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Exotic Coorg Tour,Tours to Coorg
Coorg is famous for oranges and coffee plantation.This region also is famous for spices. pepper, cardamoms etc can be seen.The coffee plantations in Madikeri alone accounts for almost half of Karnataka' s coffee production. Karnataka is known to be India' s largest producer of coffee even today.
HISTORY
It is a place with disputed history. Some of the localites believe that this place was ruled by Lingayat rajas who ruled over Coorg.They established Madikeri as their capital.The famous gallient ruler Tipu Sultan in 1785 A.D, annexed Coorg into his kingdom.
But,Maharaja Veerarajendra with the help of the British rulers was successful in getting Coorg free.He developed this place into a beautiful hillstation with beautiful coffee and oranges plantation.But,the joy of freedom of this place was short lived and in 1834 AD, the British took over power in Coorg. They imprisoned the last ruler Chikkaveera Rajendra.
SIGHT SEEING PLACES
Fort - The 19th century fort in the centre of the Madikeri town visualised some of the most ferocious battles of its time.
From the fort the entire Coorg town is visible.The fort now contains a small museum having some historical paintings,arms,armours and possessions of the past rulers, the prison.The fort also contains a small palace.
Sri Omkareshwara Temple - This historical temple for Lord Shiva, Exotic Coorg Tour,Tours to Coorg,Weekend tour To Coorg was built in 1820 by the then King of Coorg. This temple is unique for its architectural beauty which is a combination of Islamic and Gothic style of architecture.
Every year at the end of November, a colourful temple festival is held here.On the top of the dome of the temple is a guilded ball, with a weather clock.
Abbi Falls - Formerly this water fall was known as Jessey Falls.'Abbi' in the local language Kodagu means falls. This beautiful water fall is about 5 km from Coorg.
Raja's Seat - Kings of Kodagu spent their evenings to watch the unforgettable scenes of the sun set. From this point thrilling view of valleys, lush green fields and Western GhatsExotic Coorg Tour,Tours to Coorg,Weekend tour To Coorg can be viewed.
Bhagamandala - This place is 30 km from Coorg. It is famous for temples and is known as the temple town of this region.This place also has significance as here Cauvery is at its confluence with river Sujyothi and Kannike.
Irupu Falls - This fresh water cascade is at a distance of 48 kms from Virajpet on the way to Nagarhole. This is a very famous picnic spot as well as a very good pilgrimage.
On the banks of the river Lakshmanatheertha a tributary to the river Cauvery lies a very famous Shiva temple which is believed to have been dedicated Exotic Coorg Tour,Tours to Coorg,Weekend tour To Coorg Lord Rama himself.
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Day 1:
Early morning proceed to Coorg. En route visit the Tibetan settlement at Bylukuppe and Nisarga Dhama. Check into the Estate Bunglow. Evening visit Raja Seat for viewing the Sunset. Overnight at the Estate Bunglow.
Day 2:
Take a trip to Bhagamandala and Talacauvery or visit the Dubare Elephant Camp. Evening visit Abbey falls and Omkareshwara Temple. Overnight at the Estate Bunglow.
Day 3:
After breakfast proceed to Bangalore via Irpu falls and Nagerhole National Park.
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