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About Coorg |
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Coorg (Kodagu), popularly addressed as "The Scotland of India" is rich in tourism with lush green forests, plenty of Flora and Fauna well manicured estates of Coffee, Cardamom, Pepper would be a treat to nature loving tourists.
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CAUVERY NISARGADHAMA:
This lovely Tourist Attraction, just 8 kms away from Parumpara, is built in a natural Island of River Cauvery is a Treat to watch. It has Boating, Elephant Safari, Hanging Bridge and a Deer Park as some of the Attractions.
HARANGI DAM:
A beautiful Dam built across a tributary of Cauvery is a lovely picnic spot. Naturally set High Dam between two Great Hills forms a imposing backdrop. |
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GOLDEN TEMPLE:
Set on a sereen atmosphere surrounded by a lush green maize fields and a silhoutte of the Western Ghats is this Beautiful temple of Lord Buddha built on the traditional Tibetial Architecture is the largest buddha temple in India. A refugee settlement of displaced Tibetians grown up to a beautiful township with all Amenities and Comforts for the unfortunate ones is a vivid example of Indian Hospitality. |
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MADIKERI (The Scotland of India):
The capital of Coorg District has many scenic places like Raja seat, Bhagamandala, Abbi falls, Talacauvery (the birthplace of River Cauvery). It is the weather here which has given it the name of "The Scotland of India". |
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DUBARE FORESTS:
This ever green forest has an Elephant Training Centre and a lovely Picnic Spot. It is also a natural island of a River. The forest camp is rich in Flora and Fauna and is always on the hotlist of nature and wildlife loving tourists. |
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MALLALLI FALLS:
This picturesque waterfalls is just 38 kms away from Parumpara on Somwarpet road. The water in its pristine form drops from a high which is a sight to behold.
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TOURIST PLACES OF INTEREST: |
MYSORE
(90 Kms)
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Mysore,
City of Palaces and Grand Royalty is the cultural capital of Karnatka,
blessed with Salubrious Climate throughout the year. Historically Mysore
is famous for its Sandal & Silk, Handicrafts & Art & Culture,
World famous Dasara & The Maharaja’s – The most popular
for their Grand Royalty.
It has many tourist attractions like
St. Philomena's Church (built in Gothic Style, is one of the largest
churches in the country and has beautiful stained glass windows), The
Majestic Mysore Palace, The Brindavan Gardens, Jaganmohana Art Gallery
Etc,
Mysore is the nearest Rail Link to
Parumpara apart from Hassan. |
SRIRANGAPATNA
(95 Kms)
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This Island Fortress once
Capital of Tippu Sultan houses a Summer Palace and the famous Lord Ranganathaswamy
temple. |
RANGANATITTU
(95 Kms)
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A Bird Santuary housing
exotic variety of Birds from Siberia to North America is situated on the
Estuary of River Cauvery. |
NANJANAGUD
(115 Kms)
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Holy place & a Famous
Piligrim Centre with one of the Biggest Temples in Karnataka famous for
its Dravidian style of Architecture |
SOMANATHAPURA
(110 Kms)
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Keshava temple of 13th
century A.D. with exquisite stone carvings of Hoysala Period. |
TALAKADU
(150 Kms)
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Capital of Ganga Empire
in 6th Century A.D. has a number of temples namely, Vaidyeshwara, Pataleshwara,
Maruleshwara, Chodeshwara which are embeded in sand. |
NAGARAHOLE
(65 Kms)
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This Famous Wild Life
Santuary has a large population of Flora and Fauna and the house of the
famous King Cobra. |
MANGALORE
(180 Kms)
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This port
City is the nearest Air link to Parumpara. Apart from the Airport it
has many tourist attractions like Beaches, Temples etc., |
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