Coorg: A tiny hill station filled with lots of greenery and coffee plantations. This tiny hill station is a must see for Nature Lovers and Travelers. It is situated in the state of Karnataka. It is around three hours from Mysore and there are regular buses from there.
We were at Coorg for two days, and had a very refreshing experience here. This place hasn't been destroyed by pollution and crowds. It is a small, slow and green hill station which has managed to retain it's charm in all these years. We covered Kushal Nagar on the first day. There is a famous Tibetan monastery about 6 km from Kushal Nagar. It is located in Bylkuppe. It is called Namdroling Monastery. The Tibetan temple near the monastery has three large and beautiful statues of The Buddha, Padmasambhava and Amitayus. The Tibetan settlement at Coorg is very large and there are many monks who come here for spiritual practices. Many tourists come here to experience the rich culture and serenity of the place.
Another place we visited while at Kushalnagar was NisarghDhama. This is a island built by river Cauvery and is open to tourists. There is a deer park here, but unfortunately we were able to find only one lonely deer. All the others seemed to have gone. There is a bridge made of bamboos that is very picturesque and has to be crossed by walk.
We stayed at a small hotel at Kushal Nagar. Nothing fancy but comfortable, safe and clean. We went to the local market at Kushal Nagar and bought coffee. We also happened to find a small coffee shop near a street. This was a tiny shop, with a very cosy ambience. The lights were dim and there were some creatively decorated walls. The owner himself was having coffee when we went in. We had a chocolate brownie and coffee. It is one of my most memorable experience of Coorg!
The next morning we took a bus from Kushal Nagar to Madikeri. We took a normal city bus, and were able to enjoy the view of the road. During this drive, we saw the urbanization reducing and greenery increasing. There were many tall trees and coffee plantations. The temperature dropped quite a bit and the air was fresher.
We stayed at a homestay at Madikeri. This place is built in the middle of a coffee plantation and is around 150 years old. Food is provided at the homestay for those who wish to have it. We had freshly prepared Dosas, Kappa (Tapioca) curry, and freshly brewed coffee for breakfast! There are light winds that blow in the morning and we can see the leaves swaying in all directions.
Madikeri has many places for tourists to visit. Some of the ones we visited are:
1. Aabi Falls: This waterfall is located in the middle of green trees and coffee plantations. One has to trek a little to reach the waterfall. Many streams of water come together and the Abbi falls is formed. The water then goes into the Cauvery river. This place is a famous tourist destination for people visiting Madikeri. It is quite crowded during peak time. On the way to the falls, we saw mushrooms, bright blue caterpillars and many plants and trees.
2. Raja's Seat: This is a garden having a seat facing a beautiful view in front of it. According to legend, the Kind of Coorg came here during the evenings and enjoyed his time in Nature, watching the beautiful view.
3. Madikeri Fort: This is a very old fort, which is said to have been built in the 17th century. The view outside of the fort was also nice. We went for a small walk here.
4. Raja's Tombs and Gaddige Tombs: There are a few tombs which have been built at Madikeri. These are of the king and his officials. There is a distinct quietness in this place.
5. Omkareshwar Temple: This is a very old temple of Lord Shiva. The architecture of this place is mixed. It is a nice place to visit for those who like olden temples.
6. Talakaveri (Near Madikeri): This is believed to be the place where the river Cauvery originated. There is a small temple here. When we visited this place, there was a lot of fog and it was very cold.
There are other places also that one can visit but we had a time crunch and so could cover only these. We found a very tiny and old restaurant which served yummy food and snacks. And this place didn't burn a hole in our pockets too...in short.. it was a pocket friendly place!
If you get a chance, do visit Coorg! And do stay in a homestay! And do visit the monastery! And do have the coffee! This place is a heaven for people who love to travel and wish to be in Nature frequently.
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| Fresh Coorg Coffee !! |
We were at Coorg for two days, and had a very refreshing experience here. This place hasn't been destroyed by pollution and crowds. It is a small, slow and green hill station which has managed to retain it's charm in all these years. We covered Kushal Nagar on the first day. There is a famous Tibetan monastery about 6 km from Kushal Nagar. It is located in Bylkuppe. It is called Namdroling Monastery. The Tibetan temple near the monastery has three large and beautiful statues of The Buddha, Padmasambhava and Amitayus. The Tibetan settlement at Coorg is very large and there are many monks who come here for spiritual practices. Many tourists come here to experience the rich culture and serenity of the place.
Another place we visited while at Kushalnagar was NisarghDhama. This is a island built by river Cauvery and is open to tourists. There is a deer park here, but unfortunately we were able to find only one lonely deer. All the others seemed to have gone. There is a bridge made of bamboos that is very picturesque and has to be crossed by walk.
We stayed at a small hotel at Kushal Nagar. Nothing fancy but comfortable, safe and clean. We went to the local market at Kushal Nagar and bought coffee. We also happened to find a small coffee shop near a street. This was a tiny shop, with a very cosy ambience. The lights were dim and there were some creatively decorated walls. The owner himself was having coffee when we went in. We had a chocolate brownie and coffee. It is one of my most memorable experience of Coorg!
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| The Cosy Coffee Shop!! |
The next morning we took a bus from Kushal Nagar to Madikeri. We took a normal city bus, and were able to enjoy the view of the road. During this drive, we saw the urbanization reducing and greenery increasing. There were many tall trees and coffee plantations. The temperature dropped quite a bit and the air was fresher.
We stayed at a homestay at Madikeri. This place is built in the middle of a coffee plantation and is around 150 years old. Food is provided at the homestay for those who wish to have it. We had freshly prepared Dosas, Kappa (Tapioca) curry, and freshly brewed coffee for breakfast! There are light winds that blow in the morning and we can see the leaves swaying in all directions.
Madikeri has many places for tourists to visit. Some of the ones we visited are:
1. Aabi Falls: This waterfall is located in the middle of green trees and coffee plantations. One has to trek a little to reach the waterfall. Many streams of water come together and the Abbi falls is formed. The water then goes into the Cauvery river. This place is a famous tourist destination for people visiting Madikeri. It is quite crowded during peak time. On the way to the falls, we saw mushrooms, bright blue caterpillars and many plants and trees.
2. Raja's Seat: This is a garden having a seat facing a beautiful view in front of it. According to legend, the Kind of Coorg came here during the evenings and enjoyed his time in Nature, watching the beautiful view.
3. Madikeri Fort: This is a very old fort, which is said to have been built in the 17th century. The view outside of the fort was also nice. We went for a small walk here.
4. Raja's Tombs and Gaddige Tombs: There are a few tombs which have been built at Madikeri. These are of the king and his officials. There is a distinct quietness in this place.
5. Omkareshwar Temple: This is a very old temple of Lord Shiva. The architecture of this place is mixed. It is a nice place to visit for those who like olden temples.
6. Talakaveri (Near Madikeri): This is believed to be the place where the river Cauvery originated. There is a small temple here. When we visited this place, there was a lot of fog and it was very cold.
There are other places also that one can visit but we had a time crunch and so could cover only these. We found a very tiny and old restaurant which served yummy food and snacks. And this place didn't burn a hole in our pockets too...in short.. it was a pocket friendly place!
If you get a chance, do visit Coorg! And do stay in a homestay! And do visit the monastery! And do have the coffee! This place is a heaven for people who love to travel and wish to be in Nature frequently.
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