Places to see around Coorg - Coorg Trips - Cofee Plantations in Western Ghats, Karnataka

Coorg is a region of scattered villages and hamlets, with a few townships standing out. Postcard pretty with their red tiled cottages and purple flowering shrubs, the Kodagu towns have an oldworld charm about them. Madikeri, the district headquarters at an elevation of over 5,000 feet above sea level, provides access to some excellent picnic spots including the picturesque Abbey Falls. Visitors can trek to the top of Tadeyendamol, the highest peak in the region and view the Arabian Sea in the distance. Alternatively, one may simply follow the mountain trails dotted with little shrines some beside waterfalls and others on the banks of rivers. Besides, the Nagarhole National Park provides excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing.

Overlooking the Arabian Sea, the broad hills are chained to one another with deep valleys and steep precipices. As yet 'undiscovered' by tourists, Kudremukh is a secluded hill station, which retains much of its pristine, natural beauty.

And a holiday here can be truly delightful. Lush green forests interspersed with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades and rare orchids providing an idyllic background for trekking.

This has given new life to the region and converted this isolated tract into a humming modern township without taking away its natural beauty.

Tourist places around Coorg

Kalahatti Falls

The Kalahatti Falls, known as Kallathigiri falls and Kalahasthi falls, that gushes down from 122 metres height is one another impressive attractions in Kemmannagundi. This captivating waterfall is blended with the environment in the pleasing sylvan area of Kemmannagundi. more...

Hebbe Falls

Hebbe Falls is a trekking place situated in Chikmagalur district and just 8 Km from Kemmangundi. The trekking path is very steep and narrow. This place is surrounded by coffee plantation and dense forest. The water is very refreshing with herb infused in it. more...

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

It is one of the best Wildlife Sanctuaries of India. Nestled in the vast tropical green forests of Western Ghats in Chikmagalur district, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is about 275 km north of Bangalore and covers an area of 492.46 Sq.km. more...

Jog Falls

Probably the most gorgeous water falls and highest in Asia. Jog falls is situated in Shimoga district of Karnataka state. The water falls make four distinct cascades which are named as Raja, Rani, Rover and Rocket. The water is from Linganamakki Dam constructed at the upstream side for river Sharavathi. more...

Linganamakki dam

very close to Jog falls. The Karnataka State Government constructed the Linganamakki dam in 1964. This dam was located in the premises of Sagara Taluk. Linganamakki dam has a length of 2.4 Km, extending across the Sharavathi River. The Linganamakki dam is also a tourist attraction, owing to the Jog Falls, located 6 Km away. more...

Nagarhole National Park

This is proves to be a great excursion from Coorg. Situated at a distance of 94 kilometer from Coorg, it was once the exclusive hunting ground for Mysore Rulers. Nagarhole National Park was set up in the year 1955 and covers an area of 575 Sq.km. Main attractions of the park are tigers. more...

Valanoor

It is situated 30 Km from Mercara which is the backwaters of Cauvery. This place is a perfect angling destination of Karnataka. Exquisite variety of fishes are found here which are worth a catch. Golden Masheer, Maral amd Maap are few fishes that are found here. more...

Kudremukh

Kudremukh is a mountain range in Chikmaglur district, in Karnataka, India. It is also the name of a small town situated near the mountain. The name literally means 'horsefaced' and refers to one picturesque view of a side of the mountain. Prime Attractions of Kudremukh include Jamalabad Fort which is famous for its fort built by Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore in 1794. The fort was renamed after his mother Jamalbee.
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Kudremukh National Park

One of the newest entrants in the National Park list (2 Sept, 1987), the Kudremukh National Park has been named after the eponymous peak that is shaped like a horse face. The Kudremukh town adjacent to the park is primarily an iron oremining town where the government owned Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) operates. more...

Agumbe

Agumbe and its environs are full of exciting trekking routes. Forested trails lead from here to a jungle pond called Emkal Kere, a hillock called Nishani Gudda, and to Barkana Falls. Agumbe is also known as the Cherrapunji of South India. more...

Mudabidri

Mudabidri Jain Basadi Mangalore Acclaimed as the 'Jain Varanasi' of South India, the landscape of Mudabidri is dotted with 18 Jain basadis. Basadis are Jain monasteries or temples where an image of one of the twenty four tirthankaras (saints) is installed and worshipped more...

Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary

It is situated near Agumbe in Shimoga District, Karnataka. Mandagadde is a small island on River Tunga and is part of the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary. Though this Mandagadde in Shettihalli wildlife sanctuary is not considered biggest of the bird sanctuaries it is a habitat for a variety of birds. more...

Lushington Falls

The falls are located 30 kilometer from Sirsi, a town in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka, Indian. Also known as Lushington Falls, these falls were first discovered by J.D. Lushington, who was the Uttara Kannada District Collector of the British Government at that time. more...

Gajanur Dam

It lies 10 Km southwest. The dam here is ideal for picnics Elephants are trained at the elephant camp here more...

Humcha

Humcha also known as Hombacha, Pomburchchha, etc in old inscriptions and which means 'a golden bit' is situated in the foothills of Bileshvara hill. Nearby is a Basadi dedicated to Bahubali, an inscription on which indicates that it was built by Vikramaditya Santaru in 898 AD. more...

Kodachadri

It is situated 100 Km from Shimoga and 36 Km from Hosanagara is this enchanting mountain, which overlooks the vast Western Ghats. Kodachadri is famed for its glorious sunrises and sunsets. The peak of Kodachadri (at an altitude of 1343 m above sea level) can be reached by a fivehour trek. more...

Kabini

Kabini is one of the strongholds for the Asiatic Elephant and home to the Largest single population throughout Asia. Elephants congregate in large numbers during the dry season (Feb to April) on the banks of River Kabini and offer an unparalleled experience for the wildlife enthusiast. more...

Lakkavalli

The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary boasts of rich avain life with birds like the Grey junglefowl, Red spurfowl, painted bush quail, Emerald dove, Southern green imperial pigeon, Great black woodpecker, Malabar parakeet and Hill myna just to name a few. more...

Places to see around Coorg