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Coffee Plantations in Coorg

A walk through the beautiful plantation estates is one of the most wonderful things to do in Coorg. The region is known for its coffee plantations that also have a variety of spice plants and vanilla trees. Most of these coffee estates provide a paid guided walking tour and have stores from where you can buy coffee and spices.

Pushpagiri is one of the 21 wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka and home to many rare and endangered species of birds. The Kumara Parvat peak lies here. This National Park is also a proposed World Heritage site. Mandalapatti Peak and Mallalli Falls, one of the most popular attractions in Coorg, are located in the sanctuary.

Raja's Seat

Raja's Seat is a garden built on an elevated ground overseeing the valleys that lie to the west, making it a popular viewpoint to watch sunrise and sunset. Dotted with flowering plants and skillfully designed artificial fountains, Raja's Seat is located in Madikeri in the district of Coorg. The garden was a favourite venue to rejuvenate for the Kings of Kodagu, and they loved watching the sunsets sitting here as they spent some memorable time with their Queens. The garden here is a preferred picnic spot for the locals. There is also a Toy Train available for your little ones to take a ride on and the fountains have been modified into musical fountains. Today, this place is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India and is considered of historical importance in the country. The Raja's Seat View Point is a huge semicircle pavilion built in the garden and located in such a way that the visitors get the best view of the green valley, especially during sunrise and sunset. Read More

Rameshwara Temple, Coorg

Located on the banks of the Lakshman Tirtha River, Rameshwara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has a magnificent history and if you have the time, you can ask the pundit there to explain a bit about it. It is located near the beautiful Iruppu Falls and it a small temple that one can drop in when visiting the falls.

Somwarpete is considered the main town of Somwarpete Taluka, which is located in the north-east part of Coorg district. This town has some beautiful attractions in its vicinity. There are various crops grown here, but the major ones include coffee and spice crops such as peppers, ginger and cardamom. The town has a total population of less than 10,000 according to the 2011 census. The locals here speak Kodava Takk, Are Bhashe, Tulu, Beary bashe, Konkani, English and Hindi, even if the most of them are kannadigas. The town is famous for authentic Coorgie cuisine which includes non-vegetarian dishes like pork curry and Kadubittu (steamed rice dumplings), Chicken Curry & Akki Rotti (rice roti). Read More

Tadiandamol is the highest mountain peak in Coorg, at an elevation of 1748m. Most tourists interested in trekking are drawn to this place as the journey is difficult, but the view from the top, unparalleled. While being the second highest peak in all of Karnataka, Tadiandamol trek is also a very good option for nature lovers who desire scenic surroundings and are beginners in the trekking scene. Apart from the treks, nature lovers can visit the place as almost half the journey can be reached by a vehicle. Read More

Talakaveri is the source of the river Kaveri, located on the Brahmagiri hill (not to be confused with the Brahmagiri range further south) near Bhagamandala in Kodagu district, Karnataka. Kodavas erected a tank which is now considered as its origin. It is believed that the river originates as a spring feeding a tank or a Kundike and then flows underground to re-emerge as Kaveri some distance away. The place has a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kaveriamma is located next to the tank and bathing in it on special occasions is considered holy. On the Cauvery Changrandi day, thousands of pilgrims and tourists flock to the stream to witness the rise of the spring's fountainhead, when the river water gushes up at a predetermined moment. One can climb the 407 steps to the top of the hill to get a birds-eye-view of the evergreen forested land and the misty hills of Coorg. The most exciting thing about the hills is that even when one is standing on the uppermost step, one can still hear the temple bells ringing down below in the temple. If one visits Talakaveri during the rainy season, one will be greeted by the mesmerising sight of the origin of the Kaveri River. Read More

Coorg is already known worldwide for its incomparable beauty and gorgeous natural environment, making it one of the best hill stations in India. However, if you like to travel offbeat, you should visit Virajpet, situated at a distance of just 22 km from Coorg in the district of Kodagu. Also known as Virajpete which is derived from Virarajendrapete, after the name of the former ruler and founder of the place, the dainty little hill station is tucked in the heart of the district and is hidden from view. Other than mesmerising beauty and surreal environment, the place also holds significant historic importance. Besides, it is also known for its world-class coffee and spice plantations, and top the list when it comes to weekend getaway destinations from the neighbouring cities. Read More

Barapole River is a famous white river rafting destination in Coorg. The white frothy river with speedy waters and rapids, flowing through beautiful landscapes, makes for an ideal river rafting experience. White water rafting is organized in Upper Barapole in Kithu-Kakkatu River which is a strong catchment area for the monsoons, thus providing some of the most challenging stretches of rapids. The Barapole River surges through dense forests and offers rafting participants a breathtaking view of the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. Read More