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Abbi Falls Just 5 kilometers outside Madikeri, Abbi falls situated in a private coffee estate is a great place for picnic. |
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Irpu Falls 48 kms from Virajpet on the way to Nagarahole. There is a temple on the banks of river Lakshmana Theertha. Irpu falls would be a trekker's point. |
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Bhagamandala Temple 36 Kms from Madikeri. Built in the Kerala style at the confluence of three rivers(the Cauvery, the Kannika and the Sujyothi), this temple houses a variety of smaller shrines dedicated to various gods. |
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Nisargadhama Forest Resort - 2 Kms from Kushalnagar (30 kms from Madikeri) on the State Highway. There are a few islets in the river Cauvery. The cluster of wooden huts, Nisargadhama is built to blend with the sandalwood forest around. Apart from the lodging, a small canteen, a deer park, children's playing area are added attractions.
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Talacauvery (Origin of river Cauvery) - 45 Kms from Madikeri. This is the source of the holy river cauvery, captured in a small well less than a meter square. In October on Sankaramana day, thousands gather to see a miracle -the sudden bubbling and frothing of the small well, symbolising the appearance of the Goddess Cauvery. Search here for Package Tours to Coorg ( Madikeri/ Mercara ) and surrounding places. |
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