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About Coorg
Located on the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Coorg is a marvelous location with verdant valleys, coffee plantations, teak wood forests and beautiful mountain ranges.
The history of Coorg is glorious and dates back to 2nd century. In the Puranas, the land is mentioned as Krodadesa which means the land that is blessed by Cauvery, the mother goddess. The Kaveri Purana mentions Coorg as Matsyadesa which means fish.
Tourist Attractions
Some of the tourist attractions of Coorg are
Madikeri Kakkabe
Bhagamandala and Telecauvery
Omkareshwara Temple
Cauvery Nisargadhama
Nagarhole National Park
Abbi Falls
Somwarpet
Accommodation
Coorg is a very popular tourist destination in Karnataka. Tourists from all across the globe visit Coorg to experience the tranquility and serenity of the verdant valleys. Hotels and lodges of different kinds are readily available.
How to get there
Coorg is reachable by road, rail and air. The nearest airport to Coorg is Mangalore which is about 135 kilometers and the airport in Bangalore in about 250 kilometers away. The main railway stations are Mysore, Mangalore and Hassan. Coorg is accessible by road as well. Buses travel from Bangalore to Coorg. Two routes to Coorg are available from Bangalore; one is via Mysore while the other is via Neelamangal.
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