Coorg Sightseeing Packages
Bhagamandala:
It is a common practice for pilgrims to take a dip in the triveni sangama and perform rituals to their ancestors before proceeding to Talakaveri, the birthplace of Kaveri. A temple of Lord Supremo Shiva in the name of Bhagandeshwara embellishes the place. It is the local belief that Kaveri, revered as Dakshina Ganga, comes out of the matted hair locks of Shiva here. During Tula Sankramana which falls on 17 or 18 October, pilgrims assemble here in large numbers.
Thalacauvery: It is an Important religious place. It is the birth place of sacred river Cauvery, 46 km from Madikeri. A small shrine with a beautifully decorated silver Shiva linga marks the spot where the mighty river originates. On Tula Sankramana day, which usually falls on October 17th each year, thousands flock to Talacauvery to witness a sudden upsurge of water in the spring, which then bubbles over. Near the temple stands Brahmagiri peak which offers panoramic views of the mountains.
Rajaseat Park: About 1 km west of the Madikeri bus stand is Raja's Seat. Popular lore claims that Kodava kings their consorts spent their evenings in the fine park here. It is easy to see why: dramatic views of an orange sun dipping behind the mountains can mesmerize both royals and commoners.
Madikeri Fort :
Madikeri Fort, also called Mercara Fort, is a fort in Madikeri, in the Kodagu
district of the Indian state of Karnataka, first built by Mudduraja in the second
half of the 17th century. Mudduraja also built the palace within the fort. It was
rebuilt and restructured in granite by Tipu Sultan, and the site was then renamed
Jaffarabad. Madikeri Fort is one of the many forts built or rebuilt by Tipu Sultan
during his reign in the second half of the 18th century. In 1790, Dodda Vira
Rajendra took control of the fort. The palace underwent renovations by Linga
Rajendra II from 1812 to 1814.[1] The British made additions to the fort in 1834.
Notable structures in the fort include two stone statues of elephants at the
northeast entry and a church in the southeast corner.
Omkareshwara Temple:
Located in Madikeri, Omkareshwara temple was built in 1820 by King Lingarajendra II
as act of penance. The temple was built in the Muhammadan style of architecture
consisting of a dome in center.
Its four corners are surrounded by four turrets. Near the entrance door of the temple, a linga has been installed. Another attractive architectural feature of the temple is the water tank in front, which is inhabited by various different varieties of fish.
Raja's Tomb:
Gaddige also known as Raja’s tomb is located in one of the beautiful hill station of
Karnataka, Madikeri, Coorg. The monument depicts the pervading building style of
those days which was Indo- Sarcenic. The monument contains the mortal remains of the
royal Kodavas.
The Architecture and the history of Gaddige Madikeri Gaddige or the tombs are built in Muhammadan style with tombs at the center and turrets at the corners. Nandi figures are carved on top of the corners.
The entrance of the tombs has carvings too. Lord Shiva is placed and worshipped inside the tomb since the king was Hindu. This is a very fascinating fact because most of the tombs belong to Muslim kings and dynasties.
There are three tombs built for the royal dynasty. The central tomb which is the largest among the three is of Kodava king Doddaveerarajendra and his wife Mahadeviamma. The right tomb built by Chikkaveerarajendra for his father Lingarajendra in 1820 A.D. The left tomb belongs to Veerarajendra’s guru Rudrappa built in 1834 A.D.
Abbey Falls:
Abbey Falls (also spelled Abbi Falls and Abbe Falls) is a waterfall in Kodagu, in
the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. It is located 8 km from the Madikeri, 122 km
from Mysore, 144 km from Mangalore and 268 km from Bangalore.
The waterfall is on the early reaches of the river Kaveri, located between private coffee plantations with stocky coffee bushes and spice estates and trees entwined with pepper vines. There is a hanging bridge constructed just opposite the falls. Flow is much higher during the monsoon season.
The falls was earlier called Jessi Falls, named after a British officer's wife. However, the place was a thick jungle back then. Years later, the waterfall was discovered by Mr. Neravanda B. Nanaiah who bought the place from the government and converted it into a coffee and spice plantation, which still surrounds the waterfall today.
General Thimmaiah Museum:
General Kodendera Subayya Thimayya, one of the most notable Indian soldiers from
Kodagu, gets a befitting honor for his valuable services to the country.
After years of restoration work, General Thimayya’s mansion, ‘Sunny Side’, has been converted into a beautiful war museum.
Spread across 2.6 acres on G T Road in Madikeri, Kodagu district, the war memorial will feature a variety of antique weaponry and war relics, including a canon and a decommissioned MiG-21 fighter jet.
Price :
2600/- Sedan Vehicle
3700/- Innova Vehicle
Dubare Forest ( Elephant training camp)
Located on the banks of River Cauvery in Coorg, Dubare Elephant Camp is one of the most popular tourist spots in Coorg. It attracts hordes of tourists from everywhere. The elephant camp boasts of plenty of elephants and offers tourists with an exceptional opportunity to be close to them and spend some memorable moments with them.
A project undertaken by the forest department and jungle lodges and resorts, Dubare Elephant Camp is a perfect place for wildlife enthusiasts.
Harangi Dam:
The Harangi Dam is located near Hudgur village, Kushalnagar taluk in Kodagu district
in the Indian state of Karnataka.[1] The masonry dam is built across the river
Harangi, a tributary of the Kaveri.[1][2] The dam is located about 9 km away from
the heart of Kushalnagar town.
Cauvery Nisargadhama-
Formed by the main river of the region, River Kaveri, it is surrounded by dense
forest. A popular weekend getaway in itself, it is situated quite close to
Kushalnagar, with just 3 km of distance between them.
Established in 1989, it has been attracting tourists since decades now. Spread over an area of 64 acres, it presents an alluring natural setting where tourists can admire the sight of River Kaveri flowing gloriously through the dense forest, hear birds chirping, look at the star-studded clear sky at night and wake up with soft rays of sun in morning.
It presents an excellent opportunity for tourists to have a close interaction with nature. Visitors can enter the reserve through the new hanging bridge, which is not to be confused with the old hanging bridge which is no longer functional.
When at Nisargadhama Forest, you will find a wide variety of things to do and see. Elephant ride is something that adults and kids both will enjoy. There is also a deer park and rabbit park that one can visit.
The view of River Kaveri is also something that tourists must stop by and notice, capture in their cameras, and cherish forever. The view, especially from the hanging bridge, is breathtaking.
The water in the river here is quite shallow. Hence, if interested tourists can even cross the river on foot, letting its cold fresh water refresh them.
Although the old hanging bridge has been replaced by the new hanging bridge and isn’t functional now, it is still a popular tourist attraction.
If interested, tourists can also hire guides who are readily available at the Kaveri Nisargadhama Forest Park. Apart from that one can also seek help from forest department officials who will also offer guidance about the surrounding areas and directions to various places.
Golden temple ( Tibetan Namdroling Monastery) The Namdroling Monastery, popularly referred to as ‘The Golden Temple’ is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India. Located in Bylakuppe, about 5 kms from Kushalanagara in Kodagu district, The Golden Temple complex is home to about 16000 refugees and 600 monks .
Namdroling Monastery’s main entrance is an attractive four story tower with a wheel portraying symbols of Buddhism. The main attractions inside the temple are the statues of Lord Buddha in the centre with statues of Lord Amitayus and Lord Padmasambhava on either sides. Visitors can pray, meditate, give their offerings and rotate the mani prayer drums. Rotating these prayer drums is believed to give the same benefit as chanting “Om Mani Padme Hum”, the Buddhist prayer.
Golden Temple visiting time: The Temple is open for visitors from 9 AM till 6 PM.
Price :
2600/- Sedan Vehicle
3700/- Innova Vehicle
* Prices may vary depending on season
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve:
Nagarahole, spread over Mysore and Kodagu is covering an area of 847.981 Sq km.
Nagarahole is an important Tiger Reserve in Karnataka and is a major hub of conservation under Project Tiger and Project Elephant. The Protected Area supports large assemblages of carnivores and herbivores: Tiger, Leopard, Asiatic wild dog and Sloth bear, Asiatic Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Muntjac, Four horned antelope, Wild pig, Mouse deer and South-western langur.
Nagarahole is contiguous with Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) to its south and Bandipur Tiger Reserve to its southeastern parts. The park has a good number of streams and rivulets. The Kabini and Taraka reservoirs are large water bodies located towards the west and southeastern parts of the park respectively.
Nagarahole is acclaimed as one of the high-density tiger populations in the country after Corbett & Kaziranga tiger reserves respectively. It comprises of some amazing landscapes and marvelous streams that swerve around like a snake, leaving the wildlife enthusiasts and the visitors astonishing with its natural beauty.
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve also creates an opportunity for bird enthusiasts with its amazing variety of birds, which frequent this place, as regularly as the enthusiasts.
Irpu Falls: The Irupu Falls (also Iruppu Falls) are located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarhole. The falls are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, derived from the name of the tributary of Cauvery which starts from these falls, the Lakshmana Tirtha River.
Tea Estate: Tucked away in the hills, Glenlorna is a tea estate in Coog which is near Hudikeri town and you can reach it via Gonnikoppa or Kutta . Please check the conditions of roads in Coorg as most of them are badly damaged. You will need about six to seven hours from Bangalore . There is a tea processing factory here and am told that the tea here is sent to Munnar and sold at wholesale prices to other brands. I bought three varieties of powder by the way – Red Dust, pekoe dust and orange pekoe and these are based on tea leaf grading.
