Coorg,have Mother Nature waking you up to the gentle cheeping of birds. Look out over yonder with a cuppa coffee and stretch your legs.This small town surrounded by lush green forests, undulating paddy fields, neat trim coffee plantations stretched out in row for as far as eyes can see.The thick pleasant mist rolling down the woods, a lovely blue sky, gurgle brook and streams, it is no wonder that the region is called Scotland of the East. Nirvana.

Coorg promises to cater to your whims and fancy a lazy morning or an adventurous morning be a walk in the rain or the aroma of the damp earth which surrounds you with a feeling of sublime peace and tranquility you just enter a time wrap here. It takes you back to your lost childhood it takes you back to your carefree days it promises to make you smile it promises to make you walk in the rain promises you to enjoy your mornings.

How to Reach
Air
The nearest airport is Mangalore (135 km), which has flights to Bangalore. From there you will have to hire a cab or take a bus.

Rail
The nearest railheads are Mysore (120 km), Mangalore (136 km) and Hassan (146 km).

Road
There are regular buses to Coorg from Mysore, Mangalore, Hassan and Shimoga. Check and book in advance for luxury buses as they aren?t too many and often slink in and out of bus stations without anyone knowing.

From Bangalore, there are two routes to Coorg, both around 250 km long. The route via Mysore is more popular. The stretch after Hunsur is beautiful and the drive through the coffee plantations absorbing. The other route is via Neelamangala, Kunigal, and Channarayapatna.

Religious Places
Bhagamandala and Talacauvery
Three rivers converge here to form the Triveni Sangama?Kaveri, Sujyothi and Kanike. The famous Bhangandeshwara Temple here has a distinct touch of Kerala to it. One needs to take permission from the temple authorities before taking a dip at the Sangam. Tulasankranama (17 October) sees a sea of humanity come here to bathe in the holy waters and offer prayers. The source of this long river is atop a hill called Brahmagiri. There are steps leading up to the Brahmagiri peak, from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of Kodagu.

Tibetan Monasteries
Byleguppe is where two of the largest Tibetan settlements in south India are located. The most important are Sera Jhe and Sera Me. The Mahayana Buddhist University is located in Sera Jhe. The A third significant monastery is the Tashi Lhumpo, the seat of the Panchen Lama. The Namdroling Monastery with its 40 ft high idols of the Buddha and his disciples also sees frequent visitors.

Omkareshwara Temple
This was built in 1820 by Lingarajendra, a local ruler, to redeem himself of the sin killing an honest Brahmin to fulfill his political ambitions. The temple combines Gothic, Islamic and Dravidian styles of architecture.