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DESTINATION
This tranquil little town in southern
Karnataka is famously known as the
Scotland of India. Coorg is mainly
famous for its world-class coffee.
The stunning landscapes and lovely
waterfalls are a visual treat for any
nature lover. Imagine waking up in the
morning to a view of misty mountains
and enjoying a cup of freshly brewed
coffee! It has three wildlife sanctuaries:
the Talacauvery, Pushpagiri and
Brahmagiri sanctuaries. Nagarhole
National Park has Asiatic elephants,
tigers, leopards and wild boars.
Elephant rides at Dubare elephant
camp and white-water rafting in Upper
Barapole river are other interesting
things to do in Madikeri.
HOW TO REACH: The nearest airport
is Mangalore Airport in Kochi. The
closest railway station is Mangalore
Central. By road, Madikeri bus station is
the nearest.
Coorg, Karnataka
PLACES TO VISIT
n Abbey Falls
n (^) Dubare Elephant Camp
n (^) Nagarhole National Park
n (^) Cauvery Nisargadhama
n (^) Madikeri Fort
Picture courtesy, Car India
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