Sight Seeing Destinations

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Kote Abbey Falls is known as the hidden Jewel of Coorg. It is a tranquil and lesser-known waterfall located in the lush hills of Coorg. This hidden gem is perfect for those looking to escape into nature. The waterfall is situated about 25 km from Madikeri.

A temple of Lord Supremo Shiva in the name of Bhagandeshwara embellishes the place. It is the local belief that Kaveri, revered as Dakshina Ganga, comes out of the matted hair locks of Shiva here. Bhagamandala is situated on the river Kaveri in its upstream stretches. At this place, the Kaveri is joined by two tributaries, the Kannike and the mythical Sujyothi river. Bhagamandala is located about 33 km from the district headquarters Madikeri.

Sunny Side, the erstwhile ancestral house of General Thimayya, who served as the Chief of Army Staff from 1957 to 1961, has been renovated and converted into the museum in Madikeri. The museum showcases memorabilia, including weapons and military uniforms and houses ‘Himmat,’ a battle tank at the entrance in addition to a supersonic fighter jet, MiG 21, both of which were used in the 1971 war. The museum is located in Madikeri city.

Abbey Falls is one of the most sought tourism places in Coorg. The sight of water falling from a cliff with a height of 70 feet, surrounded by lush greenery is indeed a sight that will behold everyone’s attention. Abbey Falls is located about 8 km from Madikeri.

Talakaveri is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river Kaveri and a holy place for Hindus. Talakaveri is located on Bhrahmagiri hills, it stands at a height of 1,276 meters above sea level. Talakaveri is about 8 km away from Bhagamandala and 48 km from Madikeri.

Mandalpatti peak is crowned at a height of 1600m. Gradually evolving as one of the best tourist spots in Coorg, this fascinating trail is located en route to Abbey Falls. As its off road drive, You have to hire a jeep from Madikeri or from Abbey falls and feel offroading experience. Mandalpatti is situated at around 18 km from Madikeri.

Omkareshwar Tempe is built in 19th century, in 1820, by King Lingarajendra II presenting an interesting architecture that attracts not only devotees but everyone. Its unique blend of Gothic and islamic architecture is worth exploring. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Madikeri city.

One of the popular tourist spots, Raja seat literally means “Seat of the Kings”. Located in the town of Madikeri, it is a beautiful place presenting a refreshing setting and soothing environment. The place is called as Raja’s Seat because it was the place where Coorg’s kings used to visit and enjoy the scenic beauty around. The sunset and sunrise make for a mesmerizing view which is worth captivating in your cameras.

Dubare is the place where elephants used to be trained for Mysore Dussehra. However, now these animals are used for jungle rides. These elephants are trained under naturalists. Tourists can observe elephants in detail and from quite close. When the water level is more, there are boats that take visitors to the other side of the river and when the water level is low, one has to cross the river on foot to reach the camp.The timings for Elephant interaction at Dubare Elephant Camp is from 9 AM to 11 AM in the morning and again from 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM in the evening. Dubare is located about 28 km from Madikeri.

The Golden Temple also called Namdroling Monastery stands beautifully amidst the scenic landscapes, emanating peacefulness and calmness.The temple houses three captivating golden statues, namely of Buddha, Padmasambhava, and Amitayus. Each statue is about the height of 40 feet. Every part of the temple depicts beautiful designs. It is said to be the largest teaching centre Nyingmapa which is a prime a lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Golden Temple is located about 34 km from Madikeri.

Kaveri Nisargadhama Forest Park is a island formed by the extensive Kaveri River which  presents an alluring natural setting where tourists can admire the sight of River Kaveri flowing gloriously and hear birds chirping. Upon reaching here, one would be treated to a luscious view of dense bamboo groves, fragrant sandalwood trees and elaborate teak trees. Nisargadhaama is located about 27 km from Madikeri.

A forest trail leads from these falls to the Brahmagiri Peak. The falls is also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, derived from the name of the tributary of Cauvery which starts from these falls. According to popular legend, Rama and Lakshmana, passed along the Bhrahmagiri range whilst searching for Sita. When Rama asked Lakshmana to fetch him drinking water, Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Bhrahmagiri hills and brought into being the river Lakshmana Tirtha. Iruppu Falls is located about 75 km from Madikeri.