Location
: Western Ghats, Karnataka
Main Attractions : River Cauvery,
Coffee Plantations
Best Season : October to April
Nearby Attraction : Nagarhole
National Park |
Tourism in
Coorg 
Easily one of the most attractive regions in
India, Coorg or Kodagu is an enchanting
expanse of natural tourist spot that nestles
amid the hills and valleys of the
picturesque Western Ghats.
The Kodagu people have always stood apart
handsome, brave and hospitable. A
distinguished martial tradition has given
the Indian Army several Generals and
Brigadiers.
Known by their special variants of wearing
the saree, the Kodagu women are graceful and
beautiful. Kodagu district has several
tourist spots of historic, epic and natural
importance.
Kodagu has three taluks- Madikeri, Virajpet
and Somwarpet. Steep hills, valleys and
gorges with countless streams that gurgle
through them, beckon intrepid trekkers and
rock climbers.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Coffee:
Coffee, the pause that refreshes is grown
extensively in Kodagu on plantations that
dot most of the hillsides, with coffee,
orange, black pepper and cardamom at the
bottom of the slopes, under canopies of huge
trees.
Well maintained with modern curing and
irrigation, these plantations exude a heady
fragrance in April, when the coffee bushes
blossom. Coffee picking time is from
November to March.
Cauvery:
Lifeline of the south, Cauvery bubbles up
from Talacauvery and reaches ground level at
Bhagamandala, 39 kms to the west of Medikeri.
One of the seven major rivers of India,
Cauvery is the ' Dakshina Ganga' or ' Ganga
of the south'.
Bhagamandala: 
It is a shrine of Bhagandeshwara. It is here
the Cauvery merges in joyous and divine form
with the rivers Kannike and Sujyothi to form
a 'Triveni Sangama'. The Bhangandeshwara
Temple built in Kerala style on the bank of
the Sangama.
Nagarahole National Park:
One of the well-maintained game sanctuaries
in the country is located closeby, 100kms
from Madikeri, 64 kms from Virajpet & 94 kms
from Mysore via Hunsur & Murkal.
ItGaur, Chital, Sambhar & Barking Deer,
Sloth Bear, Langur, Crocodile and over a
hundred species of birds and the elusive
cats - the Leop is home to herds of
Elephant, ard and the Tiger.
Madikeri:
District headquarters of Kodagu, and a
walker's delight, is located at a height of
1,525 metres from the sea level. Winding
lanes disappearing into green mountains
promise tall delight.
Raja's Seat:
Hill ranges, clad in green, rising upto play
with silken clouds of myriad hues that is
the view from Raja's Seat, literally meaning
the " Seat of the king. "
It is here that the kings of Madikeri
enjoyed nature and unforgettable sunsets.
Feast your eyes on an endless expanse of
sun-kissed greenery.
Omkareshwara Temple: 
Built by Lingaraja in 1820 AD and dedicated
to Lord Shiva, this temple is a quaint mix
of Islamic and Gothic styles.
The gold leaf inscription atop, accessed
through a narrow flight of interesting steps
used by the king to survey his Kingdom, the
fishes in the pond which leap in symphony to
gobble food offered to them, are all worth
noticing. The annual 'Teppothasava' or "Boat
Festival" is a memorable event.
Madikeri Fort:
A 19th century fort that witnessed several
heroic battle, this Fort now houses a
temple, a chapped and a small museum. The
view of Madikeri is, quite simply, stunning.
The beautiful now houses Govt. Offices of
the District Administration
Nalkunadu Palace:
Built in 1792 AD by Dodda Veerarajendra,
this beautiful palace is close to
Tadiyendamol. To get here, you have to
travel 32 kms from Madikeri through Napoklu
and Kakkabbe. Buses too, are available.
Abbey Falls:
7 kms from Madikeri amid a valley in a
coffee- cardamom plantation, where water
drops from 70 ft. You can have a great
splash of a picnic.
Iruppu Falls:
48 kms from Virajpet on the banks of the
pristine Lakshmanatirtha River, which
descends in joyous leaps, to salute the
Shiva Temple believed to have been
consecrated by Lord Rama himself. A
wonderful getaway spot, on the way to Kutta
from Gonikoppal.
Nisargadhama- Harangi:
An island surrounded by the Cauvery river,
Nisargadhama is a picturesque picnic sport
that offers elephant rides, deer prancing
about and boat rides. There are well
equipped, thatched cottages, 3 kms from
Kushalnagar.
The nearby Buddhist refugee camps at
Bylakuppe offer prayerful silence in
expansive halls with beautiful 40 feet high
idols of the Buddha and Padmasambhava, his
disciple.
TRAVEL INFORMATION 
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: No direct air connection.
Rail: Kodagu is the only district in
Karnataka without an inch of rail track.
Road: Kodagu is accessible only by road.
Many buses operated by SKRTC. Pass through
Madikeri enroute to Mangalore. KSTDC
organises regular package tours.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Coorg International, Madikeri.
Hotel Rajdarshan, Madikeri.
Orange Country Resort, Siddapura.
Hotel Chitra, Madikeri.
Capital Village, Madikeri.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Main Festival: Kali Podu in September,
Huthri in November/December and Madikeri
Dassera.
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