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Abbey Falls

Abbey Falls, also known as Abbi Falls, is located around 10 kilometres away from the town of Madikeri and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in and around Coorg. The water cascade coming down from the cliff from a height of 70 feet provides a spectacular scene to behold. The walk to the falls from the main entrance has around 200 steps downwards throughout and takes you through exotic coffee, cardamom, pepper and other spice plantations. Even though bathing is prohibited in the falls now, there is an over-bridge opposite the falls to witness the beauty. Read More

River Cauvery has lots of fishing camps located on the banks. Valnur, a village 45 minutes from Coorg, is famous for its fishing camps. Although, you will have to be a little careful about the rules and restrictions on fishing in this area. Firstly, you need a license to fish which can be issued at Coorg Wildlife Society's office in Madikeri. Also, fishing at Valnur has to follow 'Catch and release' principle - the fishes you catch need to be released back into the water. This is a part of conservation drive in the region. Read More

Bhagamandala is a pilgrimage site situated in the scenic foothills of Talacauvery, at a distance of only 39 kms from Madikeri. Talacauvery is the source and origin of the River Kaveri, which is often referred to as 'Dakshin Ganga' which means 'Ganga of the South' and is one of the seven sacred rivers of the country. A bath in the holy waters of the Bhagamandala is not only sacred but also a very spiritually uplifting and cleansing experience and has a positive effect on the mind, body and soul. It’s called a mythical river because legend says that the river Sujuyoti flows underground until it meets the Sangam, and then it expands into its merry flow. A lot of people choose this sacred location to perform the last rites of their deceased, or perform rituals in the memory of their ancestors. They believe the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam will bring peace and purity to the souls of their late loved ones. The Skanda Purana says that Bhagamandala was previously known as Bhaganda Kshetra in the ancient times. It was then renamed after a great sage named Sri Bhaganda Maharshi, who lived there in an ashram with his many disciples. Read More

Coffee and spice plantations and lush greens are home to a variety of exotic flora and fauna. The vegetation is ideal for native, rare, endangered - all sorts of birds. Coorg houses over 300 different species of birds. Nagarhole National Park and Anekad Reserve Forests are the best places for bird watching.

Taking individuals deep inside the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, the Brahmagiri trek is a delight with its myriad offerings. The route traverses lush forests, green grasslands and countless small streams and rivers. It is located on the border between Wayanad District of Kerala state on the south and Kodagu District in Karnataka on the north side. The peak of the hill is well-forested and is rich in wildlife. The primary attractions around this trek are the Iruppu Falls, the Thirunnelai Temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Pakshipathalam which has a cave that is legendary for being a haven for ‘rishis’ primeval times. Read More

Located on the Madikeri-Siddapur Road, Chettali is a small village blessed with lush greenery and misty hills surrounding it. The Cherala Bhagavathy temple here also attracts tourists and devotees. The Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located here. It is a really small town that is perfect for a scenic pitstop from Madikeri, which is located just 17km away. It is located on the Mysore-Madikeri roads and hence, making it easily accessed by road. Read More

Once a training site for elephants of the famous Dasara procession in Mysore, the Dubare Elephant camp offers a unique adventure to visitors by allowing them the experience of living in coexistence with the trained elephants on-site. Once an important camp of the Karnataka Forest Department, the Dubare Elephant Camp, now run by private players, is an ideal destination to learn more about elephants, as well as see a large number of Asiatic elephants peacefully enjoying themselves in their natural habitat. Naturalists and mahouts trained in the art of handling these majestic creatures are ever-present throughout the camp, offering various insights to passers-by regarding these gentle giants.Apart from the elephants, the camp has a variety of birds such as peacocks, partridges, kingfishers, and woodpeckers. The surrounding greenery is also home to spotted deer, tigers, wild dogs, and bears, making this location ideal for ecotourists. Read More

When in the hill town, you have to taste the delectable local food cuisine. It is one of the most exciting things to do in Coorg. It is predominantly non vegetarian and is made out of local flavours, spices and dried herbs. Some of the best dishes include Pandi curry, pork curry etc. There are also vegetarian options like akki rotti, nool puttu, koovaleputtu etc. One other thing that you should definitely try is coffee or filter kaapi as they call it. Read More

Gaddige Raja's Tomb

Built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, this beautiful structure of Gaddige Raja's tomb is the mortal remains of the Kodavad Royalty. These tombs date back to 1820. The structure houses three tombs, the central one for the Kodava King Doddaveerarajendra and his wife Mahadeviamma, the other two tombs are for the Chikkaveerarajendra's father and his guru, Rudrappa. A few meters from the tomb is the Muttappa Temple.

Honey Valley, Nilakandi Falls

The Nilakandi Falls are located the midst of the dense tropical forests of Coorg and trace their source somewhere in the Tadiyandemol range. It is a picturesque and serene waterfall that lends trekkers a wonderful waterfall experience. Honey Valley is a private resort in which this beautiful waterfall is located. The resort has many plantations of coffee and cardamom and its a pleasant stay as one can explore over 75 acres of the resort compound. Read More