A favourite destination for travellers, Mandalpatti has the power to allure any tourist that visits the place and will beckon him or her to come back here again and again. Make sure you pack something to eat and, of course, water bottles, for you will not find any shop once you start taking the trail uphill. You will fall in love with the greenery that will envelop you from all sides during the trek.
The coffee plantations will give you the ‘Karnataka feel’ and its aromas will entice you to sip a cuppa at that moment itself. Feel your muscles getting tired, your legs getting heavier after walking a few minutes, but the natural beauty that adorns Mandalpatti View Point will motivate you to climb up higher and higher. So, walk on, soak in the magical aura of Coorg and make sure you reach the top, for a spectacular panoramic view of the areas around Mandalpatti.

This Golden Temple is the second largest Tibetan settlement in India and is located Bylakoppa, some kms away from Kushalnagar. There are three gold coated idols of Budha, Padmasambhava and Amitayush with a height of 40 feet in this temple. Namdrolling Monastery one of the famoust Budha vihar is situated in this temple.
Most remarkable among them are the large educational monastic institution Sera, the smaller Tashilunpo monastery and Namdroling monastery .The Mahayana Buddhist University is at Sera. There are nearly 7,000+ monks and nuns. The gold-coated Buddhist statues in the monastery are impressive and unique, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Tibetans. The statues are of Guru Padmasambhava, Buddha Shakyamuni and Amitayus. They make handicrafts, carpets and incense. Tourists can shop for sweaters, dress material and other accessories.

This is primarily an elephant capturing and training camp of the Forest Department, at the edge of Dubare Forest & Elephant Camp, on the bank of river Kaveri, on the Kushalnagar – Siddapur road. The largest land animal is captured here with the help of disciplined elephants and local tribals – the Kurbas – and is held captive for upto 6 months in large teak wood cages.

The tamed elephants attend to various jobs during the day and in the evenings they come down to the river to bathe and to be scrubbed clean by their mahouts. Afterwards the mahout obliges eager tourists for free elephant rides within the camp. In the evenings, all the elephants are offered a special treat of ladoos made of ragi and jaggery, each no smaller than a cannon ball.

Kaveri Nisargadhama is a beautiful island formed by river Kaveri and it is situated 2 km off the State Highway from Kushalanagar.
The Nisargadhama was established in the year 1989. Kaveri Nisargadhama is abundant with lush foliage, thick bamboo groves, teak, and rosewood.The sprawling 64-acre nature resort which is surrounded by river Kaveri includes a deer park, orchidarium, and elephant and boat rides. The Nisargadhama can be accessed by walking across a hanging bridge.
This Nisargadhama also has a forest department run guest house and treetop bamboo cottages. The Kaveri Nisargadhama resort has 10-15 cottages and 5 bamboo cottages.
This is an ideal place to spend vacations on the sandy beds of the river bank in Kodagu district. The nearby attractions include Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement and Abbey Falls.

The Omkareshwara Temple was recognized in 1820 by Lingarajendra II with Mumammadan style architecture, which featured a core dome and four corners with turrets. According to legend, the king put a devout Brahmin to death unjustly and the spirit of the priest began perturbing the Raja. On the advice of his Dewan, Ponnappa, the Raja built the temple to pacify the Brahmin’s spirit. The Omkareshwara Temple has a Linga near the door of the entry. The history of the temple was emblazoned by the king on a plate prepared of copper that is hanging at the frame of the door to the temple entrance.

Rajas Seat in the town of Madikeri is where the kings would sit and watch the sunsets with their consorts. This is considered one of South India’s most picturesque locations. The view from Raja’s Seat is magnificent as you gaze upon the green valleys and towering hills. This is the ideal place to sit with a glass of wine and watch cars curving up the road to Mangalore that lies in the valley like a flowing ribbon. The government has set up a garden all around Raja’s Seat.

The Abbi falls located near to Madikeri, Abbey Falls is a breathtaking waterfall where the Kaveri River flows down a rockface from a height of 70 feet. A hanging bridge has now been built across the gorge here offering a fine view of the falls.
The falls can be reached by a narrow road from Madikeri. Cars can reach the entrance of these falls from where a downhill walk of 500 meters takes one to the waterfalls.
Tucked away between private coffee and spice estates, Abbey Falls offers a splendid backdrop for picnics. As one makes the way past stocky coffee bushes and tall trees tangled with pepper vines, the falls make a sudden and dramatic appearance as they cascade their way down steps into limpid pools to join the river Kaveri River. These falls are most imposing during the monsoons.

River Kaveri which is one of the 7 sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus of the Hindu scriptures, derived at a place is called Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills, at about 4,500 ft above sea level. This place is marked by a tirtha kundike or Brahma kundike from where the river emerges as a small perennial spring, but flows underground again to emerge a short distance away.
There is a temple near the kundike and a big tank in front of it where devotees baths before offering prayers. There are 2 temples, a Shiva temple and with a rare and ancient Shiva Linga, and another temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple has a holy Ashwantha tree where, according to legend, the Trimurtis – Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh gave darshan to sage Agastya.
Legends also has it that every year on Tulasankramana day Goddess Parvati appears in the Kundike as the sacred teerthodbhava. This instance is marked by the sudden upsurge of water in the kundike and is considered very auspicious
From Talakaveri, steps lead up to the nearby Brahmagri peak, where the 7 great sages called the Sapta Maharishis had performed a special yagna. From the peak, as well as on the drive to Talakaveri, tourists can enjoy a good view of the misty blue Brahmagiri hills.

A historical structure, Gaddige Rajas tomb in Madikeri is a beautiful structure very popular among the history buffs. The tomb boasts of the indo-sarcenic style of design and the most popular attraction here is the corporeal remains of the Kodavad royalty and the court dignitaries. There are various other tombs of famous historical personalities too.
To the right is the tomb of Lingarajendra, built in A.D.1820 by his son Chikkaveerarajendra. To the left is the tomb of Royal priest Rudrappa, built in A.D 1834. Nearby are buried two royal officials, Biddanda Bopu who died fighting with Tipu Sultan, and his son Biddanda somaiah. This attraction is situated just a km from Madikeri.

Nisargadhama Dubare, a wildlife sanctuary on its own, is a traveler spot visited by number of tourists and ideal for picnics and honeymoon tours as the calm and serene beauty of this place surely rejuvenate and provide an unforgettable experience. It is an island in the hub of the river Kaveri connected by a rope bridge.
One word to explain Nisargadhama is nothing but “Awesome”. This scenic and adventurous place offers the amazing scene of deer, elephants, peacocks and many others. One can experience a ride on the elephant and move around this place for an unforgettable ride.
The forest department owns some pretty good residential cottages for tourists to hang about here.