Coorg, officially Known as Kodagu is an exotic hill station that lies amidst serene mountain ranges of western ghats, Karnataka. As you step into this land aromatic coffee plantations would welcome you with open arms. Surreal Kodagu hosts everything from green rolling hills to misty mountains to wandering streams to waterfalls to dense forests to caves to temples to forts to museums. Hence, this slice of heaven is also known as the “Scotland Of India”.Besides this, Kodagu is known for its unique culture and tradition people follow. People who belong to this region are called “Kodavas” and they are basically nature worshippers. No wonder why Coorg has maintained all its glory and charm all these years. Never miss an opportunity to witness Kodavas Marriage, dance, Sword Fight, and martial arts. This post will take you through the places you can visit and things you can do while in Kodagu.
Outside of this, tourists can indulge in various activities like river rafting, trekking, Hiking, Boating, Safari, bird watching, and rappelling.
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Best Places To Visit In Kodagu Or Coorg
Namdroling Monastery Bylakuppe ( Golden Temple)
Namdroling Monastery is located in camp 4 of settlement and is renowned for its Golden temple. There are 3 golden statues that are 60 ft tall and they represent 3 forms of Buddha. Temples here are vibrant, peaceful, and colorful with exotic paintings, huge halls to meditate, and tall statues. You can witness mass prayers of monks, gaze around the monasteries, and watch hundreds of monks in conversation with one other. But if you are looking for a peaceful environment certainly this is not the place. Because this place is flooded with 100’s of tourists every day.
You can explore towns that are structured similar to that of Tibet, also visit 12 monasteries and 13 Tibetian settlements areas. Among these monasteries, Namdroling, Sera Jay, Sera Mey, and Tashi Lhunpo are popular once.
Know More About: Bylakuppe – The Tibetian Home In South India
Waterfalls In Kodagu
Irrupu Waterfalls
Iruppu falls is a stepped waterfall that lies in the foot of the Brahmagiri hills of western ghats in Kodagu, Karnataka. Lakshmana Theertha stream which is a tributary of river Kaveri flows down from the hill to form Iruppu Waterfall. Water gushes through rocks from 170 ft on several step-like structures with a thunderous sound to form a pool. You can walk down the broken trail to the foot of the waterfalls to take a swim and beat the heat.
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Best Trekking Places In Coorg or Kodagu
Thadiyandamol Trek Coorg
The highest peak in Coorg and also the best trekking spot in western ghats for beginners to start their trekking journey. No complications at all as the trail is clearly marked, the chance of you getting lost is nil. Thadiyandamol trek base starts from a small village called Kakkabe. As you start trekking into the wild, the view of Shola forests, greeny grasslands, water streams running in different directions, vegetations everywhere, colorful birds flying over you is a delight to your eyes. Apart from this what scenic beauty awaits you at the top of the peak is pure bliss.
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Nishani Motte Trek Coorg
If you don’t want any crowd to follow you even on weekends then this Offbeat trekking destination near Talacauvery wildlife sanctuary, in Coorg should be on your list. You need to seek permission from the Bhagamandala forest office before you start your trek from Madenadu village base camp, which is 7 km away. You need to hire a jeep to reach the base camp.
Additionally, it is advisable to hire an experienced guide, as the paths in this region are not marked properly and there is a chance of you getting lost in the forest.
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Festivals In Kodagu
You can witness some of the popular festivals like Keil Poldhu (worship of weapons), Cauvery Sankramana (return of the river goddess), and the Huttari (harvest).
Conclusion
Indeed, Kodagu is an ideal destination for everyone, whether you are a foodie, an explorer, an adventurer, a backpacker, a shutterbug, or a peace seeker. Above all, pleasant weather here makes this a popular Honeymoon destination among the South Indians.
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