Kodagu (Coorg)

Kodagu (Coorg) : A Paradise in Earth

Kodagu (Coorg), this place is really a paradise in earth. Like their motto Kodagu is the land of “Coffee, Pepper, Honey, Cardamom and Orange”. This is a wonderful tourist place in Karnataka. Kodagu has it’s own identity in Karnataka tourism as well as Indian Tourism. Kodagu is full of dense forests, plantations, orange groves and paddy fields. The rich heritage of the people of Kodagu, the land the culture and the abundant natural beauty beckons every visitor to conserve this tiny district. Kodagu is a land of many communities. Although Kodavas are the main ethnic group, Gowdas, Brahmins, Christians and Jains are other communities who live in Kodagu.

Kodagu is one of the smallest districts in Karnataka comprising of 3 taluks - Madikeri, Somwarpet and Virajpet. Kodagu is very rich in tourist spots. This is one of the remarkable places in the Karnataka tourism as well as India tourism.

The famous tourist places in Kodagu are:

Abbi Falls
Abbi Falls is 6 Kms from Madikeri, where the Madikeri or Muttaramutta stream naturally falls from a precipice at a height of 70 feet in between huge boulders to a rocky valley.


Harangi
This is a reservoir with picturesque spot is one of the main attractive tourist center at a distance of 9 kms from Kushalnagar. Best season to visit is between August and December.

Dubare Forest
Another picnic spot near Kushalnagar on the banks of river Cauvery. Elephant Training camp belonging to forest department is situated here.



Cauvery Nisargadhama
Forest department is maintaining this wonderful picnic spot, on the banks of river Cauvery, near Kushalnagar. The hanging bridge, pedal boat center, tree top shelters, elephant safari, deer park are the main attractions of Cauvery Nisargadhama. Forest Department provides bamboo cottages and brick cottages for tourists.

Tibetan Refugee Center: Golden Temple
Bylukuppa, a nearby village of Kushalnagar (belongs to Mysore district) houses refugees from Tibet. Although refugees, Tibetans have kept their culture and heritage intact. Tourists can witness their way of life, architecture; even taste Tibetan dishes and Tibetan handicrafts are also available.

Other Tourist Places
Omkareshwara Temple, Fort And The Palace, Raja's Seat, Gandhi Mantapa, Igguthappadevara Betta, Bhagamandala, Talacauveri, Cauvery Nisargadhama, Triveni Sangam, Tadiandamol, Pushpagiri Hill, Thadiandamol, Brahmagiri Hill, Nagarahole & Western Ghats