A Visit To Coorg - The Scotland Of India

Officially known as Kodagu, Coorg lies in the state of Karnataka, India. Located amidst lush greenery and breathtakingly beautiful mountains, this place is a must-visit for all the nature lovers and peace seekers. It's among the top most spectacular hill stations of India and is also budget-friendly. The best time to visit Coorg is from the month of September to April. The place has it all - Waterfalls, temples, tombs, view-points, elephant camp, monasteries , etc. And to top it all, it also has river-rafting, zipline, wall-climbing and water zorbing. Listing down some of the places to visit in this amazing location:

• Namdroling Monastery: The monastery is a home to 5,000 monks and nuns, a small school, a religious college and a hospital. Visit it to listen to the chants and the peaceful environment.

• Abbey Falls - A must visit place to enjoy the scenic beauty and to get completely lost in the greenery. The place has a waterfall and a beautiful bridge.

• Raja's Seat - A beautiful garden with a view point to watch the sunset. It used to be among the favorite spots of the king who would visit here along with his queen. Also, don't forget to take the toy train ride here!

• Dubare Elephant Camp - For all the animal lovers out there, pay a visit to the friendly elephants and get to feed and bathe them as well! It's situated right next to the river-rafting spot.

• Bamboo Forest - The place has a small activity area which contains zipline, archery, wall-climbing, water zorbing and much more. Inside the forest , you'll find beautiful deers and tons of bamboo trees.

• Madikeri Fort - This the fort where the king used to reside in the 17th century. The fort has a museum, small quarters for the servants and a palace.

• Raja's Tomb - Located on a hill top, this place has two tombs and a beautiful garden. The Centre tomb is of the king Veerarajendra and his queen.

Apart from the above mentioned places there are trekking spots, coffee and tea plantations, chocolate factories as well. If you ever pay a visit, don't forget to buy home-made chocolates!