COORG SIGHTSEEING
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Abbey Falls,
As you approach Abbey Falls, you will be greeted with the roar of water cascading their way down from 70 feet into limpid pools to join the river Cauvery. Tucked away between private coffee and spice estates, Abbey Falls offers a splendid backdrop for picnics. It is Coorg’s favourite landmark and rightly so. .
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Omkareshwara Temple,
Built in 1820 by King Lingarajendra, this is one of the most important religious sites in Coorg dedicated to Lord Shiva. The architecture of the temple boasts of Islamic and Gothic elements. The temple is surrounded by water and you can even feed the fish here..
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Dubare Elephant Training Camp,
Elephants are considered to be calm creatures but at the training camp, witness how the wild animals are tamed by their mahouts. The camp is open to exploration by curious visitors and you’ll be lucky to get a free elephant ride!.
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Cauveri Nisargadhama,
Situated about 30 kilometres from Madikeri, Cauveri Nisargadhama is an island formed by River Kaveri. It is a popular picnic spot dotted with bamboo groves and sandalwood and teak trees. .
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Bylakuppe Golden Temple,
Located at a distance of 90 km from Mysore towards it west, the Buddhist Golden temple at Bylakuppe is a place worth visiting. Bylakuppe, along with Dharamsala, is the residing place for thousands of Tibetans, who have been living in exile since many decades. This is the centre of Tibetan Buddhism in South India..
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Iruppu Falls,
At close proximity to the Nagarhole National Park lies a stunning sight of the cascading Iruppu Falls. Originating from the Brahmagiri Range, the falls plunge down 170 feet at two points..
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Nagarhole National Park,
Discover your wild side with a trip to Nagarhole National Park. Home to the majestic tiger, it is also known as the Rajiv Gandhi National Park.Nagarhole in Kannada means ‘snake river’ and the park derives this name from the winding course of the river that flows through the forests..
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Nagarhole National Park,
Discover your wild side with a trip to Nagarhole National Park. Home to the majestic tiger, it is also known as the Rajiv Gandhi National Park.Nagarhole in Kannada means ‘snake river’ and the park derives this name from the winding course of the river that flows through the forests..
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Talakaveri,
Located about 53 kilometres from Coorg, Talakaveri is considered to be the origin of River Kaveri. A small tank built around a temple marks the origin of the river and the temple is dedicated to Goddess Kaveriamma. One can also enjoy breathtaking views of the Brahmagiri Mountains from Talakaveri. .
