Coorg - Cofee Plantations in Western Ghats, Karnataka

The Omkareshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva was constructed in 1820 by the ruling King of Coorg. The temple is known for the blend of architectural features of Islamic and Gothic style. There is a gilded ball with a weather clock over the dome of the temple. Bhagamandala, which is 30 km from Coorg, is known as the temple town of the region. The river Cauvery meets rivers Sujyothi and Kannike at this place. Abbi Falls or the Jessey Falls is 5 km from Coorg. Abbi in local dialect means 'fall'.

Coorg also has few temples that one can visit. Located on the confluence of the Cauvery and Sujyothi, the Bagamandala Temple is built in traditional Kerala style. The Omkareshwara Temple dedicated to lord Shiva is another beautiful temple that you can visit. The temple is about 200 years old.

Built by Kogadu Kings in 1820, the Omkareshwara temple is one temple built in Muslim Style with impressive central dome and four minarets, surrounded by Basava or sacred bulls. On top of the temple sits a gilded dome, with a weathercock.

The temple was built by Lingarajendra II in 1820, according to the Indo Saracenic style with a dome on the roof and minarets at the four corners.

The Shivalinga was specially brought from Kashi.

Sri Omkareshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Siva here blends the architecture of Gothic and Islamic styles. It was built in the year 1820 by Lingaraja II. Situated at an altitude of 3,781 ft above sea level and about 250 km from Bangalore, Mercara has some interesting historic monuments. Atop a scenic hill stands the fort which was built by the kings of Kodagu and then repaired by Tipu in 1781 and from then on known as Jafarabad. The fort encompasses a church which houses the state archaeological museum, and a beautiful place built by Lingaraja II in 1812. When the British took over the territory the fort, the palace and its apartments were all transformed into district offices. Two magnificent mortar elephant figures can also be seen inside the fort. Omkareshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was builty in 1820, is a mix of Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture.

Omkareshwara Temple 30 km