Coorg is a beautiful tourist destination located in the Indian state of Karnataka, where beauty and culture are making everyone crazy. Coorg is situated at an altitude of 1525 meters above sea level and is also known for its tea, coffee, and dense forests. Coorg (Kodagu) is a hilly region of Karnataka. Seeing the lush green plants there is also a different feeling in itself. If seen, Coorg is one of the most famous tourist places in the country at this time. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the major places of Coorg where you can enjoy a lot of sightseeing. You can reach here with friends or family or even alone. Let's know about these places...
Golden Temple or Namdroling Monastery
The state is situated at a distance of about 35 kilometers from Madikeri in Karnataka. This Math was constructed in 1969 AD. This monastery is considered a great center of Tibetan education. In this entire temple complex, many different types of mythological carvings and paintings can be seen on the walls of the building and the temple. Why is it called the Golden Temple, if we talk about it, a gold statue about 40 feet high has been made in this complex.
King's seat
This beautiful place is situated in the center of Coorg hill station in the district of Madikeri. This is the place where the kings of Coorg used to come and watch the sunset. The view you see from standing on the shore is unforgettable. High mountains and green valleys and the sun peeping from there. If you do not fall in love with this scene, then tell me. It cannot happen that one is not lost for some time after seeing this captivating scene. This natural picture will go to the bottom of your heart. It is one of the most preferred sightseeing places in Coorg.
Iruppu Falls
Iruppu Water Falls is an attractive waterfall located on the Brahmagiri mountain range in the Coorg district of southern Karnataka state. Iruppu Falls is also famous as Lakshmana Teertha Falls. The Rameshwar temple of Lord Shiva is located near the waterfall. The water of Iruppu Water Falls is considered holy since ancient times, which is related to the Ramayana period related to the Hindu religion.
Abbey falls
Tumbling down from a height of 70 feet, Abbey Falls is truly a sight to see. During British rule, the place was called Jesse Falls, after the first British priest of the area named the place in memory of his daughter. Like them, you too will be mesmerized by the waterfall amidst the lush green coffee and spice plantations. The best time to visit this place is in the winter months.
Nagarhole National Park
This wildlife spot is a must to add to your list of places to visit in Coorg. It is full of waterfalls, mountains, valleys, and forests. The park is home to 47 streams, 41 artificial tanks, 4 lakes, and a dam. It is the abode of different species of animals and birds. This place is the best place to see elephants, tigers, gaur, and bears. Every part of it is worth seeing. Wherever you look, you will find something fascinating. You will see many animals sitting under innumerable different types of trees. Some were sitting down, some were sitting on trees.
Omkareshwar Temple
Built by Lingarajendra II in 1830 AD, this temple is known as a major and famous temple of Coorg. The history written about this temple can be seen near the entrance of this temple. This temple made with beautiful carvings and architecture of old times looks very attractive. A beautifully filled environment can also be seen around this temple.
Somwarpet
Somwarpet is situated in the northeast of the Coorg district and attracts tourists for its beautiful surroundings. Somwarpet is mainly known for its crops. Crops like coffee, spices, chilies, ginger, and cardamom are grown here. Tourists visiting Somwarpet must try famous dishes like Pork Curry, Kadubittu, Chicken Curry, Akki Roti, etc.
Mandalpatti View point
Mandalapatti meaning 'Market of the Clouds', is situated at an altitude of about 4050 feet. This hilltop is part of the Pushpagiri Reserve Forest, from where you can get some of the most amazing views of the region. There are two routes you can take to reach this viewpoint – one via Abbey Falls Junction which is a shorter one or the other via Makkanduru from where you can admire the beauty of the place. If you want to go through both routes, you can take the first route while going and the second route while coming.
Madikeri Fort
By the way, Coorg is the center of attractive places, dense forests, coffee plantations, and waterfalls. But this place has also retained its history in the form of this fort. This fort is built on the mountains at a distance of only 12.2 km from Coorg. This is the result of some great work in history. This fort tells about the victory and defeat in the wars during the seventeenth century. It will appear as if you have returned to ancient times. Earlier it was made of mud, but after some time Tipu Sultan got it made of granite and after that, it was rebuilt by other kings. It has been constructed in Gothic art.
Tadiandamol Peak
Situated at an altitude of 5724 feet, Tadiandamol is the highest peak in Coorg and is considered to be the second-highest peak in Karnataka. The mountains here are full of dense forests. This place is also best for trekking lovers. You can also reach two-thirds of this hill by jeep. The entry fee here is free and the time to visit is between sunrise to sunset.