6 Best Tourist Destinations To Visit In Coorg

Known as “Scotland of India” Coorg is one of the best tourist destinations in India. Salubrious climate, mystical hills, cool breeze, and rich aroma of coffee and cardamom plantations will immerse your senses once you enter this picturesque hill station of Karnataka.

Serene, unspoiled and beautiful, Coorg is the ideal retreat to rejuvenate and unwind or indulge in a pure adventure. October to March is the ideal time for trekking and adventure tasks while March and April’s months are great to witness the valley decorated with white flowers.

# Abbey Falls

The Abbey Falls is one of the great waterfalls in South India, situated at a distance of 10 km away from Madikeri. For no doubt, it is one of the must-visit places in Coorg covered with exciting waterfalls pouring from majestic mountains of the Western Ghats, with foggy clouds in the background is a beauty to behold.

The water which gushes down provides the most lovely sight to rejoice forever. The waterfalls are snuggled between stretches of coffee estates and pepper vines, increasing picturesque beauty. It is also a famous trekking point held in Coorg.

# The Raja’s Seat

Raja’s Seat is one of the favorite spots of enjoyment of Kodagu kings. It is the place where you can watch our flowers bloom so beautifully as you can witness them in Raja’s Seat which is a stretching seasonal garden rested on a hillock offering a beautiful vision of the sunset.

Visiting Raja’s Seat early in the morning will offer you a look which is similar to a bride dressed in a white gown. You can also find a pillared monument between the exquisite garden which represents sublime architectural beauty.

It is also a great place for recreational tasks and is mostly explored by honeymoon couples and families.

# Mallalli Falls

The beautiful and vibrant Mallalli Falls is located at the foothills of Pushpagiri Hills held in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is considered as one of the top-rated places in Coorg which attract nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers.

The waterfalls gush majestically from an altitude of over 200 feet being known as one of the tallest falls places in South India.

The sound and sight of the water thrashing against the rocks under is a spectacle to observe, which will be an everlasting echo in your mind.

# Omkareshwara Temple

The elegant Omkareshwara Temple was erected in 1820 and features a magnificent Mumammadan architectural pattern with a central dome and four edges with turrets.

The temple consists of a Shiva Linga close to the entrance which was constructed to console the soul of a Brahmin who was unjustly murdered by king Lingarajendra II. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva.

The beautiful lake held on the front side of the temple is a real beauty containing plenty of fish. The beautiful combination of Islamic and Gothic architectural styles provides the feeling of a Muslim Dargah.

# Talacauvery and Bhagamandala

The great place Talacauvery located in Brahmagiri Hill is held 1200 m above sea level, providing attractive scenic beauty.

Every year, water pours out from a small pond at Talacauvery which is the place of birth of River Cauvery. It is a sacred place and is well known for its extensive beauty.

There are beautiful temples located in Bhagamandala and are very famous in Coorg. The lovely Triveni Sangam is a great vision to behold where you can find three popular rivers flowing through Kodagu district convergence.

# Cauvery Nisargadhama

Cauvery Nisargadhama, a beautiful island made by the River Cauvery and is one of the best tourist attractions in Coorg. It is also a popular picnic spot close to Coorg, spreads across 64 km, and is snuggled in the middle of lush bamboo groves, beautiful sandalwood and teak trees, and thick foliage.

You can come across peacocks, rabbits, and deer on this beautiful island. There is also a children’s playground and an orchidarium in this place.