It was intimidating — looking for a homestay at an ungodly midnight hour when the high beam of our car couldn’t pierce thick misty fog… But somehow we managed to find a very good one…
Certain kind of rich odour, a mix of rains, earth and greens filled my senses as I was approaching Coorg on the all-engulfing night. Situated in Western Ghats, this hill-town in Karnataka worked its magic on me especially so because i went during monsoon.
It’s been many moons since I set my foot on its soil, but its waterfalls and snake-like streams, mighty Kaveri river and peaceful yet remarkable temples, and cloud kissed hills are unforgettable.
Just 3 hours from Mysore by road, or 6 hours from Bangalore, Coorg is a good option for a long weekend trip. There are many interesting activities to do and much to see. I for once really enjoyed bathing elephants, sitting by the taal (ponds) in temple structures, walking barefoot on downpour-wet earth, witnessing Kaveri’s source, my maiden journey in a toy train, being disturbed by buzzing crickets in a thick bamboo forest and climbing atop a machan…
This temple it’s believed that a sage named Bhaganda established the Shiva Linga, hence the temple is known as Sri Bhagandeshwara. It’s near the holy Triveni Sangam formed by confluence of Cauvery, Kanika and Sujyothi. As per historical records king Veera Rajendra Wadeyar of Kodagu, got the temple renovated in 1790 AD
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10 thoughts on “Misty Coorg in Plashy Hills of Western Ghats”
Excellent pictures! I hope to visit Coorg in the near future 🙂
Excellent pictures! I hope to visit Coorg in the near future 🙂
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thnx a lot 😀 it’s a wonderful place try n go during monsoon
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Sure! 🙂
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You have mind blowing photos of this laid back hill town
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बहुत सुंदर फोटो, शेयर करने के लिए धन्यवाद
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Thank you aapko acha lagaa.
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Great pictures! Thank you for posting!
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Thnx for encouragement!
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Nice photos. Beautiful place. Lovely post.
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Thank you for support
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