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Day 3 Travel to Coorg @ Golden Temple, Nisargadhama Forest, Omkareshwara Temple,Madekeri Fort and Raja's seat

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

Outside Golden Temple Bailakuppe

GOLDEN TEMPLE BYLAKUPPE

The Golden Temple in Bylakuppe, is a home for thousands of Tibetans living in exile and a center for Tibetan Buddhism in South India. Three beautiful golden Buddha statues each of 40 Feet namely Padmasambhava, Buddha and Amitayus look down at visitors above the altar. The walls are adorned with colourful paintings depicting gods and demons from Tibetan Buddhist mythology. Golden Temple is just an hour drive from Madekeri. The main temple has three floor-to-ceiling statues of the Buddha, Guru Padmasambhava and Buddha Amitayu. Walls are adorned with intricate paintings portraying the events in the life of Gautam Buddha. There is a Tibetan market outside the monastery that sells curios, accessories, clothes and delicious steaming momos.

Golden temple

Golden Temple

Golden Temple Prayer hall

Coorg jungle Camp

NISARGADHAMA FOREST

 Nisargadhama is a 25 acre island formed by river Kaveri with bamboos, teak, sandalwood trees streams and wild life covering it. Nisargadhama is a forest resort just 3 kms from Kushalnagar towards Madekeri. Its a good picnic spot and wildlife Sanctury is a most appealing part. Boating, a deer and rabbit enclosure, elephant rides, hanging bridges, in midst of a forest, greet you at this place.

This small forest is encircled by the river Cauvery and most of the people make a visit to this place for its serenity. The place has been developed to accommodate bamboo cottages for an overnight stay. One can watch out for resident birds and their nests and bamboo watch towers are made in between, to get a view of the surroundings.

Bamboo Forest, Nisargadhama

Tree House, Nisargadhama Forest

OMKARESHWARA TEMPLE

The Omkareshwara temple in Madikeri Is dedicated to Shiva. There is a pool in front of temple with tons of fresh water fishes in it. The Shivalinga now worshipped in the temple has its origins in Kashi. Among the many Shivalingas in Kashi five are considered the most sacred, and Omkareshwara is one of them.

Omkareshwara temple

Omkareshwara Temple

RAJA’S FORT & RAJA’S SEAT

This 19th century fort is in the centre of Madikeri and has a temple, a chapel, prison and a small museum. According to legend, kings of kodagu spent their evenings here at Raja’s seat. One can have a spectacular view from this point. It is said that Vira Raja of Coorg often came here to get a view oh his empire.

Madekeri Fort

Outside View of Madekeri Fort

View from Raja's seat

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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

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Day 1 Travel to Coorg @ Abbi Falls, Chiklihole Dam, Coffe Estate

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

On the way to Abbi Falls

ABBI FALLS
Eight Km from Madekeri, A Waterfall U don't wanna miss..The route to the Abbi Falls is through a  private Coffee estate and gives a sudden spectacular view while going down. During monsoons, water flow is high compared to other seasons.

View of Abbi Falls

Abbi Falls

CHIKLIHOLE DAM

Chiklihole Dam is not among the best tourist spots but a nice calm and peaceful picnic spot. The best part of Chiklihole Dam is the Sunset. It gives u the picturesque view and the thick forest around the Reservoir is a Beauty.

Way to Chiklihole Dam

View from Chiklihole Reservoir

Chiklihole Dam

Chiklehole reservoir

COFFEE AND PEPPER PLANTATIONS
Coffee has been grown in Coorg for over 100 years. The main crop grown in Coorg is coffee and pepper is interplanted within. Its very common for coffee estates to grow pepper. These plants climb up the tall trees that are grown to provide shade for the coffee plantation. Coorg produces two varieties of Coffee- Coffea Robusta and Coffea Arabica

Way to Coffee Estate

Coffee Beans

Pepper Tree

Pepper

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Holding Back

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