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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

The place has a history of having the king of Coorg to spend his time witnessing the scenic and panoramic vistas of the place. Raja’s Seat is one of the best attractions in Coorg to watch the majestic sunrise or the fiery sunset.  It is a fantastic spot for recreational activities in Coorg.Raja’s seat sets in a glorious garden of seasonal colourful flowers and musical fountain shows. There is also a toy train that runs through the garden entertaining both adults and children. Raja’s Seat has such an unerring location that it overlooks a valley bathing in green and a horizon doused in all shades of blue and orange.Height: Approximately 160 ft above sea level.Location: Stuart Hill, Madikeri, Karnataka 571201Best Time to visit: November to March (winter season)Entry fee: INR 5 per person. INR 20 per head for Toy train ride and INR 40 for parking.Timings: 6 PM to 8 PM on Monday to Friday and 6 PM to 7:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The musical fountain show starts at 7:00 PM on weekdays and 6:45 AM to 7:20 PM on weekends.Average time required to visit the place: 1 to 2 hours.Distance from Madikeri Bus Stand: Approximately 1 KM from Madikeri bus stand.Check Out: Recreational activities in Coorg