Coorg, the vivacious district is characterised by thick forests and mountains on the western ghats. Nestled in the state of Karnataka, Coorg or Kodagu as the people call this little district is a beautiful land painted with green with the blue Sahydari mountains to its background. The high altitude place has an undulating landscape with dense forested valleys,gurling mountain streams and waterfalls. The main agricultural produce of the region is coffee and rice while Orange groves are in plenty.

Coorg was the place from where the river Cauvery was born, from Bamboo, sandalwood, rosewood forests and Apiaries making heavenly honey, the murmering streams and rivulets gives it a panoramic view.Till recently it was one of south’s best kept secrets, when it was discovered by the honeymooners,later it became the favourite destination of the trekkers and then the Banglore families opted it as the best nearest outing place. Driving through the lanes smelling the coffee air can be a pleasure if not going for a trekking or hiking in the high altitude area.


Major Attractions
» Maddikari
The place of Madikari is well known for the Ohmkareswara templededicated to lord Shiva built with the architecture of Gothic an Islamic styles. The temple was created in the year 1820 by Lingaraja II.The place has some important historical monuments. Atop the hills stands the Madikari Fort built by The King of Kodagu. It was repaired later by Tipu Sultan and came to be known as Jafarabad. One kilometer from Madikar is the famous Raja’s seat, the place where the Kodagu kings would view the sun set and the sun rise. The view encompasses emerald valleys,parrot green paddy fields and the grey blue grags of the western ghats.

» Abbi Falls
Abbi which mean falls in Kodava dialects is a beautiful waterfall 5 kms from Madaikeri.The water falls are inside a privatelyowned coffee estate and is a big attractions for th tourists. Today it has been bestowed as an wonderful picnic spot for the peoples living adjucent to it.

» Omkarahswara Temple
Built by Kodagu King Lingaraja in 1820, the temple is remarkable created with the design borrowed from the Mohhamedan style having an impressive central dome with four minarets.n The minarets are surrounded by Basavas or sacred bulls.There is a gilded ball on the top of the domewith a special weather cock. The window panes of the temple are lavisly decorated with brass bars. There is a large tank in front of the temple that enhances its serenity.

» Talacauvery
48 kms from Madikeri in the Kodand ranges lies the spot where the holy river Cauvery has her fonts.Legends belief that Lopamudra, the daughter of Lord Brahma, the creator was given in marriage to the mythical sage Agasthya by her foster father. Grieved and sorrowed Lopamudra turned herself in to waters and sought asylum in the Kundu or the mountain cauldron. The waters of the pond turn vibrant in the form of a bubbling spring every year on the 17th of October.


Nearby Attractions
» Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary
80 kms from Mysore,the Bandipur Wildlife is situated at an altitude of about 1022 meters above sea level. This verdanrt region on the Nilgiri hills became the all important venue of the Venugopal Tiger Projects.Elephants, bisons, sambhar, deers,tigers,panthers,cheetahs along with a variety of birds abounds the park area. The 400 kms of Lush green expanse also has several rare plantations from the sandalwood to the mahagony,ebony,teak and the deodar trees.


Shopping
Quality Coffee, honey, cardamom, pepper and oranges are some of the best buys in the beautiful hill station of Coorg. Coorg Oranges are specially very tasty and can be brought home for the other members at home.


Accommodation
Coorg being a small town there is not available the comfort of a 5 star ambiance but still there is the option of a good and comfortable stay. Some of the prominent and well known hotels in the area are the hotel Orange Country resort, Hotel Coorg International.

How to Reach
» By Air
Nearest airports from Coorg is available at Mysoresitauted 120kms far while Mangalore and Bangalore. airport is 135 kilometer and 260 kilometers away.

» By Rail
Nearest railheads to Coorg are at Mysore, Mangalore and Hassan (146 kilometers). These railheads further link Coorg with all the major cities of Karnataka and India.

» By Road
Good road networks connect Coorg with other places like Mysore, Nagarhole, Tellicherry and Virajpet. From Coorg, Tala Cauvery is 47 kilometers and Nagarhole 93 kilometers away.