With its lure of coffee plantations, exotic homestays and the wild Western ghats, “Coorg” is a quick getaway for many from Bangalore. This mesmerizing hill station in Karnataka is breathtakingly beautiful. Coorg, the land of coffee and awestricking nature, is the home for some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state. These waterfalls in Coorg add on to the picturesque setting and pleasant weather making your Coorg tour all the more memorable.
How to reach
By air: The nearest domestic airport is in Mysore, 132km away. The nearest international airport is the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, 285 kilometres away.
By rail: Mysore Junction, 106 km away, is the nearest rail head.
By road: The 238 km long road trip from Bangalore (Bengaluru) takes 5 hours 30 minutes
- Abbey Falls
Abbey Waterfalls is one of the worth visiting sightseeing places in Coorg. Its scenic charm, coupled with aromatic plantations of coffee and spices and peaceful surroundings deserve to be not just visited but remembered by every traveller.
2. Nagarhole National Park
It is quite the perfect spot for watching wildlife. Adorned with rich forest cover at the west of the Kabini River, the Nagarhole National Park is counted among the well-maintained national parks in India. A great number of animals and birds can be spotted through the dense forests which have open lines across the river banks to be able to see the wildlife clearly.
3. Mandalpatti View Point
A lush green mesmerising place, Mandalpatti has recently become popular amongst tourists. The place is way from the hustle bustle and offers some seclusion and calmness. It is perfect place to go for trekking. It gives you the experience of adventure and a chance to admire the pretty landscape.
4. Bylakuppe
Bylakuppe is the second largest Tibetan settlement in the world outside Tibet after Dharmashala. Coorg is not only rich in nature, but it also boasts of a deep culture. The Namdroling Monastery at Bylakuppe is built with the typical Tibetan way of architecture.
5. Raja’s Seat
Raja’s Seat, a garden with beautiful flowering plants and skilfully designed artificial fountains, is located in Madikeri in the district of Coorg. It is one of the most picturesque points of Coorg. Early mornings and evenings are the best to visit Raja’s Seat in order to be able to observe the mesmeric view.
6. Dubare Elephant Camp
An hour’s drive from the Coorg town, Dubare is a deciduous forest located right adjacent to the Kaveri river. This place would offer you a chance to get to know these giant, enchanting creatures better.