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Coorg hills are the only place where there are many picnic spots in Karnataka. Coorg is the place from where the river cauvery has originated. There are thousands of visitors who visit this place every year in their tour to Karnataka. There are some lovely and attractive places in Coorg which attract tourists from all parts of the world. There are museums, huge valleys, water falls and wildlife sanctuaries in Coorg which pulls down the visitors towards itself. There are lush green dense forest, the huge mountains, the acres of coffee plantations and the excess of flora and fauna welcoming all the visitors to Coorg. For people who are bored up with the hum drum of the city life Coorg offers a relief. People can spend hours and hours in the hills of Coorg with the fresh air of the hills.
In and around Coorg:
Nagarhole National sanctuary:
This place is named after the river Nagarhole meaning 'snake river' which flows all the way through the sanctuary. There are about 300 species of birds, panthers, flying squirrels and tigers in the sanctuary. This place is made up of rosewood, teak wood, sandal wood and silver oak. For transport in the sanctuary there are open jeeps and elephants.
Abbi falls:
This fall was also well-known as the Jessey falls. This is just 8 kilometers away from the Madilkeri, these falls are the major tourists attraction of this place. During the summers this fall is flowed with water. The sound of the water fall can be heard from the main road. This main road continues to the wonderful coffee and cardamom plantation.
Iruppu falls:
This fall come into existence with the river Lakshmanath-tirtha flows, which is close by the falls. The local people of Coorg consider that having bathe under this fall will wash out all your sins. On Shivarati the holy day this place is crowded with thousands of devotees.
The Omkareshwar temple:
This temple has a combination of two architectural style as one Islamic and Gothic. Lord Shiva is being worshiped in this temple.
Bhagamandala:
It is located at the sangam of the three rivers the Cauvery, the Sujyothi and the Kanika. This place is popular for temples and hence known as temple town. These temples are built-in Kerela style.
Accommodation:
There are hotels and resorts ranging from luxury class to economic class. These hotels and resorts are well furnished and offer all amenities to the visitors. There are proper and appropriate packages for family, honeymoon and friend tourists visiting Coorg.
Getting there:
- Airways:
Nearest airports are the Mangalore airport which is just 136 kilometers and Bangalore airport 260 kilometers away from Coorg hills.
- Railways:
Nearest railway station is the Mysore station which is 100 kilometers away from Coorg hills.
- Road ways:
There are state transport and luxury buses available from Coorg to all the major cities of India.
Ideal time to visit Coorg:
Best time to visit Coorg is from September to March as during this the weather is cold which is favorable for having a great time there.
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