Jan 25, 2010 09:37 AM
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(Updated Jan 25, 2010 02:30 PM)
Coorg lies 252 km from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level lies Madikeri, the district headquarters of Kodagu. Coorg or Kodagu(originally called Kodaimalenadu) means'dense forest on steep hill'. Dubbed as the Scotland of India, this town has a lot to offer to the tourist. Misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views are what make Madikeri an unforgettable holiday destination.
We started early next morning at around 5:30 am. The weather was pleasant with cool breeze blowing. The ride was a uneventful one. The road was in fairly good condition except for a few kilometers after Kushal Nagar. The drive was through the dense forests of Nagahole National Park.
We reached Madikeri at around 12 in the noon. Getting a occupancy was not a tough job. We settled for an average hotel by the name of Coorg Residency.
The tariff for a double bed room with the view of the valley beyond was for a rate of Rs.1200. The hotel had arrangements for all the basic facilities. Not willing to waste much of our time we decided to head for . Situated amidst a private coffee plantation, the waterfall provides a mesmerizing view. The cascading water falls several feet below before continuing down the hilling slopes.
One has to climb down several steps before reaching the waterfall. With a hanging bridge situated just in front of the waterfall, one can take in the breath taking view of the waterfall. After spending hours looking at the waterfall, we continued on our way to The view of the sunset from this spot is really a one that would be hard to forget for many years to come. The view point is spread over a large area and one could walk from one tip of the hill to the other for a view. As the sun had set below the horizon, we decided to head towards the bus sand for some shopping and dinner.
One of the delicacies of Coorgish food is Pork cooked as Pandi curry. It is surely a food that is not to be missed by any non-vegetarian lover.
