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Coorg has many tourist places and attractions to offer to its visitors. In the center of the town is the Madikeri Fort, which was built in the 19th century and has a small museum. On display are some arms, armour, historical paintings and articles of the previous rulers. There is a palace and a prison in the fort. The Omkareshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva was constructed in 1820 by the ruling King of Coorg. The temple is known for the blend of architectural features of Islamic and Gothic style. There is a gilded ball with a weather clock over the dome of the temple. Bhagamandala, which is 30 km from Coorg, is known as the temple town of the region. The river Cauvery meets rivers Sujyothi and Kannike at this place. Abbi Falls or the Jessey Falls is 5 km from Coorg. Abbi in local dialect means 'fall'. Raja's Seat is the place where the erstwhile kings of Kodagu spent their leisurely evenings. One can easily view the greenery of the Western Ghats from this place.
Abbey Falls
A big attraction for tourists and filmdom alike is the Abbey Falls, 8 kms from Madikeri. Even during the summer there is plenty of water in these falls. The roar of the falls can be heard from the main road, from where a path goes through lovely coffee and cardamom plantations right up to them. The chirping of innumerable birds which are easier heard then seen, fill the air with sweet music. Do remember to take your binoculars and camera when you go there
Talakaveri
River Kaveri which is one of the 7 sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus of the Hindu scriptures, originated at a place is called Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills, at about 4,500 ft above sea level. This place is marked by a kundike from where the river emerges as a small perennial spring, but flows underground again to emerge a short distance away. |
Madikeri
This 19th century fort, in the centre of Madikeri, houses a temple, a chapel, prison and a small museum. The fort offers a beautiful view of Madikeri.
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Nagarhole
The place derives its name from the winding river - Nagarhole meaning "snake river" - which flows through the park. The 640 sq km of gently undulating terrain at the foothills of the Brahmagiri hills is covered with thick tropical forest, grassy swamps and numerous rivers and streams. The park and animal life is part of the country's first "bio-sphere reserve".
The Forest Department conducts tours along well-defined routes for tourists, in the early mornings and evenings. One can be sure of seeing the bison, elephant, spotted deer, sambhar, barking deer, wild boar, mongoose, peakcock, jungle fowl and many other birds and animals.
Lucky people may see a tiger or panther or even a King cobra. Both trekking and going by private vehicles is allowed, though permission has to be taken first. Huts have been built for those who wish to stay in the wilds.
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Bhagamandala
This place is 30 km from Coorg. It is famous for temples and is known as the temple town of this region.This place also has significance as here Cauvery is at its confluence with river Sujyothi and Kannike. |
Nisargadhama
The picturesque island of Cauvery Nisargadhama is the biggest of a cluster of five islets created by the river Cauvery. Accessible from the mainland through a hanging bridge, the sylvan ambience of Nisargadhama provides for an idyllic getaway. This popular nature resort boasts of a deer park, orchidarium, and elephant rides amid bamboo groves as main attractions. |
Bylekuppe
The second largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet, Bylekuppe came up as a sanctuary for Tibetan refugees during the 1960 Chinese aggression. Several monasteries dot the landscape of this settlement, prominent amongst these are the Great Gompa of Sera Je and Sera Mey.
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