This is one of the most attractive regions in India that enchanting number of tourists with its unparalled beauty. It is located in the Western Ghats mountain ranges in Karnataka. Coorg is also known as Kodag as well as the Scotland of India because of its hills, mist-covered slopes, picturesque towns etc. This is famous for Coffee plantations and the martial community named as Kodava or Coorgi.

Main Attractions of Coorg

Madikeri Fort : This is built in the 19th century and situated in the middle of Madikeri, having a museum, a prison, a chapel as well as a temple.

Raja's Seat : A beautiful viewpoint in Coorg, this hilltop offers stunning views of the surrounding forests and the view of the sunset is not to be missed. It is said that the kings of Coorg came to this viewpoint to see the panoramic view of their kingdom.

Nagarhole National Park : Located in Coorg, Nagarhole National Park is a Project Tiger reserve and is linked to Bandipur National Park. This wildlife sanctuary has a number of Gaur (Indian Bison) tigers, leopards, elephants and deer.

Talakaveri : Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Hills is the source of the river Kaveri. A perennial spring situated at a height of 4,500 ft is the beginning of this mighty river.

Iruppu Falls : It is situated on the Lakshmanatirtha River. People come here to wash their sins. Large number of devotees comes here on the holy day of Shivarati.

Abbey Falls : It is situated 8 Km away from Madikeri. It is popular among tourists as this beautiful hill resort is surrounded by cardamom and coffee plantations.This hill station is well connected with air, rail and road. For accommodation here you will find many hotels like luxury, deluxe, budgeted, etc according to your suitability.

General Information

Best Time : October to April.
Location : Western Ghats, Karnataka.
Main Attraction : River Cauvery, Coffee Plantation.