Visit To Coorg
Last year (January 2005) I had been to Madikeri with my family. It was a wonderful experience. I have visited Kodaiknal, Ooty, Yerkadu several times. But when I arrived at Madikeri from Mysore I was enchanted by its beauty. It is a contrasting experience. Ooty is a crowded place. Full of people jostling here and there. Kodaikanal is a different place. It is affordable only for rich and affluent people. But Madikeri is the place that suits to every one, rich as well as the middle class. Madikeri is a charming place for the family which decides to spend a holiday on a shoe string budget. There are good lodges in and around Madikeri, charging less than Kodaikanal and Ooty with the same comfort and service.
We started from chennai by the Caveri express from Chennai and arrived at Mysore the next morning. After spending the day sight seeing at MYSORE we started for Madikeri the next morning. We boarded the bus at 9.00 A.M. We arrived at Madikeri at 1.00 p.m.It took 4 hours to reach there. We had already booked a room at a lodge maintained by the Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation.
We started from chennai by the Caveri express from Chennai and arrived at Mysore the next morning. After spending the day sight seeing at MYSORE we started for Madikeri the next morning. We boarded the bus at 9.00 A.M. We arrived at Madikeri at 1.00 p.m.It took 4 hours to reach there. We had already booked a room at a lodge maintained by the Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation.
Since we had a very bumpy and exhausted ride we did not make the sight seeing trip immediately. We finished our lunch and took some rest. Then we started off to Abby Falls which is just 5.K.M away from Madikeri
ABBY FALLS:
We engaged an auto and reached the falls. It is inside a coffee estate. You have to walk at least ½ K.M inside the estate. It is a lovely place. Water is falling down with a thundering roar. The chirping of innumerable birds which are easier heard than seen filled the air with sweet music. There is a small bridge over the stream in which the fallen water escapes. You can have a very grand view from the bridge. We were advised not to take bath in the stream. It was said that fatal accidents do occur occasionally.. From Abby Falls we returned to Medikeri and visited another interesting place.
RAJA’S SEAT:
We went to Raja’s seat on our return from Abby Falls. Raja’s seat is a view point where you have a breathtaking valley view and winding road into midst of dense forest. It is called Raja’s seat because Kudagu kings who ruled Kudagu years back, spent their evenings there, enjoying the peaceful lovely hillside sunset view.
Next morning we have arranged a tourist taxi service for our sightseeing trip.Our car arrived at 8.00 a.m.We had no idea of any oyher places of interest around Madikeri. We left the choice to our driver Gangadher. We had our breakfast at Madikeri itself. Gangdhar took us to Dubre.
DUBRE:
It is in the bank of Caveri. There is an Elephant Training Camp on the bank of the river. We had to cross the river in a small boat to reach the bank. The interesting thing about the place is Elephant bathing. You are allowed to take part in bathing the Elephant on payment of a small fee. Kids would just love to take part in scrubbing the back of the elephant.
NISARAGADHAMA:
Our next stop was nisaragadhama. It is a breathtaking beauty. It is Small Island formed in the middle of the Cavery River. A thick bamboo grove gives it a chilly exhilarating scenic beauty. It is an ideal place for kids to relax. You have elephant and boat rides, Play Park with swing and see-saws.
TIBETAN GOLDEN TEMPLE:
Our next visit was a magnificent Golden Temple belonged to Namdrolling Monastery built at Bylakappa, a place just 6k.m. from Kushalnagar. .It is one of the finest Buddisit Temple. Three majestic gold coated 40 feet high idols of Buddha are a real attraction. It is home to thousands of lamas,monks and nuns. Bylakappa has Tibetan handy craft centre which sells lot of interesting handi craft items by the Tibetan refugees. We bought some miniature decorated swords.
BHAGAMANDALA:
From Kushalnagar we proceeded to Bhagamantala. It is situated at 36k.m from Madikeri.This is a confluence of three rivers Cavery,Kanika, and Sujyathi .Since we visited the place during January there was only knee deep water with out any flow. If you visit during monsoon the sight would be different. The river would be in full spate merging all the steps and sometimes during floods even the road would be submerged.
THALAI CAVERY:
Thalaicavery is at the hill top,8 Km from Bhgamandalam.It is a small fountain head amidst the picturesque landscape in Brahamagiri hills. It is truly unbelievable that the water that fills the HemavathyDam,Kabini Dam,Krishan Raja Sagar and Mettur Dam starts its journey from such a small fountainhead which never dries. The river that causes so much heartburn between the two states originates from there. Hailing from Tamilnadu that too from Thanjavur-the rice bowl of Tamilnadu I was mesmerized and overjoyed when stood there. The water gushes up in the fountain comes out of the hillside at Bhagamantala after traveling 8 k.m. inside the mountain. I drank the spring water without worrying about hygiene filled my water bottle for friends. At Thalaicavery there is a view point called Bramagiri with steep steps. You need to make a strenuous effort to reach the summit. Once you reached the summit what a view. You feel as if you are on top of the world. It is not I that conquered: it is nature that has conquered us.
We returned from Thalai cavery to Madikeri. Our driver cum guide Gangadhar took us to Hotel Athithi.We had our supper at there which is a good veg.hotel..A word about Gangadhar; He is a very courteous person who knows how to please a travelier. He struck a good rapport with my children. Thanks to him that we had a pleasant and satisfying trip.
The next day we returned from Madikeri with a heavey heart promising to visit again.
ABOUT MADIKERI
Madikeri is situated at 115 k.m from Mysore at a height of 5000 feet on Western Ghat.Cool bracing wind whips the hair as you stroll along the streets of Madikeri.Breathtaking views surprise you. It is the Scotland of South India. The natives of Madikeri are called Kodavas.They are A martial race. Our military chiefs Genaral Kariappa.Genaral Thimmia and Field Marshell Manekshaw all are Kodavas.Kodagu means dense forest on steep hill. It has an average rain fall of more than 150 c.m.Most parts of the Coorg consists of tall trees having orange and rose colored leaves.Coffee and pepper grow abundantly.Madikeri is a place one must visit. Don’t forget to buy coffee from Madikeri.
ABBY FALLS:
We engaged an auto and reached the falls. It is inside a coffee estate. You have to walk at least ½ K.M inside the estate. It is a lovely place. Water is falling down with a thundering roar. The chirping of innumerable birds which are easier heard than seen filled the air with sweet music. There is a small bridge over the stream in which the fallen water escapes. You can have a very grand view from the bridge. We were advised not to take bath in the stream. It was said that fatal accidents do occur occasionally.. From Abby Falls we returned to Medikeri and visited another interesting place.
RAJA’S SEAT:
We went to Raja’s seat on our return from Abby Falls. Raja’s seat is a view point where you have a breathtaking valley view and winding road into midst of dense forest. It is called Raja’s seat because Kudagu kings who ruled Kudagu years back, spent their evenings there, enjoying the peaceful lovely hillside sunset view.
Next morning we have arranged a tourist taxi service for our sightseeing trip.Our car arrived at 8.00 a.m.We had no idea of any oyher places of interest around Madikeri. We left the choice to our driver Gangadher. We had our breakfast at Madikeri itself. Gangdhar took us to Dubre.
DUBRE:
It is in the bank of Caveri. There is an Elephant Training Camp on the bank of the river. We had to cross the river in a small boat to reach the bank. The interesting thing about the place is Elephant bathing. You are allowed to take part in bathing the Elephant on payment of a small fee. Kids would just love to take part in scrubbing the back of the elephant.
NISARAGADHAMA:
Our next stop was nisaragadhama. It is a breathtaking beauty. It is Small Island formed in the middle of the Cavery River. A thick bamboo grove gives it a chilly exhilarating scenic beauty. It is an ideal place for kids to relax. You have elephant and boat rides, Play Park with swing and see-saws.
TIBETAN GOLDEN TEMPLE:
Our next visit was a magnificent Golden Temple belonged to Namdrolling Monastery built at Bylakappa, a place just 6k.m. from Kushalnagar. .It is one of the finest Buddisit Temple. Three majestic gold coated 40 feet high idols of Buddha are a real attraction. It is home to thousands of lamas,monks and nuns. Bylakappa has Tibetan handy craft centre which sells lot of interesting handi craft items by the Tibetan refugees. We bought some miniature decorated swords.
BHAGAMANDALA:
From Kushalnagar we proceeded to Bhagamantala. It is situated at 36k.m from Madikeri.This is a confluence of three rivers Cavery,Kanika, and Sujyathi .Since we visited the place during January there was only knee deep water with out any flow. If you visit during monsoon the sight would be different. The river would be in full spate merging all the steps and sometimes during floods even the road would be submerged.
THALAI CAVERY:
Thalaicavery is at the hill top,8 Km from Bhgamandalam.It is a small fountain head amidst the picturesque landscape in Brahamagiri hills. It is truly unbelievable that the water that fills the HemavathyDam,Kabini Dam,Krishan Raja Sagar and Mettur Dam starts its journey from such a small fountainhead which never dries. The river that causes so much heartburn between the two states originates from there. Hailing from Tamilnadu that too from Thanjavur-the rice bowl of Tamilnadu I was mesmerized and overjoyed when stood there. The water gushes up in the fountain comes out of the hillside at Bhagamantala after traveling 8 k.m. inside the mountain. I drank the spring water without worrying about hygiene filled my water bottle for friends. At Thalaicavery there is a view point called Bramagiri with steep steps. You need to make a strenuous effort to reach the summit. Once you reached the summit what a view. You feel as if you are on top of the world. It is not I that conquered: it is nature that has conquered us.
We returned from Thalai cavery to Madikeri. Our driver cum guide Gangadhar took us to Hotel Athithi.We had our supper at there which is a good veg.hotel..A word about Gangadhar; He is a very courteous person who knows how to please a travelier. He struck a good rapport with my children. Thanks to him that we had a pleasant and satisfying trip.
The next day we returned from Madikeri with a heavey heart promising to visit again.
ABOUT MADIKERI
Madikeri is situated at 115 k.m from Mysore at a height of 5000 feet on Western Ghat.Cool bracing wind whips the hair as you stroll along the streets of Madikeri.Breathtaking views surprise you. It is the Scotland of South India. The natives of Madikeri are called Kodavas.They are A martial race. Our military chiefs Genaral Kariappa.Genaral Thimmia and Field Marshell Manekshaw all are Kodavas.Kodagu means dense forest on steep hill. It has an average rain fall of more than 150 c.m.Most parts of the Coorg consists of tall trees having orange and rose colored leaves.Coffee and pepper grow abundantly.Madikeri is a place one must visit. Don’t forget to buy coffee from Madikeri.
posted by asimov @ 12:41 AM
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3 Comments:
hi,
we are planning to a make a trip to coorg.when is the best time to visit the place?does coorg have orange grove?
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