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Home » Coorg » Local Sightseeing in Coorg

Local Sightseeing in Coorg

March 10, 2017 by Raggi Mudde

Coorg is a famous hill station located at a distance of 260 kms from Bangalore. It is a popular tourist destination and a treasure of scenic beauty. Some of the Local sightseeing in Coorg are mentioned below:

Madikeri Fort: The Madikeri Fort displays the history and architecture of South India. It is a major tourist destination in South India. Built in the 17th century, the fort has seen many changes and represents a solid history of Coorg. It has beautiful architecture and sculptures that link the past to the present. Adding this place to your local sightseeing in Coorg is a must.

Madikeri Fort, Coorg,local sightseeing in Coorg
Madikeri Fort, Coorg. Image Courtesy imonholidays.com

Raja’s Seat: The Rajas’ Seat is a famous tourist destination in Coorg. It is a beautiful garden consisting of flowers and artificial fountains. There are layers of greenery amidst the low-rise mountains. This place was a favourite among Mysore royalty.

Rajas Seat, Coorg. local sightseeing in Coorg
Rajas Seat, Madikere. Photographer Girdhan Singh

Omkareshwara Temple: The Omkareshwara temple in Madikeri is a 19th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a Gothic and Islamic style of architecture in the temple. The temple has a dome and four minarets surrounding it. It has a fresh water lake in the front.

Abbey Falls: Abbey Falls lie at a distance of 8 kms from Madikeri. The falls are located among coffee plantations, and a hanging bridge is constructed opposite the falls. There is a heavy fall during the monsoon months.

Abbey Falls, Coorg, local sightseeing in Coorg
Abbey Falls. Image Courtesy Ranna Photography

Bhagamandala: It is a religious place in South India. Situated on the River Kaveri, there is a Triveni Sangam, which makes it holy for a dip. There are two small temples located at a short distance from Bhagamandala.

Nisargadhama: Nisargadhama lies in the Kogadu district of Karnataka. It is a holiday destination for those looking for peace and quiet. The island has lush bamboo grooves, sandalwood, and teak trees. It is accessible through a hanging rope bridge.

Nisargadhama Falls, Nisargadhama, local sightseeing in Coorg
Hanging Bridge at Nisargadhama. Image courtesy Tinucherian

Nagarhole National Park: The Nagarhole National Park has a rich wildlife and forest cover. It has a huge population of elephants, bison and tigers. It is dominated by teak and rosewood plantations and has certain trees with medicinal value. The park has a variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals, including the Bengal Tiger, Indian Elephants, Indian leopard, golden jackals, wild boar and many more. If you are planning a trip to Coorg, add this to your local sightseeing in Coorg list.

nagarhole national park, local sightseeing in Coorg
Image source: Jayanand Govindaraj

Iruppu Falls: Irupu Falls, also known as Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, lies in the Kogadu district. A famous Shiva temple is here, attracting many tourists to the falls. There is a forest trail from the falls to the peak of Brahmagiri. Monsoon is the best time to visit the falls. Be sure to add this place to your local sightseeing list in Coorg.

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