Coorg is a beautiful tourist destination in the state of Karnataka, India, where the beauty and culture is making everyone crazy. Coorg is located 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 area of ​​​​Karnataka. Seeing the lush green plants there is also a different feeling in itself. If seen, Coorg is one of the famous tourist destinations of 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 traveling. You can reach here with friends or family or even alone. Let's know about these places...

Golden Temple or Namdroling Monastery

It is located at a distance of about 35 kilometers from Madikeri in the state of Karnataka. This monastery was built in 1969 AD. This monastery is considered a major 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. If we talk about why it is called the Golden Temple, then about 40-foot-high gold statues have been made in this complex.

King's Seat
This beautiful place is located in Madikeri district, the center of Coorg hill station. This is the place where the kings of Coorg used to come and watch the sunset. The view that is seen while standing on the shore is unforgettable. High mountains and lush green valleys and the sun peeking from there. If you are not crazy about this view, then tell me. Everyone may get lost for some time after seeing this picturesque view. This natural picture will settle deep into your heart. This is the most favorite sightseeing spot of Coorg.

Iruppu Falls
Iruppu Water Falls is an attractive waterfall located on the Brahmagiri mountain range in the Coorg district of South Karnataka state. Iruppu Falls is also known as Lakshmana Tirtha Falls. The Rameshwara temple of Lord Shiva is situated near the falls. The water of Iruppu Water Falls has been considered sacred since ancient times which is related to the Ramayana period of Hinduism.

Abbey Falls

Plunging from a height of 70 feet, the Abbey Falls is truly a sight to behold. During British rule, the place was called Jessie Falls, the first British pastor in the region named it in memory of his daughter. Like him, you too will be mesmerized by the waterfalls amidst lush coffee and spice plantations. The best time to visit this place is during the winter months.

Nagarahole National Park

This wildlife spot is a must-visit place on your list of places to visit while traveling in Coorg. It is full of waterfalls, mountains, valleys, and forests. This park is home to 47 streams, 41 artificial tanks, 4 lakes, and a dam. It is home to animals and birds of different species. 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 see something attractive. You will see many animals sitting under innumerable trees of different types. Some sitting down, some sitting up on trees.

Omkareshwar Temple
Built by Lingarajendra II in 1830 AD, this temple is known as a major and famous temple of Coorg. The written history of this temple can be seen near the entrance of this temple. This temple looks very attractive to look at, built with beautiful carvings and architecture of old times. A beautiful environment can also be seen around this temple.

Somwarpet
Somwarpet is located in the north-east of the Coorg district and attracts tourists for its beautiful attractions around it. Somwarpet is mainly known for its crops, where crops like coffee, spices, chilies, ginger, and cardamom are grown. Tourists visiting Somwarpet must taste the famous dishes here like pork curry, kadubittu, chicken curry, akki roti, etc.

Mandalapatti Viewpoint

Mandalapatti means 'market of clouds', which is located at an altitude of about 4050 feet. This hilltop is part of the Pushpagiri Reserve Forest, from where you can see the most amazing views of the region. To reach this viewpoint, you can take two routes - one through AB Falls Junction which is shorter, or the other through Makkanduru, from where you can admire the beauty of this place. If you want to go by both routes, then you can take the first route going and choose the second route coming back.

Madikeri Fort

Coorg is a 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 hills at a distance of only 12.2 km from Coorg. It is the result of some great works of history. This fort tells the story of the victories and defeats in the wars during the seventeenth century. It will seem as if you have returned to ancient times. Earlier it was made of mud, but after some time Tipu Sultan built it with granite, and after that other kings rebuilt it. It is built in Gothic art.

Tadiyandamol Peak

Situated at an altitude of 5724 feet, Tadiyandamol is the highest peak of Coorg and is considered the second-highest peak in Karnataka. The mountains here are filled with dense forests. This place is also best for trekking lovers. You can go to the hills by jeep. You can also reach two-thirds of the hill from here. The entry fee is free and the visiting time is between sunrise and sunset.

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