7 Best Places to Visit in Madikeri (Coorg)

7 Best Places to Visit in Madikeri (Coorg)

Coorg, also known as Scotland of India, there are spectacular places in Coorg. Famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, diverse landscape, and variety of experiences that it offers to travelers, Coorg tops the charts when it comes to choosing a holiday destination in South India. Coorg also attracts tourists for its beautiful ancient mythic landmarks.

Here are the 7 best places to visit in Coorg.

1. MANDALPATTI

Mandalpatti is one of the best places for people who love hiking. It is ranked amongst the top tourist places to visit in Coorg Mandalpatti is a mountain located at around 4050 ft. above sea level. It is also famous for an off-roading jeep ride to reach the hilltop. From Madikeri, it is nearly 18km distance and Abbey falls route can be a shorter one but the bumpy and off-roading trail makes you want to take good Madikeri route.

2. ABBEY FALLS

Do you like waterfalls? If so then this is must visit place when you plan your trip to Coorg. Abbey falls is a part of river Cauvery or Kaveri in Karnataka that falls from an elevation of 70 feet making an astounding natural scene. Water falls from a height of 70 feet with greenery patches surrounding it. There is a small entry fee of INR 15 per head. It is recommended to visit this place during the mansoon season for a better experience.

3. RAJA'S SEAT

As the name says, King of Coorg used to visit this place to enjoy the scenic beauty from up here. Raja’s Seat is one of the best attractions in Coorg to watch the majestic sunrise or the fiery sunset.  It is a fantastic spot for recreational activities in Coorg. You get to enjoy the view and you get to spend some quality peaceful time in the beautiful garden with the musical fountain.

4. BARAPOLE RIVER RAFTING

This place is perfect for some whitewater river rafting. If you love adventurous games then do visit this place for a great experience. The adrenaline rushing activity is best done in Monsoon. Launch your rafts high in the rapids and click the most adventurous pictures on your trip to Coorg.

5. GOLDEN TEMPLE

Golden temple in Bylakuppe is also known as the Namdroling Monastery. Namdroling is called Golden temple because of the golden paintings etched on the monastery and the three golden statutes named Buddha, Padmasambhava, and Amitayus. This temple showcases the beauty of Tibetan-Buddhism architecture. Around 5000 nuns and monks live together in Harmony at Namdroling and It is the second-largest Buddhism settlement in India. 

6. DUBARE ELEPHANT CAMP

Dubare Elephant camp is one of the amazing places to visit in Coorg for a wild adventure. This is a project which is run together by the forest department and Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd.  You can witness and indulge in the river bath, and feeding elephants. One can hear the gurgling sound of the river Cauvery as it is situated on the banks of the river.

7. NISARGADHAMA

Initially, you will be wondering what is so special about this place. But once you enter, then you realize this is an Island located in the middle of a river. To reach this ultimate picnic spot you have to walk through a patch of bamboo groves, sandalwood trees, and teak trees, etc. One can even walk through the shallow beds of the river and enjoy the chilled rush of the water. This is one of the offbeat places to visit in Coorg for a unique island escape.

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