Places to visit on the way to Coorg from Bangalore

Coorg is a stunning hill station located at an elevation of 1525 m in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Fondly referred to as the ‘Scotland of India’, it ranks among the most sought-after hill stations near Bangalore, and among the must-include places in Karnataka tour packages. With its verdant forests, fog-covered hills, tranquil lakes, enchanting gardens, cascading waterfalls, and sprawling tea and coffee plantations, Coorg presents a variety of experiences for everyone. Additionally, travelers can explore numerous breathtaking attractions along the route from Bangalore to Coorg, offering picturesque views that will delight your senses and provide an unforgettable experience as part of the Coorg tour packages. Although there are so many attractions, we have compiled the list of the best places to visit on the way to Coorg from Bangalore:

Srirangapatna

Srirangapatna, also known as Srirangapattana, is a historic town situated in the Mandya district of Karnataka. Due to its cultural, religious, and historical significance, it ranks among the most popular heritage sites in Karnataka and is considered one of the top places to visit near Bangalore. The town is renowned for the prominent Ranganathaswamy temple, which is a central feature of Srirangapatna, making it one of the key Vaishnavite pilgrimage centers in South India. This temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is one of the largest in Karnataka and serves as a major attraction in Srirangapatna, attracting thousands of visitors annually. Additionally, notable sites such as Daria Daulat (the Palace of Tipu Sultan), Gumbaz (the Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan), Sangama, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, and Brindavan Gardens are essential inclusions in Srirangapatna tour packages.

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Mysore

Originally known as Mysuru, Mysore is the second biggest city in Karnataka, and among the most famous tourist destinations of South India. Popularly known as the ‘City of Palaces’, it is one of the popular 2-day trips from Bangalore, and among the must-visit tourist places to experience Karnataka Tourism. Noted for its heritage structures and palaces, the highlight is the majestic Mysore Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill Temple, Mysore Zoo, Karanji Lake, Jaganmohana Palace, Brindavan Gardens etc. are the most famous places to visit in Mysore as part of Mysore tour packages. Besides, the city is also world famous for its Mysore Dasara which is celebrated every year in the month of September or October for 10 days with great pomp and grandeur that draws millions of tourists from all over the globe.

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Nagarhole National Park

Nagarhole National Park is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka spread across Mysore and Kodagu districts in Karnataka and among the popular places to visit as part of Coorg wildlife packages. Originally, the place was the private hunting ground for the Maharajas of Mysore and was later declared as National Park in 1988. Often called as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, it is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is surrounded by thick forest, small streams, hills, slopes, and valleys. Spread over an area of 258 sq. km, the park is home to a wide range of fauna including tiger, leopard, wild dog, sloth bear, hyena, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, four-horned antelope, gaur, wild boar and elephant that lures thousands of tourists every year as part of Nagarhole tour packages. Also, one can spot marsh crocodiles, monitor lizards, rock pythons, and several other species of birds here. Staying at Kabini River Lodge or JLR Kings Sanctuary operated by Jungle Lodges & Resorts is the best way to explore Nagarhole as they organize a guided Jeep Safari into the park.

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Golden Temple / Tibetan Monastery – Bylakuppe

Popularly called as Golden Temple, Bylakuppe is a Tibetan refugee settlement area located on the Mysore – Coorg road and is one of the popular places to visit in Coorg. Established by Drubwang Padma Norbu Rinpoche in 1963, it is a beautiful Buddhist monastery in India and the second-largest Tibetan settlement in India after Dharamshala. Home to magnificent Namdroling Monastery, the monastery is filled with Colorful murals, 40 feet high-gilded images of Guru Padmasambhava in the sanctum, a peaceful temple complex, and unique Tibetan prayer rituals that attract a huge number of tourists from all over India and abroad as part of Coorg Packages from Mysore. The main festival celebrated here is Tibetan New Year (Losar) which takes place in the month of February / March over a period of fifteen days with much fervor.

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Cauvery Nisargadhama

Cauvery Nisargadhama is a beautiful island located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. Formed by River Cauvery, it is one of the popular places to visit as part of the Coorg 2-day trip, and among the best places to experience Karnataka Tourism. Developed as a tourist spot in 1988 by the Forest Department, the island is filled with thick bamboo groves, sandalwood, and teak trees. Spread across an area of 64-acre land, the park features a deer park, Rabbit Park, Peacock Park, and Orchidarium, which draws thousands of tourists as part of the Coorg tour from Mysore. Also, it is a perfect picnic spot for those who love nature and want to spend some quality time with family and friends. Besides, Elephant rides and boating are the other attractions here.

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Dubare Elephant Camp

Sandwiched between Kushalnagara and Coorg, Dubare Elephant Camp is an elephant training center situated on the banks of River Cauvery and among the popular places to visit as part of the Coorg leisure packages. Dubare Elephant Camp is a project undertaken by the forest department and jungle lodges & resorts where plenty of animals are trained under naturalists including the elephants used for Mysore Dussehra, among the top festivals to witness as part of the Coorg tour from Mysore. Also, Visitors can participate in various activities like a 45-minute bath in the River Cauvery where tourists can give baths to elephants, feeding them with ragi, jaggery, sugarcane, banana, and coconuts that attract a huge number of tourists as part of the Coorg honeymoon packages. Besides, tourists have the opportunities for trekking, elephant rides, coracle rides, bird watching, fishing, and river rafting here.

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Harangi Dam

Built across the River Cauvery, Harangi Dam is built against a small stream, a tributary of the Cauvery River situated at Hadgur village. Known for its natural beauty and soothing atmosphere, the dam is 846 meters long with a height of 47 meters which is one of the popular places to visit as part of the Coorg Luxury Packages. During monsoon season, the dam attracts a huge number of tourists when the gates are opened, and the water is released. Also, one can spot a small garden and a stone statue of Goddess Cauvery near the dam as part of the Coorg 3 day tour.

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