Birding Tours in Coorg

The fort is situated in the centre of Madikeri and is one of the famous places to visit in Coorg. The monument dates back to the 17th century when king Muddu Raja had constructed a mud structure as Madikeri Fort. Since then, the fort has seen many changes and was captured by many rulers like Tipu Sultan, Dodda Virarajendra etc. In its proud walls, the fort hosts a temple, a prison, a museum and also an Anglican Church. The fort is an architectural symbol of the bygone era where right at the entrance, there are two stone replicas of elephants standing huge at the corners, the grand clock tower, a tortoise sculpture, a small sone made a square mantapa etc are few of the prominent designs which draw visitors eyes.Height: 110 feet tall building.Location: Madikeri Fort, Stuart Hill, Madikeri, Karnataka 571201Best Time to visit: Any time of the day is a good time for visiting Madikeri Fort.Entry fee: No entry feeTimings: 9 AM to 5:30 pm on all days of the week except Monday.Average time required to visit the place: 2 hours.Distance from Madikeri Bus Stand: Approximately 700 to 800 M.

This refreshing waterfall gushes and pounds on the rock with full force especially during the rains and the roars echoes in the valley. The entire set up is gorgeous and looks right out of a storybook. Abbey falls is a part of river Cauvery or Kaveri in Karnataka that falls from an elevation of 70 feet making an astounding natural scene fro the shutterbugs to capture in the lenses. Trekking trails of Coorg are littered around the falls region. To get a better view of these falls, you can walk over the hanging bridge.The falls is under a private supervision and is amid stretches of the long coffee plantation. The green backdrop and the white foamy fall combine together to attract hordes of tourists every year from all across the country. It is one of the most visited tourist places in Coorg.Height: Falls from a height of 70 feetLocation: Abbey falls Madikeri, 571252, Hoskeri, KarnatakaBest Time to visit: October to February.Entry fee: INR 15 per headTimings: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM on all seven days of the week.Average time required to visit the place: 1 to 2 hours.Distance from Madikeri Bus Stand: Approximately 10 KMMust Read: 8 Mesmerising Waterfalls in Coorg

This stunning waterfall does not only captivates the beholder’s eyes but makes one fall in love with its unparalleled beauty. Falling along the Brahmagiri Mountain range of a tributary originating from river Cauvery. Irupu falls is also known as Lakshmana Tirtha Falls and this is the hidden splendour of Coorg, a very famous and picturesque spot. While on your route to Brahmagiri peak, Iruppu fall is one of the major attraction en route along with the trekking routes to Narimale forest camp.Height: 170 Feet.Location: Kurchi, Karnataka 571250Best Time to Visit: Monsoon season and winter season.Entry fee: INR 50 per head.Timings: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM on all days of the week.Average time required to visit the place: 3 to 4 hours.Distance from Madikeri Bus Stand: Approximately 75 KM.Suggested Read: Coorg to Bangalore Travel Guide