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May we suggest a brief itinerary for your stay in Coorg?
Day1
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Talacauvery,
the birth place of river Cauvery is 48 Km from Madikeri. It is a
pilgrimage centre at the bottom of the Brahmagiri hills. A climb
to the top of the hills is challenging, but the scenic beauty is
awe-inspiring.
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If you leave early in the morning, around
8 a.m. , you can be back in Madikeri for
lunch. In the afternoon you can spend time sauntering around
Madikeri town, shopping in its quaint shops, buying pepper, honey,
cardamom and coffee.
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Alternatively,
you could also do some sight seeing. The Fort is situated
on a hillock in the centre of the town. It was built by King
Lingaraja in the 19th century. A chapel built by the
British, inside the fort premises, houses a museum which gives you
a glimpse of Kodava history.
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Raja’s
seat is a place worth visiting, especially in the early
mornings. It boasts of a spectacular view of hazy mountains and
hills and serpentine roads. It overlooks a huge deep valley. The
Rajas of Kodagu used to relax in the evenings here.
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Gandi
Mantap is also close to Raja seat. It is memorial built on
the site where Gandhiji addressed the people of Kodagu during his
visit in 1932.
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The
Omkareshwara
Temple
is
dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a blend of Islamic and Gothic
styles of architecture.
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Gaddige
are the tombs built in the memory of the king and queen of
Kodagu. Islamic architecture is predominant here.
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Abbey
falls is a popular tourist destination about 8 km from
Madikeri. The water cascading 70 feet down is a mesmerizing
sight.
Day
2
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Dubbare
Elephant Camp(40km) is an elephant training camp set up by
the government at the banks of river Cauvery. You have to be there
before 9
a.m. if you want
to witness the elephants taking a bath.
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Cauvery
Nisargadama (32km) is an ideal picnic spot. It is an island
formed by river Cauvery which can be approached by crossing a
hanging bridge.
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Harangi
Dam (32km) is a reservoir built across river Harangi is a
beautiful picnic spot too.
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Tibetan
Golden
Temple (40km)
situated in Bylakuppe, one of the oldest Tibetan settlements,
gives you a glimpse into Buddhist culture. The temple consists of
gigantic statues of Buddha and his disciples plated in gold. There
is also a monastery close by.
Day
3
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