Karnataka
Kodagu district
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Destinations
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Sights
Where to go
Sights to see
Bellandur Lake
“Lake in the southeast Bengaluru”
Bellandur Lake is located in the suburb of Bellandur in the southeast of the city of Bengaluru. It is the largest lake in the city. It is a part of Bellandur drainage system that drains the southern and the south-eastern parts of the city. The lake is a receptor from three chains of lakes upstream, and has a catchment area of about 148 square kilometres. Water from this lake flows further east to the Varthur Lake, from where it flows down the plateau and eventually into the Pinakani river basin.
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
“Wildlife sanctuary in India”
The Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kodagu District, Karnataka State, India, within the Western Ghats and about 250 km from Bengaluru. The sanctuary derives its name from the highest peak of the mountain range, Brahmagiri Peak. It was declared a sanctuary in 1974. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sancturay is bordered by Kannur District and Wayanad Districts in Kerala.
Honnamana Kere
“Town in Karnataka, India”
Honnamana Kere is a lake and holy place in Doddamalthe near the village of Sulimalthe, 6 km away from Somwarpet town of Coorg in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the biggest lake in Kodagu, and once a year, during the Gowri festival, a special pooja is conducted and a 'Bagina' which consists of the belongings of goddess Honamma is presented to the lake.
Tadiandamol
“Mountain in Karnataka, India”
Tadiandamol or Thadiyandamol is the highest mountain of Madikeri taluk Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. It is the third highest peak in Karnataka, after Mullayyanagiri & Kudremukha. It is located Western Ghats range, and reaches an elevation of 1,748 m. The mountain has patches of shola forests in the valleys.
Harangi Dam
“Dam and reservoir in Karnataka, India”
The Harangi Dam is located near Hudgur village, Kushalnagar taluk in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The masonry dam is built across the river Harangi, a tributary of the Kaveri. The dam is located about 9 km (5.6 mi) from the heart of Kushalnagar town.
Namdroling Golden Temple (Bylakuppe)
“Largest Nyingma Tibetan teaching center in the world with three 40-foot gold-plated Buddha statues”
Namdroling Golden Temple (Bylakuppe) is a celebrated landmark of Coorg (Kodagu).
Raja’s Seat (Seat of the Kings)
“Cliffside garden pavilion where Kodagu monarchs once watched crimson sunsets over mist-filled valleys”
Raja’s Seat (Seat of the Kings) is a celebrated landmark of Coorg (Kodagu).
Abbey Falls (Madikeri)
“Thunderous 70-foot waterfall cascading between private coffee estates and spice groves over hanging bridge”
Abbey Falls (Madikeri) is a celebrated landmark of Coorg (Kodagu).