Coorg Tourist Attractions

Unexplored Kathlekad Views , Abbyala falls is just 2 Kms from Shrenya Orchids. Mercara attractions like Rajaseat, General Thimmiah Musuem , Madikeri Fort, Omkareshvara temple, Gaddige and Abbey Falls are within 10 Kms. Top most view point of Mandalpatti is just 22 Kms and Kote Bette is around 30 kms from Shrenya Orchids. Chettali, Chiklihole ,Dubare Elephant Camp, Rafting, Nisargadhama, Harangi Dam is also in the surface area of 5-30 kms.

Guests can also travel to holy religious centre like Bylekoppa Buddist Monestry/ Tibeatean Camp, Talakaveri/ Bhagamandala, Yemmemadi Soofi Shaheed Darga from the property . Chelevara falls, Mallali falls, Nagarhole Sanctuary, Irpu falls, Galibeedu and Hudikeri Tea estate are other tour spots in Kodagu.

Raja's Seat

About 1 km west of the Madikeri bus stand is Raja’s Seat. Popular lore claims that Kodava kings their consorts spent their evenings in the fine park here. It is easy to see why: dramatic views of an orange sun dipping behind the mountains can mesmerize both royals and commoners. This point overlooks green mountains and valleys, beribboned with the distant silver of roads and rivers.

Madikeri Fort

Situated about 500m from the Madikeri bus stand and located on a hillock the imposing fort was built by Mudduraja in 1681. The earthen structure was rebuilt in granite by Tipu Sultan. Mudduraja also built a thatched roof palace here which was renovated in 1814 by Lingarajendra II, and then in 1933 by the British, who added a clock- tower and portico. Nearby are two startlingly life-like masonry elephants. The fort’s Veerabhadra Temple was demolished and a Gothic-style Anglican church built in its place in 1855. The church now houses a museum which displays historic items relating to Kodava life.

Omkareshwara Temple

The temple was built by Linga Rajendra II in 1820, supposedly to atone for killing an innocent Brahmin. The temple is in the Indo-Saracenic style, combining typically Keralite tiled roofs with Islamic domes and is about 1km from the Madikeri bus stand.

Bhagamandala

Bhagamandala is a religious place located 39 km from Madikeri. There is a triveni sangama, confluence of three river- Cauvery, kannike and Sujyoti. The imposing Bhagandeshwara Temple has a large courtyard and is built in the Kerala style, with red- tiled roofs.

Talacauvery

It is an Important religious place. It is the birth place of sacred river Cauvery, 46 km from Madikeri. A small shrine with a beautifully decorated silver Shiva linga marks the spot where the mighty river originates. On Tula Sankramana day, which usually falls on October 17^th each year, thousands flock to Talacauvery to witness a sudden upsurge of water in the spring, which then bubbles over. Near the temple stands Brahmagiri peak which offers panoramic views of the mountains.

Abbey Falls

About 9 km from Madikeri is the beautiful sight of an impetuous mountain stream cascading over a rockface. The refreshingly cool waters of Abbey Falls, and the greenery of the surrounding coffee and cardamom estates make it a very popular picnic spot. The Falls were earlier named Jessy Falls after an English chaplain’s daughter.

Mandalpatti

Mandalpatti Coorg

Dubare Elephant Camp

A unique eco- tourism destination, Dubare was once the training camp of the Mysore Dasara elephants. Today, the Dubare Elephant Camp is a centre for study of elephant behaviour, run by the Jungle Lodges & Resorts. Here, a visitor can watch and learn more about elephants. A traines Natualist is at hand to explain the various aspects of elephant history, ecology and biology. Visitors can observe and also participate in various activities of elephants like feeding, bathing, etc.

Nisargadhama

Nisargadhama, 28km from Madikeri, is a tranquil forest resort set on an island in the Cauvery. With thick forests, bamboo groves and abundant wildlife, nisargadhama is Nature as she was meant to be. The resort offers elephant and boat rides and has river- side cottages

Harangi Dam

Close to Kushalnagar and 33 km from Madikeri, this reservoir is located in a beautiful natural locale and ideal for weekend breaks.

Raja's Tomb (Gaddige)

Situated about 1.5 km from the Madikeri bus stand, the tombs of Veerajendra, and their wives, stand together and are exactly alike, Lingarajendra’s tomb was built in 1809 and Veerarajendra’s in 1821. The Islamic style central gilded domes and the corner minaret-like turrets, each topped with images of basavas (bulls), are prominent on the Madikeri skyline. The windows have handsomely wrought bronze bars set in sculpted stone.

Chikli Holey

Pronounced as ‘Chikli-holey’, it is a large body of water that offers both relaxation and tranquillity; perfect for holidaymakers and nature lovers looking to escape the stresses of their lives back home. The area surrounding Chiklihole reservoir makes this place particularly attractive. Watching the Sunset from here is extremely picturesque and photogenic. The green meadow on one side and thick forest on the other makes this place a great travel destination across Kodagu.

Nagarahole Wild Life

Nagarhole National Park is also known as ‘Rajiv Gandhi National Park. The word ‘Nagarahole(y)’ means ‘Cobra-river’ (Nagara=Cobra snake; Holey=River) in Kannada. It is spread between Kodagu and Mysore districts. Nagarahole River flows through the park and gradually joins the Kabini River which also is a boundary between Nagarahole and Bandipur

Tibetian Monastery

Bylakuppe is the second largest Tibetan settlement in the world outside Tibet after Dharamshala. It is located to the west of Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka which is roughly 80 km from Mysore city.

Mallalli Falls

This waterfall is about 120 feet tall and is situated in the foot hill of Pushpagiri hills. The Kumaradhara river water of this waterfalls flows to Mangalore through Kukke Subrahmanya.

Iruppu Falls

Irpu falls (Irupu Falls) runs down through the Bhramagiri hills located in Kutta village of Kodagu. It is a stream of Lakshmana-Theertha river and also a sacred place. The water jets from about 60m high and finally joins river Cauvery. The famous temple of Lord Shiva, known as the Rameshwara Temple, is situated nearby. Wandering beyond the falls is restricted as the whole place is termed as wildlife sanctuary.