Showing posts with label Hill stations of Karnataka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hill stations of Karnataka. Show all posts

Coorg, Karnataka

Coorg is one of the most popular and beautiful hill stations in the state of  Karnataka. It is blessed with cascading waterfalls, picturesque locales, cool climate, green and towering hills, scenic views,varied flora and fauna, sprawling coffee  plantations, spice estates, forts, valleys, hills, temples, treks, nature walks, pilgrimage centres, wildlife reservoirs & sanctuaries, the confluence of three holy rivers, Kaveri, Kannike and Sujyoti, water sports among other drool worthy tourist attractions.

Here is a list of the same - 


  1. Abbey Falls, Madikeri

Best Time to Visit - October to December

Timing - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry - ₹ 15

  1. Brahmagiri Hills, Yevakapadi

Activities - Trekking 

Timing - Sunrise to Sunset

Entry Fee - Starts from ₹ 200

  1. Bhagamandala, Brahmagiri Hill

Activities - Pilgrimage and Holy place for Hindus, 

Timings - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Entry - Free

  1. Chiklihole Reservoir, Attur Forest 

Activities - Sightseeing, Picnic, Photography

Timing - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry  - Free

  1. Cauvery Nisargadhama

Activities - Pedal boating, Elephant rides, Deer sighting and Swimming 

Timing - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry - ₹ 10 (Adults); ₹ 5 (Children)


  1. Dubare Elephant Camp, Nanjarayapatna

Activities - Interaction with Elephants 

Timing - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Entry - Starts from ₹ 4780 ( Includes stay, meals, Jeep safari, interactive experience & taxes)


  1. Honnamana Kere Lake, Doddamalthe

Activities - Place of Religious Significance for Hindus 

Timings - 6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry - Free

  1. Harangi Dam, Somwarpet

Activities - Kayaking & camping

Timing - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry Fee - ₹ 10 (Adults); ₹ 5 (Children aged below 12 years)

  1. Iruppu Falls, Kurchi

Best Time to Visit - Post Monsoon

Timing - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Entry - ₹ 50

  1. Mallalli Falls, Kumaralli Village, Somwarpet

Best Time to Visit - Monsoon 

Timings - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Entry - Free 

  1. Mandalpatti Viewpoint, Madikeri

Activities - Sightseeing

Timing - 6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry - ₹ 25

  1. Madikeri Fort, Madikeri

Activities - Visit the church, a tortoise sculpture and a museum on its premises.

Timing - 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (Closed on Mondays)

Entry -  Free

  1. Nagarhole National Park, Mysore-Madikeri Road, Hunsur

Activities - Coracle Ride, Bus Safari & Jeep Safari 

Best Time to Visit - Summer months of April and May and / or Winter months of November and February

Entry  - Starts from ₹ 150

  1. Namdroling Monastery, Arlikumari, Bylakuppe

Activities - Religious pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus 

Timing - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

Entry - Free


  1. Omkareshwara Temple, Madikeri

Activities - Pilgrimage Place 

Timings - 6:30 am to 12:00 pm; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Entry - Free


  1. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumaralli Village, Somwarpet

Activities - Trekking to Pushpagiri Hill, 

Timing -  6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry - Free

  1. Raja's Tomb, Madikeri, Coorg

Activities - For History enthusiasts

Timing - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Entry - Free

  1.  Raja's Seat, Madikeri

Best Time to Visit - Early Mornings 

Timing - 5:30 am to 8:00 pm

Entry - ₹ 5

  1. Tadiandamol Peak,  Kakkabe

Activities - Trekking 

Timing - Sunrise to Sunset

Entry - Free


  1. Talacauvery, Brahmagiri Hill

Activities - Pilgrimage place for Hindus, Sightseeing

Timings - 6:00 am to 8:30 pm.

Entry - Free


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