DISCOVER NATURE AT ITS BEST IN THESE INCREDIBLE PLACES IN COORG

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YOU CANT AFFORD TO MISS THESE PLACES IN YOUR
VISIT TO COORG
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• Located amidst the majestic landscapes of
  Karnataka and endowed with rich topography of
  lofty snow-laden mountains, gurgling rivers,
  undulated meadows, quaint villages, verdant
  forests and amazing history, the hill state of
  Coorg is an epitome of natural beauty. The scores
  of tourist places to see in Coorg, provide a
  favorite haunt for honeymooners, trekkers,
  wildlife enthusiasts, adventure freaks and casual
  holiday seekers and attract countless people from
  across the country to escape those unbearable
  mounting temperatures of the plains during peak
  summer months.
• With some spectacular places to visit in Coorg
  and the availability of innumerable thrilling
  experiences ranging from water sports,
  untarnished landscapes and amazing assortment of
  flora and fauna to placid waterfalls and coffee
  plantations, there is no reason you should not
  visit the picturesque hill station once in your
  lifetime! November to April is the best time to
  visit the many tourist attractions in the spice
  and coffee producing hill station, when the
  pristine beauty of the majestic alpine hills is
  blooming with lush greenery, and one can also
  partake in the grand harvest festival of Puttari,
  that showcases the regions diverse cultures and
  traditions and offers some mouth-watering local
  delicacies. The luxurious hill-top destination
  tucked in the historical state of Karnataka is
  sought by travelers owing to its sweeping views
  of neighboring mountain ranges and captivating
  view of the rich natural beauty, green pastures
  and silent valleys. While there are endless
  enchanting places to visit in Coorg, we bring to
  you the best seven, saving you from all the
  stress of listing down the tourist attractions in
  your prospective summer vacation destination.
  Here you go!

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• Top 7 Places to Visit in Coorg
• Abbey Falls
• Namdroling Monastery
• Rajas Seat
• Talacauvery
• Dhanaulti
• Cauvery Nisargadhama
• Iruppu Falls

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1. Abbey Falls

• Popularly known as Abbi Falls, the majestic
  cascade scales down a cliff from a height of 70
  feet and is surely a sight to behold. Nestled
  amidst lush greenery which can be widely seen in
  the sceneries of Western Ghats, the peaceful
  waterfall lures thousands of nature lovers,
  adventure enthusiasts, wanderers and photography
  fanatics across the year, and is one of the most
  famous tourist attractions in and around Coorg.
  For adventure seekers, the huge mountain and its
  surrounding dense forests present an excellent
  opportunity to explore and trek on its meandering
  ways. Birds and monkeys can be found lingering
  around the falls one can feed them and enjoy
  their company, feeling close to nature and
  wildlife. Remember to carry your cameras as the
  place is a great spot for shutterbugs to capture
  hues of colors of nature and a great view of the
  woods, village and the nearby areas.
• The cascade is surrounded by lush green valley,
  with dense forests that lends scenic beauty to
  this place and makes it just picture perfect. One
  can spot aromatic coffee, cardamom, pepper and
  other spice bushes and plantations as far as the
  eyes can spot. The fall is majestic soon after
  the rainy season (usually after August), when the
  cascading water feels magical and the place is
  completely green and appealing.

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• One word of caution While trekking and bathing
  activities are undertaken extensively by the
  tourists visiting the place, it is advised to not
  enter the river waters of the waterfall as the
  flow of water is not uniform. The uncertain flow
  of water has caused many a casualties in the area
  off late.
• Best time to visit July to October
• Things/activities to do Trekking, nature
  photography and hiking trails
• Timings 9 AM to 5 PM, all days
• Entry fees 15 INR per person

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2. Namdroling Monastery
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• Spread over a sprawling area of 80 square feet, a
  visit to this place situated in Bylakuppe, gives
  a Tibetan touch to your memorable holiday in
  Coorg, and holds some magnificent artworks of
  Tibetan architecture that can be seen in the
  elaborately decorated temple tower and ornate
  outer walls, intricately adorned with beautiful
  murals. Also known as the Golden Temple, the
  place is believed to be the largest teaching
  centre of the school of Tibetan Buddhism known as
  Nyingmapa and the second largest Buddhism
  settlement in India. In addition to being home to
  about 5,000 monks of the Sangha community, the
  holy place houses many auxiliary structures like
  educational institutions and a hospital.
• Inside the holy place, one can witness the
  gigantic 40 feet high golden statues of Guru
  Padmasambhava, Buddha Sakyamuni and Amityaus,
  surrounded by beautiful paintings depicting
  various aspects of Tibetan Buddhist mythology.

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• If you happen to go during the afternoon hours,
  dont forget to partake in the prayer rituals
  conducted by the monks that are a unique sight.
  One can even light some incense sticks and
  peacefully spend some time to soak in the
  piousness and serenity of the place.
• Best Time to visit Around the year
• Things/activities to do Prayer, photography
• Timings 730 AM to 6 PM, all days
• Entry fees N/A

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3. Rajas Seat
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• The place has a history of being one of the
  favorite hangout places of the kings of Kodagu
  who visited the place along with their queens, to
  witness its unsurpassable scenic beauty and
  panoramic vistas amidst a pleasant climate.
  Located in Madikeri district of Coorg, Rajas
  Seat is one of the top tourist attractions here,
  and houses a charming garden adorned with an
  array of seasonal bright colored flowers, musical
  fountains and a concrete arc overlooking the
  green hills looming with misty clouds.
• Rajas Seat has an unerring location overseeing
  the rolling mountains and valleys that lie to the
  West and a horizon doused in all shades of blue
  and orange. It is a fantastic spot to watch the
  majestic sunrise or the fiery sunset or indulge
  in some recreational activities. The place comes
  in the ambit of the Archaeological Survey of
  India and is considered of historical importance
  in the country.
• Best Time to visit September to April
• Things/activities to do Photography, Sunset and
  sunrise, Toy train and bird watching
• Timings 6 AM to 730 PM Musical fountain 645
  PM onwards
• Entry fees 5 INR per person 20 INR per head for
  Toy train rideAA

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4. Talacauvery
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• Believed to be the source of River Kaveri,
  cradled on the laps of Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu
  district, this place is located at 1,276 meters
  above sea level and is home to important sites of
  culture and heritage. The Talacauvery temples are
  amongst the best places to see in Coorg. Kodavas
  rulers erected a tank atop which is now
  considered as the origin of River Kaveri, and
  taking a holy dip in the magical waters of the
  river on special occasions is considered
  sacrosanct and is said to assist you in healing
  yourself from mental and physical afflictions. To
  get to the temple, one has to climb a series of
  407 steps, while soaking in the pure and serene
  air of the natural surroundings.
• Inside the temple complex, Bhagandeshwara Kshetra
  carries a host of temples dedicated to
  Bhagandeshwara, Subramanya, Mahavishnu and
  Ganapati, which are thronged by hundreds of
  devotees who also come to take a holy dip in the
  pious water. The grand festival of Tulasankaramma
  is celebrated in the town with grand vigor and
  pomp, usually in the month of October. During
  this time, there is a sudden gush of water in the
  Brahma Kundike, the tank from where spring of
  River Kaveri emerges, and thousands of pilgrims
  swarm the place to take a holy dip into the water
  and achieve absolute bliss.
• Best Time to visit Around the year
• Things/activities to do Photography, Sunset and
  sunrise and Kaveri Aarti
• Timings 6 AM to 630 PM
• Entry fees N/A

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5. Dubare Elephant Camp

• One of the fun things to do in Coorg is getting
  close to Asian elephants at the Dubare Elephant
  Camp. Once a training site for elephants of the
  famous Dasara procession in Mysore, the camp
  houses over 150 of these enchanting adorable
  creatures and is a great chance to get to watch
  the elephants being given a bath, fed and trained
  by Mahouts. In addition, you can embark on a
  coracle ride on the River Kaveri and spot a
  crocodile, gaur, the wild dog and sloth bear,
  enjoy the incredible biodiversity of Coorg and
  have the opportunity of viewing birds such as
  peacocks, partridges, kingfishers, and
  woodpeckers. The surrounding greenery is also
  home to bison, spotted deers, tigers, wild dogs
  and bears, making this location an ideal
  destination for eco-tourists and wildlife
  enthusiasts.
• Best Time to visit September to April
• Things/activities to do Photography, elephant
  riding, bird watching, trekking, coracle ride and
  river rafting
• Timings 830 AM to 530 PM, all days
• Entry fees 690 INR to 1,330 INR for Indians
  1,467 INR to 2,270 INR for foreigners

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6. Cauvery Nisargadhama

• A picturesque and naturally blessed island
  surrounded by the Kaveri river water, Cauvery
  Nisargadhamais, offers several recreational
  activities like boating, elephant safari and
  nature walk, and is a popular picnic spot to
  spend some relaxing time with family and friends.
  The scenic beauty of this 64- acre island is
  enhanced by the exquisite variety of fauna that
  engulfs the thick bamboo groves, sandalwood and
  teak trees. The sight of the deers roaming around
  or galloping in leaps, adds to the beauty of this
  lovely place. Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement which
  is another incredible place to hit while in
  Coorg, is very close to Nisargadhama island.
• Best Time to visit October to April
• Things/activities to do Photography, elephant
  riding, bird watching, trekking, coracle ride and
  river rafting
• Timings 6 AM to 630 PM, all days
• Entry fees 10 INR per head (adults) and 5 INR
  per child

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7. Iruppu Falls

• The sparkling water of Iruppu Falls cascading
  from a height of 51 meters along the Brahmagiri
  mountain range makes for one of the most
  beautiful tourist attractions and adventurous
  picnic spot in Coorg. The enormous fall is also
  religiously significant and enjoying a refreshing
  bath beneath it, are few of the activities to be
  dwelled on your visit here. Also known as the
  Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, the misty breeze
  surrounding the falls,  the tranquility of the
  place and lush evergreen woods of the Western
  Ghats leading from these falls to the Brahmagiri
  Peak, makes it a breathtaking sight to behold.
• Iruppu Falls is also considered a revered place
  by locals. Legend has it that when Lord Rama and
  his brother Lakshmana were passing along the
  Bhramagiri range while looking for Sita, who had
  been kidnapped, Rama asked his younger brother to
  fetch him some water to drink. On his brothers
  request, Lakshmana looked around for a source of
  water, but when he could not find any, he shot an
  arrow penetrating into the Brahmagiri hills,
  which spilt out the clean and pure stream of the
  river which later came to be known as Lakshmana
  Tirtha.
• Best Time to visit August to March
• Things/activities to do Photography, boating,
  rock climbing, trekking and river rafting
• Timings 6 AM to 630 PM, all days
• Entry fees 50 INR per person

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