Coorg is Located along the western ghats, It is one of the most popular hill towns in Karnataka that is famous for its unrivalled beauty, peerless landscape and aromatic coffee plantations. Also known as the Scotland of India, Coorg is among the best travel getaways that needs to be explored at least once in a lifetime.
It is home to evergreen forests, spices, and coffee plantations. This beautiful region of rolling hills, rain forests, and mist lies between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. Rain forests dominate the physical feature of Coorg.
Coorg is termed as the “Scotland of India“. The climate, beautiful sceneries, waterfalls, hilly terrain, and other factors make the place a paradise for tourists. It is one of the most attractive hill stations of India and is famous for spots like Bhagamandala, Iruppu Falls, Abbey Falls, and many others.
TEMPERATURE AVERAGE: 25°C TO 30°C SHOPPING: Organic Spices/Dry Fruits CURRENCY: Indian Rupees
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Meet on arrival at Salem HTT Office/ Railway Station and drive to Coorg-Madikeri. On arrival check into resort, lunch & relax. Later, proceed to visit Abbey Falls—tucked away between a private coffee and spice estate; Madikeri Fort—the 19th-century Madikeri fort with its stone ramparts now houses the prison; Omkareshwara Temple—built in 1820 and featuring a blend of red-tile roofed Kerala architecture and Islamic-style domes. Evening visit Raja Seat is an enchanting picnic spot with a swathing in nature’s lap. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Morning breakfast, proceed to visit Bhagamandala, situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Cauvery and the Kanika. A third river, the Sujyothi, is said to join from underground; visit Talacauvery, known as Dakshin Kashi, the birthplace of the river Cauvery at the foot of the breathtaking Brahmagiri Hills in Coorg. The river flows down inconspicuously as ‘Guptagamini’ from here before re–emerging a small distance downwards at Nagateerta. Back to hotel. Overnight
Early breakfast checkout and proceed to Dubare elephant camp (to reach the place before 08.30 hours) offer the 3-hour experience with Elephants consisting of elephant Grooming, feeding, later visit Cauvery Nisargadhama is an island formed by the Cauvery and is used as a picnic spot island, with lush foliage of thick bamboo groves.
Lunch at Kushalnagar and later visit Bylakuppe, the largest Tibetan settlement in South India. The temple has 62-foot Buddha statues covered with gold plates, which is a wonderful sight anytime.
Later drive to Mysore. On arrival check into hotel. Later, proceed to visit Maharaja Palace; the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo – Saracenic style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne. In the evening, visit Brindavan Garden; musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Breakfast, checkout and proceed to visit Chamundi Hill, perched atop a hill. The 4.8-meter-tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions and later drive to Bangalore en route visit En route visit St. Philomena’s Church—this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see. Visit Sriranga Patna, the island fortress of Tippu Sultan. On arrival, drop back to Bangalore Airport / Railway station for onward destination. Tour Ends.
