Day 2 Travel to Coorg

Day 2 Travel to Coorg  @TalaCauvery, Bhagmandala, Dubare forest, Kanive

Madikere (at Coorg) is a well-known hill station for tourists in Karnataka. It is situated 252 Km from Bangalore. It has mesmerising mountain ranges all over with luscious greenery and the tranquil waters of Cauvery river flowing through the hilly area.

Coorg is one of India's famous travel destination and has been called "The Scotland of India" by British and also called as the Kashmir of South India.

Coorg's natural beauty, the people, the culture and their food is the major attraction which draws people from all over the world.

It gives a rejuvenating feel to those who visit this place..

Bangalore to Coorg is almost 260 km and its takes a little more than 5 hours to reach Coorg by road. There are direct private and Ksrtc buses available daily from Bangalore.

2-3 days trip is advisable if you r going on a family pleasure trip.Its one of the Weekend getaways from Bangalore

Kanive Aquaduct

KANIVE AQUADUCT

This aquaduct is special not only for carrying water from Harangi reservoir to the neighbouring and surrounding areas of mysore district facilitating irrigation but also for the reason that it is used by the people as a "bridge" to go to several villages located in Mysore district and vice-versa
The scene of the water flowing at the open end of the aqueduct here is awe-inspiring. There is every element of danger associated with motorcyclists who would get into the pathway from a narrow strip from Kanive. Below the aqueduct, the Cauvery flows serenely.

Above Aquaduct

KANIVE HANGING BRIDGE

The decades old dream of the villagers of Kanive in North Kodagu has finally realised in the form of hanging bridge that has been constructed across Cauvery River. The bridge constructed at a cost of Rs 47 lakh using modern technology

Hanging Bridge View from Aquaduct

BHAGMANDALA

Bhagamandala is a pilgrimage place and situated on the river Kaveri  upstream. Bhagmandala is situated at the confluence of two rivers The Kaveri and the Kanika. a third river is said to join from underground. It is considered sacred as a river confluence. 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. It is located at 33 Km from Madekeri.

Bhagmandala Temple

Bhagmandala Triveni Sangaman

An Elephant on Roadside

DUBARE FOREST

Dubare is known for its elephant camp, and is a forest camp on the banks of the river Kaveri. There are opportunities for trekking, elephant rides, fishing, and river rafting.  There are local people who will provide you the joy of still water rafting and also white water rafting. Rowing your way through the Kaveri is not only a great fun but also a wonderful experience.If u are lucky, u may even spot elephants bathing there.

Dubare Forest

River Rafting at Dubare

Coffee pub On the way to Talacauvery

On the way to TalaCauvery

TALACAUVERY

It is about 44 Km from Madekeri.Talacauvery lies about 1276 mts above sea level. The entire view is very beautiful and the temple was constructed for Lord Agasteeswara. River Kaveri which is one of the 7 sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus of the Hindu scriptures, originated at a place is called Talakaveri.There is a big tank and a small shrine constructed close to the Tirth-Kundike at this holy place. It is said that the water here has healing powers and taking a dip in a holy river heals physical and pyshological miseries. From there ,400 steps lead to Bhramagiri peak and one can have a good view of Bhramagiri hills from the peak.

TalaCauvery Entrance

TalaCauvery temple covered in Fog