A journey to Coorg...

Latitude and Longitude :  12.42 N, 75.73 E

Coorg or Kodagu district in Karnataka state, India, is a beautiful hill station to hang out during your hot summer vacations.  Famously known as the Scotland of India, it has enchanted numerous tourists with its mesmerizing mountain ranges all over with luscious greenery covering the steep slopes of the western ghats.  The tranquil waters of the Cauvery  river flowing through the hilly region created a row of beautiful  waterfalls.  The place is at its best during early monsoons and is a visual treat for the eyes.

Madikeri (at Coorg) is the headquarters of the district Coorg.  Known as the Misty town, it gives a rejuvenating feel to those who visit it.  Talakaveri, from where the Kaveri River originates, Nisargadhama, a man-made island and a favored holiday resort, Iruppa and Abbey Falls, Nagarhole National Park, Dubare Elephant Camp – each of these can be an adventure destination by themselves.   

                                 

Talakaveri, the birth place of Cauvery river is one place to be visited.  The Brahma temple located on the banks of the river is one of the only two temples in India dedicated to Lord Brahma.  The Madikeri Fort, consisting of a palace, chapel and a prison, overlooks the town and the view of the town from there at night is breathtaking.  The Raja's seat gives an awesome view of the sunset in the evening.

Abbey falls is a splendid waterfall and a great place to enjoy with your friends.  It runs through the dense forest on a steep hill creating a pleasant view.  Iruppu falls is also a beautiful waterfalls similar to Abbey falls.  The young river creates a whole bunch of rapids giving us a chance for river rafting. The Nagarhole national park is a place for enthusiastic wildlife explorers.  It is covered with thick tropical forest, grassy swamps and numerous rivers and streams.  There are plenty of trekking spots spread across the district like Thadiyandamole, Pushpagiri, Brahmagiri and Nishanimotte and are worth going.