Coorg places to visit that’ll make you feel rejuvenated

SIGHTSEEING IN COORG Updated : May 4, 2017, 03.58 PM IST

Sugato Tripathy

An ex banker, currently a B-school professor, travel writer, amateur photographer and an eternal beach lover with a view that "Life is Short & the World is Wide". Hailing from the beautiful city of Bhubaneswar, he has travelled extensively in India and has explored places in Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, Seychelles, Italy, Philippines and Western Australia. His expertise lies in providing travel experiences, destination tips and featured guides. His idea of "nirvana" is to vegetate on the beach or wander aimlessly in the mountains. You can check out his photo essays at http://www.tripography.in

Imagine viewpoints in hill stations designated for royalty when it comes to places to visit in Coorg! Kings of Kodagu (anglicized version of Coorg) from as early as the 17th century AD had earmarked a vantage point (Raja’s Seat) in Madikeri (Coorg District) to watch the Sun perform its daily ritual. The view of the picturesque and breathtaking sunsets with the silhouette of Western Ghats was the reason why the kings sought to romance their queens in the backdrop of twilight sky.

Situated in the south-western Karnataka bordering Kerala, Coorg is a major centre for coffee and spice production. With Talacauvery, a revered Hindu pilgrimage at one end and Bylakuppe, an obscure Tibetan settlement on the other, it provides a perfect diversity for the quintessential traveller.
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Talacauvery

River Cauvery (also Kaveri) in South India is considered to be one of the most sacred water bodies in India. Talacauvery at 1276 m above sea level, at the foot of Brahmagiri Hills, is the origin of this river and, thus, ...more

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Triveni Sangam and Bhagandeswara Temple

On the way back from Talacauvery, lies the Triveni Sangam (also called as Bhagamandala). It is the confluence of three rivers—Kaveri, Kannike and the mythical river Sujyoti. In lieu of this holy spot, the Bhagandeswara T...more

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Namdroling Monastery

Located in Bylakuppe (30 km from Coorg), this is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in South India. Also referred to as the Golden Temple due to its appearance, it was set up in 1963 by Tibetan monk Pema Norbu Rinpoc...more

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Omkareshwara Temple

Built in 1820 by King Lingarajendra, it’s an ancient shrine of Lord Shiva situated in the heart of Madikeri (Coorg’s capital). The quirky architecture of the temple makes it quite special. Despite being a Hindu temple, i...more

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Kaveri Nisargadhama

An island located 30 km from Madikeri on the Cauvery River, it is spread across 64 acres of bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak forests. A hanging bridge connects the island to the main land.

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Madikeri Fort

Though nothing as grand as many of the famous forts of India, it expresses solidarity with its counterparts when it comes to passing of the baton from one ruler to another in its history of existence.

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Abbey Falls

Located 8 km from Madikeri, it is one of the most visited places of Coorg. Part of river Cauvery, it is a small waterfall gushing from a height of around 60 feet. The small pathway from the car parking spot to the fall i...more

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