Coorg Trip

We have been to coorg recently.

We started 1:00 PM in the afternoon and reached coorg by 7:00PM .
We had pre-booked the room and room was in the middle of a tea  estate it was a little scary but was an awesome place.

Next day morning we started around 7 30 in morning and visited

Tala Kaveri was birth place of kaveri and it is very small pit sort of thing  from there it flows to  a lake and it flows down the hill where its joined by many tributaries.

From tala kaveri there is an awesome view of the valley and clouds (they say that from that location one can see the  view point is a border of 3 states)

And then Bagamandala its just a joining place of 3 tributaries of kaveri also includes the one from tala kaveri.

Then to Abbey falls just a water falls  and  to Nisargadama .

Nisargadama is park sort of place where there are lot of bamboo plantations ,elephant safari ,boating .

Also there is a deer park inside Nisargadama.

On the way back we visited a Budddhist city and golden temple.

Also coorg need to be visited twice once in summer where we can visit Tala kaveri and other hill stations and once in rainy season for water falls and stuff.
During rainy season the tala kaveri and Bagamandala will be flodded with kaveri water so need to visit twice.

Neverthless I`ve enumerated all the activities and places to be visited in Coorg they are as follows.



ACTIVITIES

The river Cauvery originates here at Talacauvery and is worshipped by the locals.

Trekking:Some of the known trails are in the hills of Brahmagiri, where you could trek your way to the Irrupa Falls. You could also consider trekking to Pushpagiri, the second higest peak of Kodagu and Tadiandamol (the highest peak).

Angling: Valanoor is the backwater of the river Cauvery. It draws fishing lovers from all over India. You can try and catch the famous mahaseer and the best season is from October to May.


White Water Rafting: There are few good camps around Coorg that offer rafting down the Cauvery river. For some fast paced action, visit the Upper Barapole River to the south of Coorg in Brahmagiri. The best time for rafting is from mid-June to mid-September.

 Coorgi silk saree are also very famous and they have a different style of wearing them.

PLACES

Madikeri Fort
This 19th century fort, in the centre of Madikeri, houses a temple, a chapel, prison and a small museum. The fort offers a beautiful view of Madikeri.

Raja's Seat
According to legend, the kings of Kodagu spent their evenings here. But what's unforgettable about Raja's seat is the spectacular sunset that one can enjoy from here.

The most visited tourist spot in Coorg is the Nagarahole National Park which is known for it's wild-life population. One can find elephants, tigers, leopards, sambars, spotted deers, and bisons in plenty.

Abbi-Falls a beautiful waterfall, Bhaga-mandala and finally Tala-Kaveri-the birth place of river Kaveri, is an astoundingly beautiful place which is surrounded by mountains.

Omkareshwara temple was built by Lingarajendra in 1820


Iruppu Falls
The river descends perpendicularly into a great cataract known as the Iruppu Falls. This place is believed to possess the power to cleanse one's sins and is visited by thousands of devotees from far and near on Shivaratri day.

Abbey Falls

Karnataka boasts of some scenic and exotic hill stations that are frequented by those seeking the green and serene. Among them one such location would be the Abbey falls.
As various streams congregate in the mountains above, they swell with the monsoon rains and force their way down the mountain slope. Splashing hard against the huge boulders of rock, unmindful of the crevices and hollows, the water drops at enormous speed accompanied by gushing sounds. This white wall of water creates a misty cloud with its moisture-like spray and descends into a flowing stream to perhaps join with the River Cauvery somewhere in the vicinity.

Valanoor
Valanoor, 30 kms.from Mercara,the back waters of river Cauvery is one of the most beautiful Angling sites in Karnataka.
Mornings would be the ideal time for fishing unless you are are a good fisherman or a lucky person.
Apart from fishing the view of the sunset is just awesome.

Nisargadhama

Cauvery Nisargadhama is situated about 36 kms from Madikeri. This is an ideal picnic spot. It is an island in the middle of the river connected by a rope bridge. You can do boating or go for elephant rides as well as visit the elephant training camp run by the Forest Department at Dubare (8 kms further).
This 2.5 sq. km. large island in the middle of the River Cauvery, is some place to romance.

Bhagamandala

When the river Cauvery flows downhill, it is joined by two more tributaries - Kanake and Sujyoti. The spot where all three converte (the Cauvery, the Kanika and the Sujyothi) is called Bhagamandala. The temple here, built in Kerala style, has smaller shrines dedicated to various gods. It is about 40 kms from Madikeri.

Harangi Dam is a great picnic spot 36 kms from Madikeri.


Dubare
This is mainly an elephant capturing and training camp of the Forest Department, at the edge of Dubare forest, on the bank of river Kaveri, on the Kushalnagar - Siddapur road

Kakkabe
Famous for being the largest producer of honey in south east Asia, though most come here for the Padi Igutappa temple


Somwarpet(Mallalli Falls)
If you can get off to an early start and if the sky is beautiful with the clouds, take the road to Somwarpet. This 42-kilometer, one-and-half hour drive will surely perk you up. This is the coffee heartland of Coorg. You will pass through some of the finest coffee estates you will ever see. Magnificent trees reaching up to the skies, casting much wanted masses of shade to the coffee plants. It's one great spread of continuous foliage very gloriously prepared in an extraordinary operation by Nature. Mingled with cardamom and pepper as well. Big, medium or small, they add to the already beautiful and fabulous landscape all around.


GoldenTemple- Buddhist Monastery
Feel Tibet in Coorg.....
After the Chinese took over Tibet, the refugees were settled at Bylakuppe Near Kushalnagar and the Buddhist Monastery was re-established here in 1972. It houses over 250 monks today

Chelvara Falls is near Cheyyandane which is around 16 kms from Virajpet and is one of the most beautiful water falls in Coorg. Chelavara Falls is also called as  Embepare  by the locals meaning  Tortoise Rock .

The Nalknad Palace of Coorg
The palace has stories and the walls and roof are decorated with beautiful ancient paintings and architecture. According to history after escaping from Tippu sultan' s troops Dodda Viraraja (Doddavirarajendra)

Chicklihole Dam in Coorg near Suntikoppa
Chiklihole reservoir in Coorg is located in between Madikeri and Kushalnagar and is roughly around 15 kms from Kushalnagar and Madikeri and the bonus is, it s near to Dubare.

Napandapole Falls
Napandapole Falls is located 12 kms away from Madapura (Madapur,Madhavapura) on the way to Surlabi.

Kotebetta
Kotebetta measures around 5400 ft and is the 3rd highest peak in Coorg after Tadiyandamol and Brahmagiri.
Kotebetta is an awesome place to trek.