About Coorg, Sightseeing & Activities.
Pragathi homestay is located in the heart
of Madikeri town. It is just walkable distance from bus stand,
also to all major shopping areas and as well as to the local
tourist spots like Raja's Seat, Omkareshwara Temple etc.,
Coorg is located in the south-western
part of Karnataka bordering Kerala. Its maximum length is 96 km
(north-south) and breadth 64 km (east-west). The area of the district
is 4102.3 sq. km. The population estimated is about 5 lakhs.
Pragathi homestay is centrally
located to most of the tourist places in Coorg.
Places to visit around Coorg
Sri Omkareshwara Temple
[2kms from Home stay]
This beautiful Shiva temple was built by the King Lingaraja II
in 1820 to appease the spirit of a
Brahmin who was killed by the king. The structure is a quaint
mix of Islamic and gothic
styles of architecture with a dome and four turrets at the corners.
The installed “Shivalinga”
was specially brought from Kashi. The main attraction is the holy
pond in front of the temple.
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Gaddige [2kms from
Home stay]
There are three structures in this complex
containing royal tombs. The monument was built in
Indo-Sarcenic style in 1820. Two main tombs, one of King Veera
Rajendra and his wife,
another of his brother Linga Rajendra, are located in the central
structure.
The tombs of the king’s priest and the two army commanders
are located in the surrounding structures.
There is a plaque in the name of General Biddanda Bopu - the brave
General who fought against Tipu Sultan.
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Abbi Falls [8kms
from Home stay]
A 70ft waterfall, formerly named as Jessee Falls in honor of the
daughter of first the
Chaplain of Mercara. A beautiful spot to visit. Bathing and swimming
in the deep waters is unsafe here.
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Tibetan Golden Temple
[36kms from Madikeri]
A recently built Namdrolling Monastery in Bylakuppe is a world
famous Tibetan temple,
popularly known as Golden Temple, is a feast to the eyes. The
Golden Temple adorned with
a 60 ft Buddha statue and the recent addition of Zamdong Palri
the copper coloured mountain is an exotic tourist attraction.
Fascinating shopping marts selling ethnic Tibetan artefacts and
modern
fashion wares - is a place to be visited. Also it is the second
largest Tibetan settlement in India.
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Cauvery Nisargadama
[27kms from Madikeri]
A beautiful picturesque picnic spot, where River Cauvery splits
forming an island with
a bamboo forest of 65 acres. A hanging bridge, Deer Park, Boating,
Tree house, Elephant safari are
worth enjoying with dwelling ecofriendly cottages around. A travel
of 27 kms from Madikeri.
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Harangi Dam [23kms
from Madikeri]
The only reservoir in Kodagu built across the tributary of Cauvery
with a height of 47 mtrs
and 846 mtrs in length. One can access its beauty when the reservoir
is fully filled with
water during the monsoon period, primarily in the months August
and September.
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Dhubare Elephant Camp
[37kms from Madikeri]
A natural island with the elephant training camp on the banks
of river Cauvery.
People visitng the place enjoy the unusual experience of bathing
the elephants.
Elephant safari is a wonderful experience here in Dhubare. A journey
of about 15 kms from Kushalnagar.
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Bhagamandala [40kms
from Madikeri]
This is a shrine of Bhagandeshwara . It is named after Bhaganda
Maharshi who installed
a Shivalinga here.The “Thriveni Sangama” of the sacred
rivers of Coorg - Cauvery,
Kannike and sujyothi, a sub terrain stream. An important piligrimage
centre called
Bhagandeshwara Kshethra, where piligrims first take bath, offer
oblations to their departed
ancestors, then ascend the hills for a holy bath at Talacauvery.
A distance of 40 kms from Madikeri.
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Tala Cauvery [48kms
from Madikeri and 8kms from Bhagamandala]
The worshipping deity of Kodagu, River Cauvery takes her origin
as a spring in Talacauvery situated
on the slopes of Brahmagiri Hills. On the auspicious day of “Tula
Sankramana” which generally falls in October 17th every
year, the holy Cauvery appears by sudden upsurge of water in the
Kundike – The Pond. An ideal place for a visit by any tourist
for its natural beauty. Lakhs of people throng every year for
a ‘holy dip’.
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Irrupu Falls [78kms
from Madikeri]
Water fall of 60 feet from the top of the Hills flow as “
Lakshmana Theertha” situated in Kurchi Village of South
Coorg. A shiva temple dedicated by Sri. Rama on the banks of the
river where pilgrims congregate on “Mahashivarathri”.
The natural beauty – a treat to the eyes.
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Nalknad Palace [45kms
from Madikeri]
A two storeyed Palace built by King Dodda Veera Rajendra in 1792
at the feet of the highest peak
of Kodagu “The Thadiyandamol”. This peak is an irresistible
challenge to the trekkers. Paadi Igguthappa temple is near Kakkabe
on the way to this palace. The temple was built by Lingarajendra
during 1810.
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Nagarahole [90kms
from Madikeri]
Rajiv Gandhi National Park established in 1955, extends over 650
Sq.Mtrs is a well maintained
game sanctuary. A large plantation of teak wood, rose wood and
sandal wood is extensively
grown here. An excellent opportunity to watch wild animals like
elephants, tigers, deer, bison,
and peacocks by a vehicle safari.
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