South India Destinations
Welcome to Coorg
A land of chivalry and pride, a life of solitary splendour, rich food and spices is in short termed Coorg. Smell the coffee, taste the oranges, flavour with cardamom and savor the honey. Popularly termed as the Scotland of India, Madikeri, the district capital of Coorg is 1525m above sea level. Sparkling valleys, lush green mountain ranges, awesome weather...all beckon you to the land of warriors. The Dubare forest, situated in the south of Coorg is an Elephant haven. It was here that originally elephants were trained for Dasara celebrations held in Mysore every year in the month of October. Here you can simply spend hours just watching elephants. Nisargadhama is a popular family holiday spot. With ample cottages spread over forest area, it is an ideal place to spot deers
Major Travel Attractions of Kanyakumari
Madikeri
Previously known as Mercara, Madikeri is the ancient name of this picturesque capital town. Situated at 1,525 m elevation, the town is great for walking around, surrounded by rolling which offer excellent trails for hikes. Tadiyendamol is the tallest peak here, Waiting to be climbed. One can have a distant glimpse of the Arabian Sea from this peak.
Madikeri Fort
A 19th century fort, it now houses a temple, a chapel, the prison, a small museum and assorted government offices. Golf courses Madikeri and Pollibetta have golf courses, Madikeri courses being a nine hole one. Raja's seat A promontory with breathtaking view, it is said that for centuries the Kodagu royals came here in the evenings to watch the spectacular sunsets
Around Madikeri
Very close is Nagarhole National Park, one of the most well maintained game sanctuaries in south India. It is accessible from Mysore via Hunsur and Murkal 94 km from Mysore. Visible often are elephant, spotted deer, sambar, bison, chital Jeep and elephant rides available for jungle safari. Harangi Situated in north Kodagu, it is a beautiful reservoir and ideal for weekend or short holiday staying at the guest house. The placid water surface is good for quiet water sports. There is a dairy farm nearby.
Season : October - May
How to Reach
By Air:
Nearest airport is Mangalore 150kms away
By Rail:
The nearest rail junction is Mysore 130kms away
By Road:
Well connected by road network of India
