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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/coorg-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" alt="Coorg" align="right" />Picture this - layer and layer of undulating landscape, covered in thin mist. Towering bamboo and rosewood trees. Gushing waterfalls, meandering streams. Rows of fragrant coffee bushes, cardamom, nutmeg, orange and lemon grass plantations. Animals like elephants, tigers and the Malabar Squirrel scurry past. Welcome to Coorg. You could plan it like a romantic getaway or a leisurely holiday. It could even be a home for the adventurous at heart, given the number of scenic treks here - try the Mojo Rainforest Trek through 25-acres of organic farms, the Talacauvery-Brahmagiri Peak, Kakkabe to Malma and Thadiyendamol, and the Honey Valley. It has none of the usual touristy crowd and all other ingredients of a wholesome holiday. Definitely a sojourn for the soulâ€¦
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 March - May, Warm though pleasant
		 
		Temperatures - 25Â°C-30Â°C </td>
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 July - September, Moderate rainfall turns the landscape green
 
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 October - mid-March, Cool and pleasant 
		Temperatures - 15Â°C-20Â°C</td>
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 <td class="body-text"> Travelling in Coorg is best on a jeep, which can be hired within the town. If you are the strong-hearted type, you can also try and discover the treasures here on foot. You'd find most locals walking or cycling around the region, which is a good option considering you know your way around.
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	Karnataka Tourism 
	Hotel Mayura, Valley View, 
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		Madikeri Fort: Originally a mud fort, it was converted to stone in the 18th century and is located in the centre of Madikeri. The fort houses a simple palace of the Lingayat rulers, a temple, a chapel, a small museum and a prison. The fort also offers great views of the region.

Raja's Seat: So named, because the Kodagu rulers would catch views of the sunset from here. Today, it has a well-maintained garden from where you can watch the green valleys, lush paddy fields and the bluish ghats.

River Cauvery: This is the lifeline of the region, though you can see the river in occasional spurts here and there. It starts from Talacauveri, goes to Brahmagiri and disappears; reappearing at Bhagamandala and finally meeting the Kannike and Sujyoti. This criss-cross of rivulets and streams that this river forms is what renders Coorg life. This river is best seen near the Dubare Reserve Forest, where you can see find the occasional glint of a mahseer, gamboling elephants and the blue kingfisher.
Talacauvery: The birthplace of River Cauvery, it is located on the Brahmagiri Hills. From Talacauvery, steps lead to the Brahmagiri Peak, where 7 great sages are said to have performed a holy yajna. The peak houses two temples - one dedicated to Shiva and one to Ganesha. The water tank before the shrines is where devotees are required to have a dip before entering the temples.

Abbey Falls: This is a stunning waterfall located inside a privately-owned coffee estate, whose roaring sound can be heard from the main road! The fragrance of coffee and cardamom would lift your spirits as you walk through the trail to reach the breathtaking falls. Do carry along a pair of binoculars and a camera to capture its beauty.

Omkareshwara Temple: Built in 1820 by a King Lingaraja, the temple is noted for its mosque-like structure, with a dome in the center and four minarets supporting it surrounded by sacred bulls. Atop the dome are a gold-covered ball and a weathercock. Also located before the temple is a water tank where you can take a dip.

Dubare Elephant Training Camp: This elephant training camp is located between the south bank of River Cauvery and the Dubare Forest Reserve and is one of the best places to watch elephants engaged in a host of activities. Currently home to about 15 elephants, you'd get practically all information about these animals. The entry fee includes tea and snacks, a naturalist's services and an elephant ride. This program lasts about 2-3 hours and starts with you giving a scrub to these tuskers. Thereafter, you would be required to feed it jaggery and ragi and enjoy a 30-minute ride to the jungle.

Fishing & Angling: The Cauvery is known as an angler's paradise and the huge mahseer is found quite abundantly at the Valnoor area of the river. Get a permit from the Coorg Wildlife Society before you venture here and carry your own fishing rods. You also need to fill out a form, wherein you enter details of your catch, bait used and where the fish was found. Remember that angling here is strictly catch-and-throw, so you must release the mahseer back in the water once you have the photograph taken with it. Some varieties can be kept for consumption, so check beforehand.

White-water Rafting: Try and catch a session of white-water rafting at the Cauvery Nisargadhama in season. The rafting session starts in the morning and you can spend 3 hours rafting down the river. You must be medically fit to participate in this.

Kakkabe: It was once the largest producer of honey in South-East Asia. Today it is known for its scenic treks through orchids, plants and spectacular views of the mountains. The highlight of this region is the Thadiyendamol, which, at 5730 ft, is the highest peak in Coorg. The trek is mostly gentle, except the last bit of the climb. On a clear day, stunning views of the coastline is visible. The Igguthappa Temple is another must-visit here, dedicated to Lord Igguthappa who is the rain god and giver of grains. The Kaliyarchi Festival is particularly important, when the idol is carried to the Mallama Betta peak and brought back to the temple post several ceremonies. The erstwhile royal hunting lodge and summer home of the Kodagu kings, the Nalnad Palace is a two-storey structure has carved wooden wall paintings and murals. 
 Open from: Igguthappa Temple - 9.30 am-1.30 pm; 
 Puja timings - 11.30 am-12.30 pm

Irpu Falls: This sacred spot on the Brahmagiri Hills is one of the best places to catch spectacular glimpses of the serene environment. The falls are best visited after the rains, when the fall gushes down 60m. Close to the falls is the Ishwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and a hub of activity during Shivratri Festival. A trail from the falls also leads to the Brahmagiri Santuary, which is home to a large number of wild animals, including elephants, bison, spotted deer, wild boar and peacocks. Trekking and exploring the park in private vehicles is allowed, though prior permission is necessary.

Nisargadhama: This island located in the middle of the River Kaveri, is known for its serene beauty and is an ideal picnic spot

Somwarpet: This is the coffee heartland of Coorg, worth visiting for its fine coffee estates. It boasts of a magnificent landscape dotted with towering trees and fragrant coffee beans. Local spices such as cardamom and pepper are grown here as well. </td>
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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/coorg-food.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" alt="Coorg" align="right" />Coorg offers some of the most exotic cuisines of the South region and most hotels have their in-house restaurants. Coorg cuisine includes a lot of coconut, curry leaves, ginger, chilly and of course the local spices grown here. Visit the Coorg Cuisinette, located below the KSRTC bus stand for kadambuttu (rice balls) served with pork or chicken. The restaurant at the Alath-Cad Holiday Retreat is another great place to try out local cuisine. The Granary also serves traditional Coorg food from its fixed menu. A little outside of town, is Hotel Coorg International, which has one of the best multi-cuisine restaurants in the region. With a jungle like dÃ©cor it offers a delectable selection of Indian, Chinese and Continental. On M.G. Road, below Raja's Seat is Restaurant Rajdarshan, a place that serves Indian and Chinese cuisine and a fine place for a quick bite. Do try out their special palak paneer (spinach along with cottage cheese)..</td>
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		Definitely no shopping malls, but you can pick up some unique local made goods. Coorg is most known for its coffee produce, local spices like nutmeg, pepper and cardamom, available at the Friday Market. You can pick up some of the locally produced honey from Kakkabe. The shopping center at Kushal Nagar is an excellent place for browsing and bargaining for Tibetan artifacts. Known for its unique drape with pleats at the back, the Coorg Silk Sari is available at the plenty of sari shops in the region. Local food specialties like Pandhi, Koli, Kadumbuttu, and Noolputu are also good buys. Try and pick up some of the most delicious oranges in season and wild honey sold on the way to River Kaveri.</td>
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 Kailpodhu is more popularly known as the Festival of Arms celebrated in September. During this, all weapons and arms are removed, cleaned, polished and worshipped before being put to use. The festival also signifies the day when men prepare to guard their crop from wild boars. The entire family assembles in the open ground and various entertainment and sporting activities take place. The sports are conducted in community groups called Kodava Samajas. Held in mid-October, Kaveri Sankramana is associated with the river Cauvery. At a predetermined time, when the sun enters Tula Rasi, a fountain from a small tank is said to fill the bigger holy tank at Talacauvery. At this time, people throng in thousands to take a dip in this holy water as well as collect the water in bottles to carry along. Married women especially adorn themselves with new clothes and make offerings to Goddess Cauvery. The Goddess is prayed to by offerings of rice. A hearty meal is prepared which consist of a wide variety of vegetarian delicacies. Puttari which literally means New Rice is the rice harvest festival. The festival takes place late November or early December and is a time for the entire family to assemble in their main courtyard, which is decorated with flowers, green mango and banana leaves. Everyone reaches the paddy fields and a gun is fired to signify the beginning of the harvest. A wide variety of mouth watering dishes are also prepared in celebration.
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">Take your pick from a range of hotels situated amidst coffee and spice plantations. 
	<a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002350&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=The+Jade&hotelClass=0&address1=Manchalli+Kutta&address2=&city=Coorg&state=Karnataka&pinCode=571250&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">The Jade</a> counts among the resorts, which offers a great view of the sprawling tea estates. A well-known hotel, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002325&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Coorg+International&hotelClass=3&address1=Convent+Road&address2=&city=Coorg&state=Karnataka&pinCode=571201&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Coorg International</a> is credited with offering all three-star amenities, including a swimming pool and more, at absolutely affordable rates. <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002357&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Gowri+Nivas&hotelClass=0&address1=New+Extension&address2=&city=Coorg&state=Karnataka&pinCode=571201&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Gowri Nivas</a> was earlier an ancestral home and has been rebuilt as a luxury resort. A popular hotel is the <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002063&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Club+Mahindra+Kodagu+Valley&hotelClass=5&address1=Gallibeedu+Road%2C+Kalakeri+Nidugane+Village&address2=&city=Coorg&state=Karnataka&pinCode=571201&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Club Mahindra Kodagu Valley</a>Â situated in the heart of the Coorg region. A particular favourite, though on the higher-end is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00003021&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Heritage+Resort&hotelClass=0&address1=50%2F3%2C+1st+Monnageri+Village%2C+Galibeedu&address2=&city=Coorg&state=Karnataka&pinCode=571201&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Heritage Resort</a>, which offers a variety of indoor and outdoor acitivites.</td>
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 <td valign="top" class="body-text">The nearest railheads are at Mysore and Mangalore. These railheads further link Coorg with all major cities of Karnataka. Head off to Coorg in a private vehicle or bus after arriving at any of the railway stations. </td>
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 <td valign="top" class="body-text">Good road networks connect Coorg with Mysore, Nagarhole, Tellicherry, and Bangalore (via Mysore). The route via Mysore is the frequented route where the stretch is scenic and the drive through the coffee plantations is enchanting. The bus service in Madikeri has connections to almost every place in Coorg. </td>
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/coorg-trivia.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" alt="Coorg" align="right" />Where would you find India's largest Tibetan settlement? Not Dharamsala or Gangtok. Surprisingly, it is miles and miles away from Tibet - at the interior-most of Karnataka - Coorg. Bylakuppe has all ingredients that make it a prominent Tibetan settlement - the landscape is dotted with Buddhist monasteries, stupas and colourful prayer flags. It is the site of the revered Namdroling Monastery, which is almost completely gilded. This monastery houses 40 ft high statues of Padmasambhava, Buddha and Amitayus and is particularly vibrant during its annual festivals, when colourful masked dances, chaams, are performed by the monks. Bylakuppe is also the best place to get your hands on some authentic Tibetan wares and crafts.</td>
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