Explore Coorg: the Scotland of India

By Krishnakumar T.K.

Lush bamboo and sandalwood forests, majestic waterfalls, verdant hills dotted with vast tea estates, spectacular streams and magnificent temples - that is Coorg, the Scotland of India, the best kept secret of India.
This book named Explore Coorg covers every nook and corner of Coorg in detail and provides a lot of vital information to travelers. This solo authored travel guide is a compilation of the notes and memories of the author's travels through this picturesque region in South India.
The book explores various travel destinations in Coorg hill station such as Madikeri, Raja's Seat, Omkareshwara Temple, Raja's Tomb, Dubare Forest, Bylakuppe Golden Temple, Nisargadama Forest, Iruppu waterfalls, Abbi falls, Tala Cauvery and Bhagmandala. The unique feature of the books is that the author has visited all the places he writes about.
Apart from the travel destinations, the book also covers several other important details that are vital for any traveler visiting Coorg. Some beautiful pictures of the hill station along with the tips on hotels and restaurants are also featured in this travel guide.
This book will definitely help you to explore Coorg also called as the Scotland of India with ease and comfort.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Krishnakumar T.K.
• Release date: Jan 14, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311465115

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Explore Coorg

- the Scotland of India

A Travel Guide from Indian Columbus

Krishnakumar T K

First Edition - 2015

Copyright © 2015 Krishnakumar T K

All rights reserved.

DEDICATION

I dedicate this book to my mother (Jamuna), wife (Suhasini) and my sweet daughters (Meera and Mahati) with whom I enjoyed my holidays in Coorg.

Krishnakumar T K

Disclaimer:

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author. Brief text quotations with use of photographs are exempted for book review purposes only.

As every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information in this book as far as possible, we would appreciate if readers call the author’s attention to errors that might occur. Some details, however, such as website URLs, hotel details, restaurants details, addresses, tariffs and other travel related information are liable to change. The publisher or the author cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of information provided in this book.

Table of Contents

Need to Know

Coorg

Madikeri

Omkareshwara Temple

Raja’s Seat

Madikeri Fort

Abhi Falls

Raja’s Tomb

Nisargadama

Bylakuppe Golden Temple

Dubare Forest

Bhagmandala

Tala Cauvery

Iruppu Waterfalls

Nagarhole National Park

If You Like…

Things to Do…

Where to Eat…

Where to Stay…

Tourist Places Around Coorg

Suggested Itinerary

About the Author

Need to Know

Location:

Karnataka state, India, Asia

Distance:

255 kms (158 miles) or 5 hours drive from Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka state of India

118 kms (73 miles) or 2 hours drive from Mysore (Mysuru), the heritage city of South India

592 kms (368 miles) or 10 hours drive from Chennai, the gateway city of South India

2324 kms (1444