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Coorg Sightseeing

Raja's Seat

This notable spot at Madikeri is just 1 km from the Bus Stand. Kings of Kodagu spent their evenings to watch the golden moments of the sun set. It also offers a thrilling panoramic view of flowing valleys, lush fields and Western Ghats. You can see mountain ranges towering over one another all the way to the horizon.
Bhagamandala:This place is a temple town situated 30 kms from Madikeri. Here Cauvery is at its confluence with river Kannike and Sujyothi. The temple is built in the multi-roofed Kerala style, resembling temples of distant Nepal.

Talacauvery

This sacred place is situated at a distance of 7 kms from Bhagamandala. This is the birth place of the river Cauvery and a spot of immense religious significance. Legend has it that Goddess Cauvery makes her appearance once a year during Tulamasa, when thousands gather to take a sacred dip. There are steps leading to Bramhagiri Hills, at a height of 300 ft. from where, Kudremukh, Chamundi Hills, Wynad and Nilgiris are visible.

Cauvery Nisarga Dhama

Situated at a distance of 2 kms from Kushalnagar on the Mysore-Madikeri Road, this picnic spot was established in 1988. This is a man-made island with an area of 65 acres. The entrance to this spot is through a hanging bridge. Machans (tree top shelters) and Pargola (wall less shelters) are found here. Tourists can stay in brick cottages or log cabins. There is a canteen, pedal boating, elephant riding and deer park are added attractions to this place.

Abbi Falls

This beautiful waterfall is situated at a distance of 5 km from Madikeri in a private coffee estate. Abbi in Kodava dialect means "falls". This majestic stream falls is much admired and is frequently visited.

Irupu Falls

This refreshing cascade of water is situated at a distance of 48 kms from Virajpet on the way to Nagarhole. It is also a place of pilgrimage. The Shiva temple here is said to have been dedicated by Lord Rama himself on the banks of River Lakshmanatheertha a tributary to the river Cauvery.

Omkareshwara Temple

Built by Kodagu King Lingaraja in 1820, this temple is remarkable for its square shape in the Mohammedan style, with an impressive dome in the centre and four minarets - like tumets at the corners, surrounded by Basavas or sacred Bulls. On the top of the dome is a guilded ball, with a weather clock. All window frames are tastefully sculpted blocks with solid brass bars. A large tank in front of the temple gives it a serene atmosphere.