BhagamandalaBhagamandalais apilgrimageplace inKodagudistrict ofSouth Indianstate ofKarnataka. It is situated on the riverKaveriin its upstream stretches. At this place, the Kaveri is joined by two tributaries, the Kannike and the mythical Sujyoti river. It is considered sacred as a river confluence (kudalaortriveni sangama, inKannadaandSanskritrespectively). Similarly the other related place isUdhaka mandala(English name: Ooty) which means land beside water body inKannadaandSanskritrespectively.TheDistance from Coimbatore to Bhagamandala, calculated by the cutting-edge distance calculator, is357 kms(222.00 miles)Being aware of the distance and time simplifies the rest of the preparations and planning to a great extent. You can make definite time for other engagements which may otherwise go haywire.TalacauveryTalakaveri(Kannada:), is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the riverKaveri. It is located by Brahmagiri hill (not to be confused with theBrahmagiri rangefurther south) near Bhagamandala inKodagu district,Karnataka, 1,276 m. above sea level. However, there is not a permanent visible flow from this place to the main rivercourse except during the rainy season.A tank orkundikehas been erected on a hillside, at the place that is said to be the origin. It is also marked by a small temple, and the area is frequented by pilgrims. The river originates as a spring feeding this tank, which is considered to be a holy place to bathe on special days. The waters are then said to flow underground to emerge as theKaveririver some distance away. The temple has been renovated extensively by the state government recently [2007].On Tulasankramana day (the first day ofTula Masamonth, according to theHindu calendar, which normally falls in mid October) thousands of pilgrims flock to the river's birthplace to witness the rise of the fountainhead, when water gushes up from the spring at a predetermined moment. The tula snanam (Sacred bath in theTulamonth) is observed across pilgrim towns in Kaveri's banks.[1]Talakaveri is about 8km away fromBhagamandalaand 48km fromMadikeri.

Madikeri:Abey Falls or Abbi Falls:Abbey Falls also called as Abbi Falls is located around 8 kms from the town of Madikeri. The waterfall is located between coffee plantations, spice estates and green trees where several streams join from the mountains and gush down to join the Kaveri river.The falls appear suddenly, the water cascading over rocks into calm pools. The roar of the falls can be heard from the road. The water flow is very high during the monsoon season and during the dry seasons the flow is considerably less. A hanging bridge has now been built across the gorge here offering a good view of the falls.The best time to visit is early winter when the monsoons bring plenty of water. The falls can be reached by a narrow road from Madikeri. Cars can reach the entrance of these falls from where a downhill walk of 500 metres on slightly paved steps takes one to the waterfalls.