Coorg, an administrative district of Karnataka and on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, is a tourists heaven for its enormous all-round natural beauty and charm. The town is covered with layers of undulating and mist-covered landscape, gushing waterfalls, twisty streams, long stretches of aromatic coffee bushes and green lemon grass plantations. Brimming over with wide variety of animal species and striking landscapes, it promises a perfect romantic getaway or a leisure holiday.
Coorg has innumerable tourist attractions, and the 18th century Madikeri Fort is one of them. If tourists can visit Raja's Seat to get a glimpse of green valleys and lush paddy fields, then River Cauvery and Dubare Reserve Forest would be a great combo. Talacauvery is visited for its peaks and two temples while the stunning Abbey Falls would be a picture-perfect spot.
Tourists in Coorg can visit the Omkareshwara Temple (popular for its mosque-like structure), the Dubare Elephant Training Camp (for host of elephant activities), and the Cauvery River for its Fishing & Angling of mahseer. Visitors can enjoy white-water Rafting at the Cauvery Nisargadhama, relish treks and fantastic views of the mountains at Kakkabe, enjoy serene ambience at Irpu Falls and Nisargadhama and can see coffee estates at Somwarpet.
The nearest airport Mangalore is at 135 km distance.
By Rail
Mysore and Mangalore are the nearest railheads that connect it to major cities of Karnataka.
By Road
A good network of road connects Coorg with Mysore, Bangalore, Nagarhole and Tellicherry.
Madikeri Fort
Constructed in 17th century by Muddu Raja – King of Coorg, Madikeri Fort is a historical landmark which stands in the center of Madikeri town. The fort has various elevated structures which presents an astounding view of area. It is believed that this fort has two secret passageways which is a mystery of the fort. There is a palace as well built inside the fort. Still preserving remnants of old era, this fort is now the office of Deputy Com...Gaddige Rajas Tomb
Located in a beautiful hill station - Madikeri, Gaddige Raja’s Tomb is the mortal remains of Kodavas Royalty. Built in 1820 in Indo-Saracenic style architecture, this beautiful structure is on edge of hilltop of town. Lord Shiva is placed inside the tomb and worshipped because the king was Hindu. Also known as Raja’s Tomb, it is a popular tourist destination and thousands of tourists visit this tomb as it is easy to get here.
Gaddige ...Abbey Falls
Rajas Seat
Raja's Seat, a seat of the king, is located in Madikeri which is 270 km away from Bangalore, Karnataka. This spot offers breathtaking view of green valley of paddy fields and hills and becomes a famous attraction for tourists. This place has many high and low raise mountains that delight adventure lovers a lot. Raja seat is a brick and motor beautiful structure and has a developed garden around developed by the Karnataka Government.
Inside the g...Omkareshwara Temple
Located in Madikeri, Omkareshwara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in 1820 by Lingarajendra II, it has Mumammadan style of architecture with four turrets at corners and a dome in center. Mix of Islamic and Gothic styles, this temple is on island called Shivapuri or Mandhata in Narmada River. The shape of this island is said to be a Hindu symbol Om. Being popular religious destination, it attracts large number of devotes and...
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