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A Hill Station with a Difference:
Coorg is a well known hill station for tourists in Karnataka. It is situated 252 km from Bangalore, and it is the headquarters of the district Kodagu. It has mesmerizing mountain ranges all over with luscious greenery and the tranquil waters of the Cauvery River flowing through the hilly area.
Madikeri gives a rejuvenating feel to those who visit this place, hence attracting a lot of tourists. It is known for its beautiful coffee, tea, and cardamom plantations.
It is referred to as the Scotland of India and is said that its scenic beauty dragged the British to this tourist spot nearly 100 years ago. The hill resort also has a lot of ancient history attached to it with the Great Madikeri Fort.
Coorg is on the Western Ghats. Set amidst verdant valleys, imposing mountains and teak wood forests, this is one of the most beautiful hill stations you can visit. It lies on Karnataka's southwestern end, covering an area of 4,102 sq km.
Talakaveri, from where the Kaveri River originates, Nisargadhama, a man-made island and a favored holiday resort, Iruppa and Abbey Falls, Nagarhole National Park, Dubare Elephant Camp – each of these can be an adventure destination by themselves. Coorg is also famous for its huge coffee and spice estates, which offer a special experience to tourists.
The economy depends on agriculture, coffee plantations, forestry and tourism.
How to Reach Madikeri:
You can get to Madikeri either by air as the closest airport is at Mangalore, which is only an hour’s drive away, or you can take a train till Thalassery, Kasaragod, or Mysore and then drive down to Madikeri. There are also bus and taxi services from Bangalore, Mysore, or Calicut to Madikeri.
Local Food and Accommodation:
Madikeri has some sumptuous traditional dishes on offer for you. You must look out for the Pandhi, Koli and Bembla curry, Kadumbuttu, and the Votti. There is also the traditional south Indian food like dosa, idly, vada, and sambar. For lunch, their main delicacy is rasam served with some hot rice and an array of cooked vegetables.
There are a number of hotels and resorts ranging from the luxury five stars to the mediocre ones. You can find a nice comfortable place to stay to make your trip even more memorable.
Madikeri is a very popular hill station with the tourists, and it is just the place if you want to get away from your everyday routine.
This fertile land, with its streams and rivers and high hills and verdant valleys, and dense forests has a varied terrain and provides widely varied places that you can explore. You can climb mountains, ford streams, cross rivers, trek through jungles – the possibilities are endless.
Plantation Experience:
With its many coffee and spice estates, Coorg is a nice destination for those who’re looking to experience life in a plantation. Camp in the middle of a huge coffee estate and then explore the surrounding lush greenery. Trek through the farm trails, do some bird-watching, go cycling, observe and gain some hands-on experience of living and working in a plantation.
Trekking:
Coorg, with its varied terrain, presents a wide variety of trekking experiences. Trek through jungle trails in the Nature Reserves, trek up the Brahmagiri Hills to reach the Iruppa Falls, and trek up the high peaks of Kodagu - Tadiandamol and Pushpagiri.
Fishing and Angling:
The backwaters of the Kaveri River at the Valnoor Fishing Camp sport an abundance of freshwater species like Mahseer, Eels, and Catfish. Try your hand at netting any of these fish and add to your store of fisherman’s tales.
River Rafting:
Coorg experiences good monsoon rains, and the rainwater feeds the various streams and rivers here, which swell after this time. The Barapole River in Southern Coorg is an ideal destination for those seeking the thrill of river rafting.
This region receives a huge amount of rainfall and so, supports a rather long rafting season. At its full-flowing best, the upper Barapole River can give you an opportunity to enjoy the best white water rafting experience in South India.
Dubare Elephant Camp:
This is a unique option in wildlife experiences. The elephant camp here offers visitors a hands-on experience with the giants of the jungle. Observe and even participate in caring for and feeding the elephants, give them baths, take rides on them, and observe how these wonderful creatures interact with each other and with their human handlers.
How to Reach Coorg:
By Air: Mysore is the nearest airport.
By Train: The nearest Railway Station is located in Mysore.
By Road: Coorg is well connected by roads to all major cities. From Mysore, the distance is 120 km, from Hassan it is 115 km, from Mangalore 135 km and from Bangalore the distance is 250 km.
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