Coorg

Tala Kaveri...

Coorg (also called as Kodagu) is meant for coffee plantations became a part of Karnataka State in 1956. The Kodagu people, Kodavas are known for their distinguished martial character and traditions, and their distinct cuisine. Madikeri, the capital town is a greeny mountain with bamboo, sandalwood, teak wood, rosewood forests with streams of Kaveri river. Madikeri and its surroundings are suitable for trekking and nature walks. About 45 kms from Madikeri, at an altitude of 1300m , we can able to visit the source of River Kaveri(Holy river of South India) Tala Kaveri with a small shrine built around the spring.