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COORG
Coorg is located in the south-west part of
Karnataka bordering Kerala. Coorg measures 96 km (north-south) in length and 64
km east-west in breadth.
Coorg or Kodagu as
it is officially known now, is an astonishing land in the heart of the southern
Indian peninsula. This unspoilt “country of million hills”, situated on the
slopes of the Western Ghats, is India’s coffee bowl. The tiny district in the
state of Karnataka is the biggest producer of coffee.
Coorg
is one of India’s famous travel destination and has been called the Scotland of
India by the British and also called as the Kashmir of South India. Coorg has
become a latest tourist hot spot and people from all over the world visit
Coorg.
Coorg’s natural beauty, the people, the culture and the
food is the major attraction which draws people towards Coorg from all over the
world.
The wildlife sanctuaries are the most fascinating
if you are with a loved one or on a family trip. Spot a bison, an elephant and
if you in luck then a Panther. Take a look below for some of Coorg’s tourist
places and plan your trip to the ‘Scotland of India’.
coorg has a long list of interesting places for
tourists across all ages, making it a popular holiday destination.
Brahmagiri Peak is a scenic spot full of forested
woods and mist-topped hills. On the way to the peak, you will trek through
grasslands, colourful floras and sparkling streams of clear water.
Abbey Falls makes for one of the most popular
places to visit in Coorg. Located 1 km from the town of Madikeri, the waterfall
is located between coffee plantations and spice estates.
Iruppu waterfall is one of the most popular.
River Lakshmana Tirtha takes a 60 feet plunge amidst the green mountains to
turn into these falls.
Raja’s Seat is considered one of the most scenic
places to visit in Coorg. A popular sunset point, it provides a breathtaking
view of the green valley and the surrounding hills.
Bylakuppe is full of cultural delights. The
second biggest Tibetan settlement in India, the main attraction in Bylakuppe is
the Golden Temple or Namdroling Monastery which adheres to the typical Tibetan
style of architecture.
By Air
The nearest domestic
airport is the Mangalore International Airport, about 160 kilometres away. The
nearest international airport is in Bengaluru, which is approximately 265
kilometres away.
By Train
The nearest
railway station from Coorg is at mysore, about 120 km away. Mysore is well
connected to major cities in India by an extensive rail network. The rail
stations in Mangalore and Hassan can also be conveniently used for reaching
Coorg.
