Coorg Sightseeing
About Coorg
252 kms from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level lies Madikeri,the district headquarters of Kodagu. Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means 'dense forest on steep hill'. Dubbed as the scotland of India, Coorg poses an array of attractions for the tourists. Misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views that make madikeri a great place for sightseeing.
Here are some of the best tourist spots in Coorg and when you live at Misty Woods, these places become easy to access
Sight Seeing
Nalkanad Palace
Build by Dodda Veera Raja in 1794 famous for its painting and carvings.
Padi Igguthappa Temple
Built in Kerala style, governs an important role in the traditional and cultural life of Coorgs.
Talakaveri
River Kaveri which is one of the 7 sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus of the Hindu scriptures, originated at a place is called Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills, at about 4,500 ft above sea level. This place is marked by a 'kundike' from where the river emerges as a small perennial spring, but flows underground again to emerge a short distance away.
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
Iruppu Falls
River Kaveri which is one of the 7 sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus of the Hindu scriptures, originated at a place is called Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills, at about 4,500 ft above sea level. This place is marked by a 'kundike' from where the river emerges as a small perennial spring, but flows underground again to emerge a short distance away.
Golden Temple
Golden temple is in the Tibetan colony, where Tibetans keep their culture and heritage intact. Dalai Lama visits this temple to offer prayers occasionally.
Madikeri Fort
Originally built by Muddu Raja in 17 th Century. The British renovated the Palace inside the Fort.A church built in 1855 in fort premises now houses a museum.
Abbey Falls
70 feet height eye catching falls near 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.
Nagarhole National Park
The place derives its name from the winding river - Nagarhole meaning "snake river" - which flows through the park. The 640 sq km of gently undulating terrain at the foothills of the Brahmagiri hills is covered with thick tropical forest, grassy swamps and numerous rivers and streams. The park and animal life is part of the country's first "bio-sphere reserve". One can be sure of seeing the bison, elephant, tiger, spotted deer, sambhar, barking deer, wild boar, mongoose, peakcock, jungle fowl and many other birds and animals.
Nisargadhama
Known for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year.
Harangi Dam
Harangi Dam is a great picnic spot 36 kms from Madikeri.