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Home to the Kodava tribe, Coorg is a beautiful town located in the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. This region is most renowned for its well manicured coffee plantations, world class coffee and its natural beauty. Coorg is the largest producer of coffee in the country and is popularly referred to as the ‘coffee bowl’ of India. The scenic town of Coorg is a tourist haven with its wide variety of sightseeing attractions, chief among them being Madikeri, which is also headquarters of the Coorg district. The former Palace, Raja’s Seat, Omkareshwara Temple, the Fort and the Gaddige or the Raja’s Tomb are some of the most prominent attractions in the region, which are thronged by tourists. A favoured spot among kings of yore, Raja’s Seat is a vantage point from where the deep valleys below and the lofty mountains above can be seen in their pristine beauty. Omkareshwara Temple and Mercara Fort, built in the year 1820 by Linga Rajendra II, are other popular attractions here.Another chief attraction in Coorg is the Talacauvery Temple, which is located along the slopes of the Brahmagiri Hill. Dedicated to Lord Brahma, this riverside temple is visited by hordes of devotees every year when water gushes out from a small pond here at a predetermined time. Dubare’s elephant training camp is also an interesting place to visit especially for families with young children. Other attractions in the area include Bylakuppe, Abbi Falls and Valnur Fishing Camp.One of the most popular tourist destinations in the state, Coorg Hotels come in a variety of comfort range, luxury, budget and even homestay. While many prefer the homely environment of the homestays, others like to experience the luxury of five star resorts here. The homestays are mainly opted by those who wish to spend a nice relaxing vacation but do not wish to compromise on food or quality of the rooms. Most of these homestays are old heritage homes situated amidst plush coffee estates providing the perfect scenery to gaze. Serene Homes, Mercara Countryside, Spring Dale, Passiflora, Balaji Villa, Bojus and Woodyhyde are some of the most popular homestays here combining the services of a hotel with a homely feel. Apart from these homestay, Coorg Hotels are also famous for its luxury accommodations such as the Orange County Resort set amidst a 300 acre coffee plantation and the Club Mahindra resort. The Orange County Resort is provided with amenities such as 24-hour room service, elegantly furnished cottages, swimming pool, gymnasium, multi-cuisine restaurants, locker facilities and several others, it is one among the two luxury hotels here. The Club Mahindra Resort is another luxury Coorg Hotel here with similar amenities but with lesser frills. Get more information on Coorg holiday packages, Coorg Packages Coorg Packages,Coorg holiday packages
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