The Holiday Destination – Scotland Of India Coorg | HolidayKeys.co.uk

The “Kodagu district” is the “Scotland of India”. It is in the Western Ghats of Karnataka
state. It is also known as “Coorg”. It is the one of the most scenic destinations of India. It is a
complete package of holidays as honeymoon, adventure, wildlife safari, wildlife sanctuary,
rivers, waterfalls, shopping, and lavish meadows.

The honeymoon destination “Madikeri” is a hill station, is also known as Mercara. It is a calm
and quiet place, with enchanting fragrance of coffee. It has god gifted nature, lush greenery, the
cool winds from the flowing holy river Kaveri, make your thoughts true.

There are many places to visit here such as “Raja Seat” is built on high level ground
commanding view of the cliffs and the valleys to west. It is a structure of brick and mortar four
pillar bridge with arches, surrounded by the enhanced beauty. This is a spot where the Rajas
love to watch the sun rise and sun settings, and they were often spent their time with queens
here. When early in the morning sun rises in the east, the mist shrouded the valley below the
offers a rare sight and when the sun sets in the evening the golden light gives it a splendor view
to watch.

After the Raja Seat there another destination is “Madikeri Fort” which was built in the 17th
century. It has two life size masonry elephant, church in the south – east corner, and a famous
Lord Ganesha temple (also known as Kote Ganpati) is present there, just at the main entrance
of the fort. There is museum in the fort, which has several historical stuffs.

The next place is a temple “Omkareshwar temple” which was built by king Lingarajendra in
1820. It is a historical temple of Lord Shiva.

After a honeymoon destination, if you want some wildlife adventure and pictures than
“Nagarhole National Park” is a perfect destination for you which is also known as Rajeev
Gandhi National Park. The park has rich forest, hills, streams, valleys and waterfalls. There
you can see many trees such as rosewood, teak, sandalwood and silver oak, Indian kino tree,
etc. There are many species of wildlife animals like a Bengal tiger, Indian bison or gaur, Indian
elephants, leopard, golden jackals, grey mongoose, sloth bears, striped hyena, chital. Reptiles
like different species of snake, ciper, crocodile, and toad.
There are over 270 species of birds like white-backed vulture, greater spotted eagle (Aquila
changa), Nilgiri wood-pigeon (Columba elphinstonii, darters, oriental white ibis, Malabar grey
hornbill, etc. These are just a few there is a lot more to see. But be cautious because they are
wild animals, but it some different kind of adventure, you will behave like a wildlife
photographer. After all, you will never going to see this sight.

After the wildlife sanctuary visit now move “Somwarpet” is famous for waterfalls, it has lush
green fields of coffee, rice, cardamom, peppers, oranges, and ginger. It has golf club –
“Beelur golf club”, a worship place – Malemalleshwara Betta, and “Kotebetta” is the
highest peak after Tadiyandamol and Brahmagiri, it 1620 meters above from the sea level
there you can do trekking also.

If you love nature then the “Abbi falls” is a perfect destination, this is surrounded by the
coffee and pepper plantation. Its flow is much higher in the monsoon season; you can a take
view of this fall from the well laid road till the coffee estate. You can hear the roar of the falls
from the road.

After the “Abbi Falls” next is “Mallalli Falls” is 25 km far from Somwarpet, it gives you a
much better view than the Abbi Falls, it lies at feet of Puspagiri Hill Ranges, where
Kumaradhara river takes a plunge over 200 feet. Monsoon as usual is the best time to see the
real Mallalli Falls as there will be plenty of water which gushes down from the river and the
mist and the green hills around adds to the beauty of Mallalli Falls and the water usually dries
up during summer. Sit on the rock and dip your feet into flowing water, it will give you rest
and joyful jerks; you can see it from the road.
This trip will give you the most memorable and adventurous memories, you can enjoy here
the coffee and wear the traditional attire of the local people and enjoy with them in their
festivals. The adventures and sightseeing in Coorg will always spread the fragrance in
your memories.