Mandalpatti |
A favourite destination for travellers, Mandalpatti View Point has the power to charm any tourist that visits the place and will beckon him or her to come back here again and again. Make sure you pack something to eat and, of course, water bottles, for you will not find any shop once you start taking the trail uphill. You will fall in love with the greenery that will envelop you from all sides during the trek.
Feel your muscles getting tired and your legs getting heavier after walking a few minutes, but the natural beauty that adorns Mandalpatti View Point will incite you to climb up higher and higher. So, walk on, soak in the magical aura of Coorg and make sure you reach the top, for a spectacular panoramic view of the areas around Mandalpatti. |
Abbey Falls |
Karnataka boasts of some scenic and exotic hill stations that are frequented by those seeking the green and serene. Among them one such location would be the Abbey falls. This waterfalls also known as the Abbi falls, is amidst of lush spread of coffee plantation and is located at about 10 kms from the town of Madikeri, Western Ghats. The waters join the river Cauvery, proves to be the trekkers delight.
The falls is in the midst of thick coffee bushes and tall trees entwined with peppervines. One must walk on the hanging bridge to get a good view of the falls. The best time to visit will be during the monsoon when the waterfalls in full gushand also during the beginning of winter. Do watch out for the leeches during these times on the marshes of the falls. |
Raja's Tomb |
Gaddige or the tombs are built in Muhammadan style with tombs at the center and turrets at the corners. Nandi figures are carved on top of the corners.
The entrance of the tombs has carvings too. Lord Shiva is placed and worshipped inside the tomb since the king was Hindu. This is a very fascinating fact because most of the tombs belong to Muslim kings and dynasties. There are three tombs built for the royal dynasty. The central tomb which is the largest among the three is of Kodava king Dodda Veera Rajendra and his wife Mahadevamma. The right tomb built by Chikkaveera Rajendra for his father Linga Rajendra in 1820 A.D. The left tomb belongs to Vira Rajendra's guru Rudrappa built in 1834 A.D. Closer to the tombs is the burial place of the two brave royal officials Biddanda Bopu and his son Biddanda Somaiah who sacrificed their life fighting with Tippu Sultan. |
Chelavara Falls |
At a distance of 43 Kms from Madikeri, 23 Kms from Virajpet & 13 Kms from Kakkabe, Chelavara Falls is a beautiful waterfall dropping from a height of about 150 feet. The waterfall is about 3 kms from Cheyyandane on Virajpet - Talacauvery road. The waterfall is close to the motorable road (autos can be hired at Cheyyandane) and needs little walk downhill to reach the falls. This waterfall is seasonal and is quite famous with tourists and nature lovers. The waterfall is locally known as Emepaare, which means tortoise in local Kodava language. The rock over which the water cascades is shaped like a tortoise and hence the name Emepaare. The water drops into a big pool and it is the best place to play in the waters. The falls offer wonderful views in rainy season. Monsoon is the best season to visit the falls.
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Kotebetta |
Kotebetta measures around 5400 ft and is the 3rd highest peak in Coorg after Tadiyandamol and Brahmagiri. kotebetta is about 22 from Kms Madikeri and is located in Madapur which is in between Somwarpet and Madikeri.
The trek to the top of Kotebetta is around 10 kms from the base. There is a Shiva temple on the peak of the hill. Kote Betta means Fort Hill. Kotebetta is an awesome place to trek and the best season for trekking is from October to March. No permission from the authorities is required to trek the hill (yet). A good local guide will definitely come in handy during the trek. |
