11 PLACES IN COORG A FAMILY CAN PLAN TO VISIT ©
Coorg… Kodagu..Scotland of India, you can call it by any name you want to. The beauty of this place will leave you mesmerised. Coorg is surrounded with lot of sightseeings & road trip from Bangalore is best way to discover the local sightseeings and cherish the greenery while travelling. It is the best place to visit with your family & friends.
1.)ABBEY FALLS, MADIKERI
Visit Abbi Falls, which is nearby Madikeri. Those who are fond of photography can capture the waterfalls covered by natural beauty. This waterfall is surrounded by coffee plantations & spice plantations. Family who have children will love this location.
You can book a local driver for Abbey Falls. Carry small packets of light food for munching and keep one thing in mind to be aware of leeches, so carry some salt along with you.
2.) TALACAUVERY
Talacauvery is a best place for God devotees, Goddess Kaveriamma is worshipped here. Talacauvery is known for Kaveri river from where this river is originated.Fountain emerges from the river.As it is located in the hills you will get to see the beautiful scenic view of forests and misty hills.
3.) GOLDEN TEMPLE, NAMDROLING MONASTERY
It is a beautiful monastery built by monks.If you are fond of taking lessons of compassion & wisdom , you will be served very well, as Buddhist monks are trained with logic, philosophy & debates.
4.) RAJA’s SEAT
Raja’s seat is managed by Archaeological Survey of India. It is a place which is covered by flowerbeds and you will surely enjoy the sun-set if you are nature lover. Usually early mornings are misty & cold ,here you can have a peaceful morning time with your loved ones. You can take your kids to toy train as well which runs here. There are musical fountains also which you can have glimpse of.
5.) NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK
You can visit Nagarhole National Park, it is nearby Mysore. This National Park is have surrounding of Kabini river. Wildlife of this place is very rich in its flora and fauna.You might get to see spotted deer, hyna, tigers,jackals and varieties of wild animals. A photographer’s gallery will be filled by all these beautiful creatures and natural beauty of forest.
6.) WHITE RIVER RAFTING IN BARAPOLE RIVER
If you want to experience the water rafting , it is a best place for rafting in South India. The rapids are very sharp, if you and your family or friends are adventurous enough, it is must to thrill the experience. The rapids have different names like Ramba Samba, Grasshopper and many more.The river is Kithu-Kakkatu where rafting activity goes on.
7.)TADIANDAMOL PEAK
Tadiandamol Peak is again best for activities like trekking. It is considered to be the highest peak in Coorg. You can also go for camping, the base camp is best to set the camp. It is suggested to carry your own water bottle while the camping.If you want to go to base camp from district Kakkabe ,you can go there from Mysore, via roadtrip, here you can enjoy the natural beauty as well.
8.) HONNAMANA KERE LAKE
This lake is the biggest lake in Coorg. It is surrounded by all the green forests, mountains and cliffs because of that it remains cold. There are coffee plantations around the lake.
Nearby is a temple of Goddess Honnamma. It is said that for the well-being of people Honnamma sacrificed her life to protect them. This place altogether is a combination of sacredness and beauty of nature.
9.) SHOPPING IN COORG
Take out some time to explore the local market of Coorg as it is a good place to buy fresh coffee, fresh berries and spices, You will also get home-made wines and varieties of wines made of grapes, ginger, pineapple, litchi and more. Local delicacies like chocolates you can get to gift your loved ones.
You can shop silk sarees , and also visit to Tibetan Flea market. Try your bargaining skills as well in this market, so you can explore and buy from more local markets in Coorg.
10.) ANGLING ( FISHING) IN COORG
Fishing is an activity which children and adults both may enjoy. But this fishing activity is not meant for hunting purpose, you have to release back the fishes after fishing. Firstly you should have a licence which is issued by Coorg Wildlife Society office in Madikeri, and then you can enjoy this activity.
11.) DUBARE ELEPHANT CAVE
When you will visit this Elephant Cave you will experience the natural habitat of Asiatic Elephants and you will know about their history, ecology and biology. September to March is a good time to visit this cave.For accommodation you can ask for camping or 30 kms away from there is Coorg where you can reside, depending on your budget.
It is suitable place to visit for family as kids enjoy elephant ride, and feeding to them is another activity you can enjoy.
Yet, trip to Coorg can be more enjoyable if you will go to Plantation Estate, where there is plantation of Tea , coffee and spices and you can also enjoy helping to pluck the leaves for tea farmers.
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