Scintillating Abbey Falls Sight
Coorg or Kodagu is an amazing tourist destination in Karnataka, India. It is a land of Coffee, oranges, cardamom and great warriors. It is situated on the slopes of Western Ghats at an elevation of 1140 meters above sea level. The ambience of the place and the lush green rain forest invites lots of tourists to this place. It is good to hire a bus for a safe and comfortable journey.
Coorg was compared to Scotland by the British, as both the places had impressive and royal highlands with a sturdy mountain dwelling competition. The British who occupied Coorg had planted coffee plantations, impressed by the nature of this place.
Location
Madikeri or Mercara is the command centre of the Kodagu. Kodagu district is surrounded by Hassan district in North, Wayanad district of Kerala in the South, Mysore district in the east, Kannur district of Kerala to the South West and Dakshina Kannada district to the North West.
Abbey Falls
Abbey falls is the most famous tourist destination that is located around 8 kms from the town of Madikeri. Abbey means waterfall in the local language. This beautiful waterfall is situated amidst lush green trees, coffee plantations, and spice estates. The waterfall is formed by several streams, which join from the mountains and flows down to merge with River Cauvery.
This waterfall is also called as Jessie waterfall named in the memory of Jessie the daughter of Madikeri's first captain. The water flow in this waterfall is high during monsoons and less during off season. A hanging bridge has been constructed across the gorge, which gives a very good view of this nature's gift. The best time to visit is early winter when the falls is filled with enormous water.
Nearby places of interest
€ In Nagarhole National Park, you can get beautiful glimpses of wild animals and birds.
€ Kotebetta is one of the highest peaks in Coorg. It is about 1620 meters in height.
€ Nalkand Palace is about 45 kms from Coorg and it is famous for its architecture and painting.
€ Iruppu falls is considered to be a scared place because there is a belief that the place was visited by Rama and Lakshmana while searching for matha Sita.
€ Omkareshwaras is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
€ Talakaveri is the origin of Cauvery River. It is located about 8 kms from Bhagamandala.
€ Raja's seat is known for splendid sunset view.
Booking bus tickets for visiting these places is suggested so that you can enjoy a secured and a wonderful trip.
Connectivity
Coorg is not connected by train or by air. The nearest airport is at Mangalore, which is about 136 kms and Bangalore airport is about 260 kms.
The nearest railway stations are at Mysore, which is 120 kms away and in Mangalore.
Coorg is well connected by bus from Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and other major cities of Karnataka. Online booking of bus tickets are available through Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and other private motor services.
Coorg was compared to Scotland by the British, as both the places had impressive and royal highlands with a sturdy mountain dwelling competition. The British who occupied Coorg had planted coffee plantations, impressed by the nature of this place.
Location
Madikeri or Mercara is the command centre of the Kodagu. Kodagu district is surrounded by Hassan district in North, Wayanad district of Kerala in the South, Mysore district in the east, Kannur district of Kerala to the South West and Dakshina Kannada district to the North West.
Abbey Falls
Abbey falls is the most famous tourist destination that is located around 8 kms from the town of Madikeri. Abbey means waterfall in the local language. This beautiful waterfall is situated amidst lush green trees, coffee plantations, and spice estates. The waterfall is formed by several streams, which join from the mountains and flows down to merge with River Cauvery.
This waterfall is also called as Jessie waterfall named in the memory of Jessie the daughter of Madikeri's first captain. The water flow in this waterfall is high during monsoons and less during off season. A hanging bridge has been constructed across the gorge, which gives a very good view of this nature's gift. The best time to visit is early winter when the falls is filled with enormous water.
Nearby places of interest
€ In Nagarhole National Park, you can get beautiful glimpses of wild animals and birds.
€ Kotebetta is one of the highest peaks in Coorg. It is about 1620 meters in height.
€ Nalkand Palace is about 45 kms from Coorg and it is famous for its architecture and painting.
€ Iruppu falls is considered to be a scared place because there is a belief that the place was visited by Rama and Lakshmana while searching for matha Sita.
€ Omkareshwaras is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
€ Talakaveri is the origin of Cauvery River. It is located about 8 kms from Bhagamandala.
€ Raja's seat is known for splendid sunset view.
Booking bus tickets for visiting these places is suggested so that you can enjoy a secured and a wonderful trip.
Connectivity
Coorg is not connected by train or by air. The nearest airport is at Mangalore, which is about 136 kms and Bangalore airport is about 260 kms.
The nearest railway stations are at Mysore, which is 120 kms away and in Mangalore.
Coorg is well connected by bus from Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and other major cities of Karnataka. Online booking of bus tickets are available through Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and other private motor services.
