of tourists come
to this place to visit coffee plantations, lush
green forests, misty hills and some breath taking views of other
areas. Madikeri is also
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known for it;s amazing climate. Madikeri also has a world record
in the production of
cardamom crop.
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