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Coorg, locally called Kodagu, is a perfect destination to escape to and is located close to Bangalore, Karnataka. Kodagu is abundant in natural beauty, having several waterfalls, riverside, dams, view points and many more. Mysore, on the other hand, is popular for several architectural marvels, including the Royal Palace of the Wodeyars, and the KRS Dam among many others. Zikation presents Mysore Coorg Tour from Bangalore which is an awesome tour to get rejuvenated from the daily hectic life. While there are several places to cover in Mysore, and the district of Coorg, we have curated this private tour to cover most important places.

Kaveri Nisargadhama

Kaveri Nisargadhama is a small island formed by River Kaveri in the Coorg or Kodagu district of Karnataka. The island has several attractions for tourists. You can go on a boat ride, visit a mini zoo, elephant ride, laze around in the tree houses, click perfect pictures amidst bamboo plantations and many others.

Dubbare Elephant Camp

The elephant camp at Dubbare is the place where the elephants are prepared for the Dussehra Festival in Mysore. The camp has huge number of elephants, and has been open to public who are interested in knowing more about the elephants. Visitors can indulge in various activities like bathing the elephant, feeding food, and also go for a ride on elephant’s back. Dubbare Elephant Camp is a perfect addition to your trip to Mysore and Coorg.

Abbey Falls

Abbey Falls is the most popular waterfalls in Coorg. The two-stepped waterfall is located right in the middle of private coffee plantation. However, the route to Abbey Falls is open to public, and visitors can get a glimpse of the falls from the view point.

Bylakuppe Tibetan Monestry

(Closed due to COVID-19. Will include it in the trip when it opens for public)

Bylakuppe is a small village in Coorg, and has the largest settlement of Tibetans after McLeod Ganj in Himachal Pradesh. The monastery in Bylakuppe also has a Golden Temple which is a must visit if you are in Coorg.

Talakaveri

Talakaveri is the birth place of River Cauvery. Apart from the temple at Talakaveri, you can also climb 300 steps to Brahmagiri hill to get a glimpse of the dense forests of Western Ghats. Moreover, on a clear day, you even get to see the Arabian Sea which is more than 100 km away!

Mysore Palace

Mysore Palace is the most splendid palaces in South India and is a must visit on your trip to Mysore. The palace was constructed as a residence of the royal family of Mysore in 1912, and has a mind blowing architecture and interior design. One portion of the palace is converted into a museum, where you can see the Darbar Hall, Kalyan Mantap (wedding hall), and the Royal Elephant Throne that is used during the Dussehra procession.

St Philomena Church

This beautiful church is architecturally one of the finest churches in Karnataka. St Philomena Church is built in 1840s after drawing inspiration from one of the churches in Germany. It is also considered to be the tallest church in Asia.

KRS Dam / Brundavan Gardens

Krishnaraja Sagar Dam is built over River Cauvery and is located on the outskirts of Mysore. The dam is the primary source of water for irrigation and drinking purposes in the region. Brundavan Gardens is located right next to KRS Dam. It took 5 years to design and construct the beautiful Brundavan Gardens and is the most popular place in Mysore. There are more than two million tourists every year to this awesome gardens. The musical fountain is the main attraction of Brundavan Gardens and is a perfect addition to an exciting evening.

Srirangapatna

The historic island town of Srirangapatna was the capital of Tipu Sultan kingdom. There are several structures and monuments from 18th Century that can be visited even today. You can also visit some ruins and memorials when you are here. A visit to this beautiful town will take you back to the bygone era.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located few kilometres away from Srirangapatna. This natural bird sanctuary is home to a lot of migratory birds, and a few crocodiles. A boat ride through the various river islands is a perfect way to get a closer look of the winged beauties.

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