Coorg -History
With its natural splendor and exotic scenic environment, Coorg has a special place among the hill stations in India. Nestled among the lush greeneries of the Western Ghats, the district offers a luxurious vacation period to its guests. Coorg is also praised as the ‘Scotland of India.It stands at an altitude in the range of 3500 ft. above sea level.
Sightseeing
Abbey Falls is a picnic spot 8 km from Madikeri town, where water from the Madikeri stream hurls down from a height of 70 feet. It is a treat to watch the roaring torrent of water in the monsoon season between July-October.
Dubare elephant camp and Namdroling monastery (Bylakuppe)
Dubare is a forest camp for elephants on the banks of the river Kaveri in the district of Kodagu, Karnataka.
The Raja’s Seat is a spot from where the kings of Coorg watched glorious sunsets. The spot offers a breathtaking view of towering hills, green valleys, studded with paddy fields.
Nalaknad Palace, built by Dodda Veerarajendra in 1792 and the two-storied structure is situated on a ridge and not easily accessible. It was a safe shelter for the rajas from invading armies.
The Omkareshwara temple in Madikeri was built by Lingarajendra II in 1820 after King put to death a pious Brahmin and in order to appease the spirit of the Brahmin, the temple was built. The structure built in the Mumammadan style of architecture with a dome at the center.
The royal tombs on a hillock to the north of Madikeri provide a commanding view of the town. Lingarajendra’s tomb was built in 1820.
The Gothic-style St. Anne’s Church built in 1868. The Christians who could escape from clutches of Tipu Sultan at Periapatana become refugees at King Dodda Veerarajendra and he allowed land to build the church. Overnight stay at hotel
Activity- Mandalpatti – Trekking
Mandalpatti is around 30 km from the town of Madikeri, is a group of small hills.
