Coorg

Coorg-The Scotland of India
Located amidst imposing mountains in Karnataka with a perpetually misty landscape, Coorg is the place to be for all nature lovers.  This coffee producing hill station is not only popular for its beautiful green hills and the streams cutting right through them but also because of its rich culture and heritage. The Kodavas, a local clan specialising in martial arts, are especially notable for their keen hospitality.
Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is the most visited hill station in Karnataka. It is well known for its breathtakingly exotic scenery and lush greenery. Forest covered hills, spice and coffee plantations only add to the landscape. During your visit to Coorg, be sure to cover the beautiful towns like Madikeri, Virajpet, Kushalnagar, Gonikoppal, Pollibetta, and Somwarpet, and experience the beautiful concept of homestays to make your experience more memorable!

Abbey falls



Nestled within the lush greenery of the Western Ghats in Coorg is the spectacular Abbey Falls, with water cascading down from a height of 70 feet. The rugged terrain of the boulders of the waterfall is juxtaposed well by the neighbouring coffee and spice plantations, bringing new life to the aura of this mystical waterfall.


Talacauvery



It is the place of origin of the Cauvery river from the Brahmagiri Hills. Talacauvery is a sacred place of worship of the Kodavas and hence attracts many tourists and devotees. It is believed that the river originates as a spring feeding a tank or ‘’Kundike’’ and then flows underground to re-emerge as RiverKaveri some distance away. A temple dedicated to the Goddess Kaveriamma is located next to the tank and bathing in it on special occasions is considered holy.


Golden temple



Coorg is home to the famous Namdroling monastery. It is situated just 6 Kms from the town of Kushalnagar and 35 Kms from the Madikeri. It belongs to the Sangha community. The temple is termed "golden" because of the golden work done on every painting. It is a typical Tibetan monastery. The monastery is presided over by an 18m-high gold-plated Buddha. Children are also taught outside the temple. The paintings inside the temple describe the gods, demons, culture and also some of the phases of Buddha's life


Raja`s seat, Madikeri



Raja's Seat, a garden with beautiful flowering plants and skilfully designed artificial fountains, is located in Madikeri in the district of Coorg. The garden was a favorite venue to rejuvenate for the Kings of Kodagu as they loved watching the beautiful sunsets over the gardens. Even today, the breathtaking view of the Sun setting into the undulated mountains is mesmerizing.


Nagarhole National Park



With its diversity of flora and fauna, the Nagarhole National Park is one of the best known wildlife reserves in India. It houses not just multiple species of plants and shrubbery but also mammals, reptiles, crawlers and rare birds.


Dubare Elephant Camp



Once a training site for elephants of the famous Dasara procession in Mysore, the Dubare Elephant camp offers a unique adventure to visitors by allowing them the experience of living in coexistence with the trained elephants on-site.