Birthplace
of the River Cauvery and home of some of India's bravest soldiers,Noted
for its scenic beauty, Coorg is a beautiful hill resort in Karnataka.
If you are looking for a picture post card hill resort that is enveloped
in mist as you open your eyes in the morning, Coorg is the place
to be in. Dotted with lush coffee plantations and sandal wood trees,
Coorg offers a perfect blend of sight and smell. Coorg is also referred
at Kodagu.
Now a flourishing agricultural center, Kodagu produces cash crops
of coffee, rice, orange, pepper and cardamoms.
Tourist
Destinations
Coorg
has a number of beautiful villages that present a picture post card
look. There are a number of picnic spots in Coorg that include the
beautiful Abbey Falls. Most of the wonderful places are located
near Madikeri, the district headquarter, which is located at an
altitude of over 5,000 feet above sea level. Tadevendamol, the highest
peak in the region is best for trekking. The peak offers beautiful
view of the Arabian Sea in the distance. Nagarhole National Park
is an ideal place for wildlife enthusiasts.
Coorg also has few temples that one can visit. Located on the confluence
of the Cauvery and Sujyothi, the Bagamandala Temple is built in
traditional Kerala style. The Omkareshwara Temple dedicated to lord
Shiva is another beautiful temple that you can visit. The temple
is about 200 years old.
Raja's Seat, at a short distance from the center of the town
is wonderful spot that presents panoramic view of the area. It
is believed that kings of Kodagu used to come here to see the
sunset.
There are a number of beautiful tourist spots around Coorg that
you can visit during your tour to Coorg. Capitol Village just
five kilometres from Coorg is a beautiful spot. Other places that
you can visit include Mysore, Bangalore, Hassan and Mangalore
» How
to reach Coorg
By
Air : Bangalore is the nearest airport, which is 196 kilometres
from Coorg.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is Mysore,
which is at a distance of 55 kilometres.
By Road : From Bangalore, there are two routes
to Coorg. Both routes are almost the same distance (around 250-260
kilometers). The route via Mysore, is the oft-frequented route.The
other route is via Neelamangal, Kunigal, Chanrayapatna, all of
which are located on the National highway. After Chanrayanapatna,
the state highway route takes you to your destination