2 Days Mysore To Coorg Sighseeing Tour By Car

Itinerary for Day 1 Coorg Local Sigtseeing Tour Package

About Coorg

Located amidst imposing mountains in Karnataka with a perpetually misty landscape, Coorg is the place to be for all nature lovers. This popular coffee producing hill station is not only popular for its beautiful green hills and the streams cutting right through them. It also stands as a popular destination because of its culture and people. The Kodavas, a local clan specialising in martial arts, are especially notable for their keen hospitality.Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is the most affluent hill station in Karnataka. It is well known for its breathtakingly exotic scenery and lush greenery. Forest covered hills, spice and coffee plantations only add to the landscape. Madikeri is the region’s centre point with all transportation for getting around starting from here.

DAY 1 PICKUP FROM MYSORE: Hotel /Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station and proceed to Coorg Local Sightseeing places including:

TALACAUVERY

Talacauvery is the origin of the Cauvery River in It is situated on the slopes of the Brahmagiri mountain ranges. At Talacauvery, there is a square tank called Cauvery Kundike or Brahma Kundike, which is considered to be the birth place of River Cauvery. Here, River Cauvery emerges as a perennial spring and disappears underground. River Cauvery again emerges at Nagathirtha near Bhagamandala and joins with Kannike and Sujyoti at Triveni Sangam. Bhagamandala is the meeting of three rivers and is also referred to as Triveni Sangam.

BHAGAMANDALA

Bhagamandala is situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Cauvery and the Kannike. A third river, the Sujyothi is said to join from underground. It is well known as Triveni Sangama and also considered as Dakshina Kashi. It is a common practice for pilgrims to take a dip in the sangama and perform rituals to their ancestors before proceeding to Talacauvery, the birthplace of Kaveri River. During 1785-1790, the area was occupied by Tipu Sultan and he renamed it as Afesalabad. Then in 1790 King Dodda Veerarajendra took Bhagamandala back into an independent Kodagu.

ABBEY FALLS

British called Abbey Waterfalls as Jessy waterfalls in memory of Jessy, the daughter of Madikeri’s first British Captain Chaplain. Abbey Falls is situated in the middle of a private coffee plantations and spice estates. Numerous small streams and abundant rainfall combine to form the Abbey Waterfalls. It is one of the best waterfalls in Coorg region. This waterfall flows to unite with the River Cauvery. Abbey Falls cascades down the rocky slopes from a height of 70 feet into a pool. A hanging bridge has been built across the gorge here, from where the visitors can get a beautiful view of the falls. The sound of the waterfalls can be heard from the main road during the rainy season.

MADIKERI FORT

Madikeri Fort In the inner fort, a temple of Virabhadra was removed by the British in 1855 and in its place a church was built. The Church in Gothic style with colour stained glasses has now been converted into a museum by the Archaeological Department. This museum contains several items related to history – mainly the British era and also has a huge portrait of Kodagu’s eminent personality Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa. The Mahatma Gandhi Public Library, the Kote Maha Ganapathi temple and the district prison are also situated inside the fort. Today the fort premises house the Madikeri Deputy Commissioner’s Office.

OMKARESWARA TEMPLE

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Omkareshwara Temple was built by Lingarajendra in 1820 CE. The Shivalinga installed inside the temple is believed to be brought from Kashi. According to the legend, the king had killed a pious Brahmin to fulfill his political ambitions. However, the king started to have nightmares for his cruel deed. In order to free himself from the nightmares, the King sought the advice of a few wise men and they told the king to build a temple of Lord Shiva to regain his mental peace. The king followed their advice and brought a Shiva lingam from the holy town of Kashi and installed it at a newly constructed temple. The Shivalinga was named as Omkareshwara and regular rituals were performed.

RAJA’S SEAT

The Raja’s Seat, which means the Seat of Kings, is a brick and mortar structure with four pillars connected by arches. It is built on a high elevation with a commanding view of the cliffs and valleys. This lovely spot was once a favorite place of recreation for the King of Coorg. He used to spend time with his queen in the garden and watching the setting sun. The spot offers a breathtaking view of towering hills, green valleys studded with paddy fields. It is fascinating to watch the road to Mangalore like a curved ribbon lying in the valley.

Drop at Coorg Hotel / Over Night Stay In Coorg End of a One Day Coorg Local Sightseeing Tour…

Itinerary for Day 2 Coorg (Kushalnagar) Local Sigtseeing Tour

About Kushalnagar

A small city located in the east of Kodagu(Coorg) district of Karnataka, Kushalnagar is a laidback city blessed with the scenic beauty of nature. The name Kushalnagar means ‘the City of Gladness’, believed to be named by Hyder Ali. One can enjoy the major attractions of the city like The Namdroling Monastery, Kaveri Nisargadhama, Harangi Reservoir, Chiklihole Reservoir and Herur, Dubare Elephant Camp, to name a few. So, If you are seeking a quiet weekend away from the hustle and bustle of city life, then it’s a very ideal tourist destination to visit.

DAY 2 PICKUP FROM COORG: Hotel / After Brakefast and proceed Coorg (kushlanagar) Local Sightseeing places including:

DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP & (RIVER RAFTING)

There are opportunities for trekking, elephant rides, coracle ride, bird watching, fishing, and river rafting. River rafting at Dubare is one of the top things to do in Coorg. These activities are hosted by jungle lodges and resorts. The forest department conducts trekking into the forest surrounding the camp along the Cauvery River. Visitors also have an option of going on a coracle boat ride on the River Cauvery here. Do not forget to watch out for the crocodiles sunning on the river banks while enjoying the coracle rides. Fishing is allowed with the prior permission from the wildlife society.

HARANGI DAM

At a distance of 34 Kms from Madikeri & 10 Kms from Kushalnagar, Harangi Dam is built against a small stream, a tributary of river Cauvery at Hadgur village. The dam is 846 meters long with a height of 47 meters. The dam attracts large crowd during the monsoon season when the gates are opened and the water is released. It is one of the popular sightseeing places in Coorg. The backwaters are spread across several acres with small islands in the middle and thick forest on the banks.There is a small garden near the dam and a stone statue of Goddess Cauvery. Just around the reservoir there is Chamundeshwari Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvathi.

CAUVERY NISARGADHAMA

This island was developed as tourist spot in 1988 by the Forest Department. Spread over a sprawling 64-acre land, the island is filled with thick bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak trees. The island is accessible through a hanging rope bridge. This island also features deer park, Rabbit Park, Peacock Park and Orchidarium. The Island is perfect for a picnic with the children. It is also an ideal destination for those who love nature and spend time by themselves. It is very good site for seeing parakeets, bee eaters and woodpeckers and a variety of butterflies.

GOLDEN TEMPLE

Bylakuppe is a Tibetan refugee settlement area established by Lugsum Samdupling in 1961 and Dickyi Larsoe in 1969 and is situated to the west of Mysore district close to Coorg route. The main tourist attraction here is the magnificent Namdroling Monastery. Popularly called as Golden Temple, the Namdroling Monastery was established by Drubwang Padma Norbu Rinpoche in 1963. This is the largest teaching center of Nyingmapa, a lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, in the world and is home to a sangha community of over 5000 monks and nuns.

Drop at Mysore Hotel / Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station. End of a 2 days Mysore To Coorg Local Sightseeing Tour

Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 2 Days Mysore To Coorg Local Sightseeing tour package. This 2 days Mysore tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Mysore and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.