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One of the most attractive tourist spots in India, Coorg takes immense pride in its picture-perfect natural beauty, which is further accentuated by the traditionally beautiful dark tiled cottages and abundance of lovely flowers and shrubs growing here and there. The sprawling spice estates of Coorg - namely those of coffee, pepper and cardamom, are also among the major tourist attractions in Coorg. Some of the popular destinations to be visited on Tour to Coorg include Tadevendamol, the beautiful Abbey Falls and some other popular picnic spots, Raja's Seat, Bagamandala Temple, and Omkareshwara Temple dedicated to lord Shiva. There are also some interesting tourist places around Coorg, which can be best explored on short Weekend Getaways from Coorg Karnataka.
Tourists can plan interesting Excursions from Coorg in Karnataka and explore several excursion spots which can be visited from Coorg. Some of the popular spots to visit while on Weekend Getaways from Coorg Karnataka are:
Central Orange and Coffee Research Station - This research center is located on the Madikeri-Siddapur-Virajpet road, about 24 km from Madikeri - the district headquarters of Coorg. The best time to visit the center is during March and April when it is coffee blossom time in Coorg.
Nagarhole National Park - Spread over 640 sq km of undulating landscape on the Brahmagiri hills, Nagerhole is replete with thick tropical forests, grassy swamps and rivers. The rich and diverse wildlife makes the park an ideal place for wildlife enthusiasts.
Talacauvery - Located 47 km from Madikeri and 9 km from Bhagamandala, Talacauvery stands about 145.7 meters above sea level, and is the source of the River Cauvery.
Valanoor - lying about 30 km from Madikeri, Valanoor at the backwaters of the River Cauvery is among the most beautiful angling sites in Karnataka. Types of fish found here include Masheer, Maral and Mapp.
Harangi Dam - A beautiful picnic spot located about 36 km from Madikeri, and an ideal place to visit on Coorg Weekend Getaways.
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Coorg in Karnataka is one of the most interesting destinations in South India. Dubbed as the 'Scotland of India', Coorg is an unforgettable holiday destination abounding in misty hills, verdant forests, extensive tea and coffee plantations, orange groves, undulating streets and picturesque views. But if you can never have enough of the greenery and scenic beauty, then you can embark on Weekend Getaways from Coorg Karnataka to visit some of the popular tourist places around Coorg.
