சென்னையிலிருந்து 3 நாட்கள் பயணமாக கூர்க்-கை நோக்கி, நண்பர்களோடு புகைவண்டியில் பயணம்.
மைசூர் சந்திப்பு தான் கூர்கிற்கு அருகிலுள்ள புகைவண்டி நிலையம். மைசூரிலிருந்து கூர்க் நோக்கி Van ல் பயணித்தோம்.
Mysore Railway Junction
Dubare - Cauvery Rafting
நீச்சல் தெரியாவிட்டாலும், இந்த River Rafting தான் இப்பயணத்தின் உச்சம் !!!
இங்கு காவேரியின் அகலம் குறைவு தான், ஆனால் நீரில் வேகம் அதிகம். இவ்வூரின் பசுமையைப் பார்க்கையில் ஏனோ ஏக்கமாய்; உள்ளுக்குள் திருச்சியின் அகன்ற, வறண்டக் காவேரி கண்ணீராய் !!!!!
குறிஞ்சி நிலத்தில் விளையும் பயிர்களுக்குப் பதிலாய் நன்செய் பயிர்களாய் ... விவசாயத்திலும் அரசியல் ... ????!!!!
The elephants for the Mysore Dussehra were trained at Dubare elephant camp. At present, after logging operations have ceased, the elephants have been practically retired except for giving some rides to tourists.
In addition to elephant training camp, Nisargadhama and Veerabhoomi are the other main attractions of the forest area.
There are opportunities for trekking, elephant rides, fishing, and river rafting. these activities are hosted by Jungle Lodges and resorts. The Forest Department also conducts some treks along well-defined routes.
Coorg Cauvery Rafting has started river rafting in Dubare 15 kms from Kushalnagar.
From the month May to August -7 Kms floating white water rafting crossing 7 rapids.
Rest of the months – 30 Minutes 1.5 Kms still water rafting & Swimming provided with life jackets.
Raja's Seat
Raja's Seat (Seat of the King) is a seasonal garden of flowers and artificial fountains. It is one of the most important tourist spots in maidekeri of Coorg District. It is 270 km away from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka.
A pleasant spectacle of refreshing layers of greenery, chain of high and low-rise-mountains attired with mist, the Raja Garden is one-time-favourites of Kings of Kodagu who used to watch the setting sun, and spend time with their queens here. The structure is small square in brick and mortar of four pillars bridged by arches, enhanced by beautiful surroundings. This lovely spot was a favourite place of recreation for the Rajas and hence was permanently associated with them. It is built on a high level ground with a commanding view of the cliffs and valleys to the west. Early in the morning as the sun is just rising in the east, the mist shrouded valley below offers a rare sight. The golden light of the setting sun is a splendor to watch. There is also an attraction of the Toy Train for children.
Bhagamandala Temple
It is a common practice for pilgrims to take a dip in the triveni sangama and perform rituals to their ancestors before proceeding to Talakaveri, the birthplace of Kaveri. During Tula Sankramana which falls on October 17 or 18th, pilgrims assemble here in large numbers.
A short distance from the triveni sangama, there is a famous temple known as Sri Bhagandeshwara temple, where Bhagandeshwara (Ishwara), Subramanya, Mahavishnu and Ganapati idols are installed. This place is also known as Bhagandeshwara Kshetra, from which the name Bhagamandala is derived. The temples in this area are built in Karavali(West Coast) style.
தலக் காவேரி / Talakaveri
புண்ணிய பூமி ... பொன்னியின் பிறப்பிடம் ... வருடந்தோறும் தஞ்சை இருகரை புரள காவேரி அன்னை பாதம் பதிக்க வேண்டுவதைத் தவிர நமக்கு மனதில் வேறொன்றும் எழவில்லை !!!
Talakaveri is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river Kaveri. It is located by Brahmagiri hill near Bhagamandala in Kodagu district, Karnataka, 1,276 m. above sea level.
மலை உச்சியில் மழையில் நனைந்து பாருங்கள் ... மழையில் கறைந்து போவீர்கள் ... என் வாழ்நாளில் என்னை மறந்த சிலத் தருணங்களில் இதுவும் ஒன்று !!!!!
Abbey Falls
About 8 Kms from Madikeri is the beautiful waterfall and picnic spot, where the Abbey cascades 70 ft down to flow as a small river. A path through coffee and cardamom plantation off the main road adds to the attraction of the perennial waterfall. Enjoy the gushing, roaring beauty but a desire to take a dip in the cool waters may prove to be risky.
Raja's tomb / Gaddige
Gaddige or the tombs of Virarajendra and Lingarajendra at Madikeri is one of the important monuments of Coorg. The royal tombs on a hillock to the north of Madikeri provides a commanding view of the town. Lingarajendra's tomb was built in 1820. There are also the tombs of a Raja's priest and that of two army commanders. A commemorative plaque, eulogizing the bravery of General Biddanda Bopu who fought.
Tipu Sultan has been recorded by Dodda Veerarajendra in an inscription. The tombs are in the style of Muhammadan edifices with domes in the center and turrets at the angles. The bars of windows made of brass have fine engravings.
Omkareshwara Temple
This temple built by Lingaraja in 1820 is a perfect blend of Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Siva, and the Siva Linga brought from Kashi (Varanasi) has been installed here.
Bylakuppe / Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple)
திபெத்தியர்களுக்கான இவ்விடத்தை பார்க்கையில் ஈழத்துத் தமிழர்களை ஏன் புறந்தள்ளியது இந்திய அரசு, எமக்கு புரியாத அரசியல் ????!!!!!
Bylakuppe is home to two of the many Tibetian settlements in India, established by Lugsum Samdupling (in 1961) and Dickyi Larsoe (in 1969). It is located to the west of the Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The twin town Kushalanagara is about 6 kilometers from Bylakuppe.
Krishna Raja Sagara / Brindavan Gardens.
Krishna Raja Sagara, also popularly known as KRS, is the name of both a lake and the dam that creates it. It is located close to the settlement of Krishnarajasagara. The dam is across Kaveri River, in Mandya District near Mysore in Karnataka state, India. There is an ornamental garden attached to the dam, called Brindavan Gardens.
Dam
The dam was built across river Kaveri, the life giving river for the Mysore and Mandya districts, in 1924. Apart from being the main source of water for irrigation in the most fertile Mysore and Mandya, the reservoir is the main source of drinking water for all of Mysore city and almost the whole of Bangalore city, the capital of the state of Karnataka. The water released from this dam is further used as an important source of water in the state of Tamil Nadu, which has its own Mettur dam in the Salem district. Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya served as the chief engineer during the construction of this dam. The dam is named for the then ruler of the Mysore Kingdom, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.
Brindavan Gardens
The Brindavan Gardens is a show garden that has a botanical park, with fountains, as well as boat rides beneath the dam. Diwans of Mysore planned and built the gardens in connection with the construction of the dam. KRS Dam was the first to install automated Crest gates during 1920 which was initiated by Sir. M V. Display items include a musical fountain. Various biological research departments are housed here. There is a guest house, and a four star luxury heritage hotel Royal Orchid for tourists.
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