Situated at a distance of 252 Kms from Bangalore, Coorg is a fascinating hill station in Karnataka. Coorg, which is also called “Scotland of India”, has emerged as an astoundingly beautiful tourist destination in India in the last few years. Nature has scattered its beauty at every step of Coorg and one can’t left unconvinced by the charm of Coorg. The murky hills, lush green forests, coffee & tea plantations which are stretched miles & miles together provides a unique breathtaking beauty to Coorg.
Coorg is locally known as Kodagu and has various stories behind its origin. According to locals there, Kodagu means “ Dense forest on Steep hill”. It is also considered that Coorg or Kodagu is named after river Cauveri. Coorg extends up to an area of 4,102 sq Km and lies 1525 m above the sea level.
Coorg, the enchanting hill station of Karnataka is a perfect destination for holidays and tourism. There are a number of places in Coorg that one can visit during Coorg holidays. Here is listed some places that are a must visit during a Coorg tour:
Madikeri Fort is a splendid fort with a temple, musium and prison, constructed in 19th century.
Raja Seat is a beautiful garden. The sunset view from here is spectacular.
Iruppu Falls is a sacred fall created by the river Lakshmana-tirtha. It is said that the river is originated when Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri hills.Every year many devotees come to this place on Shivaratri day.
Abbey Falls is a major tourist attraction of Coorg. One can heard the roar of Abbey falls from main road. The sweet chirping of birds together with the roar of falls creates an amazing atmosphere.
Nisargadhama is a small island in the middle of river Cauvery is a perfect picnic holiday spot. Tourist can enjoy boating as well as an elephant ride on this island as the Dubare forest lies nearby where elephant training is ran by the forest department there.
Bhagamandla is the beautiful spot where river Kaveri meets with its two branch rivers Kanake and Sujyoti.
Nagarhole National Park is the most visited spot among tourists. The park got its name by the river that flows through the park where Nagarhole means “Snake River”. One can easily spot elephant, sambhar, barking deer, leopards, wild boar, mongoose, peakcock, and jungle fowl in park Also you can find tiger or panther there. Huts have also been built for wildlife lovers who want to stay there.
Not only tourism, Coorg also offers lots of outdoor activity there. One can enjoy trekking in lush green forests and hills of Brahmgiri. If you like fishing, go to Valanoor, a site of river Cauvery’s backwater. Also water rafting in Cauvery river can be a thrilling experience. The charming beauty of Coorg left its visitors mesmerized and one who visits Coorg once, remains visiting Coorg frequently.
