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Introduction

Bhagamandala:This place is a temple town situated 30 kms from Madikeri. Here Cauvery is at its confluence with river Kannike and Sujyothi. The temple is built in the multi-roofed Kerala style, resembling temples of distant Nepal.

Talacauvery:   This sacred place is situated at a distance of 7 kms from Bhagamandala. This is the birth place of the river Cauvery and a spot of immense religious significance. Legend has it that Goddess Cauvery makes her appearance once a year during Tulamasa, when thousands gather to take a sacred dip. There are steps leading to Bramhagiri Hills, at a height of 300 ft. from where, Kudremukh, Chamundi Hills, Wynad and Nilgiris are visible.

Cauvery Nisarga Dhama:Situated at a distance of 2 kms from Kushalnagar on the Mysore-Madikeri Road, this picnic spot was established in 1988. This is a man-made island with an area of 65 acres. The entrance to this spot is through a hanging bridge. Machans (tree top shelters) and Pargola (wall less shelters) are found here. Tourists can stay in brick cottages or log cabins. There is a canteen, pedal boating, elephant riding and deer park are added attractions to this place.

Abbi Falls:This beautiful waterfall is situated at a distance of 5 km from Madikeri in a private coffee estate. Abbi in Kodava dialect means "falls". This majestic stream falls is much admired and is frequently visited.

Irupu Falls:This refreshing cascade of water is situated at a distance of 48 kms from Virajpet on the way to Nagarhole. It is also a place of pilgrimage. The Shiva temple here is said to have been dedicated by Lord Rama himself on the banks of River Lakshmanatheertha a tributary to the river Cauvery.

Omkareshwara Temple :Built by Kodagu King Lingaraja in 1820, this temple is remarkable for its square shape in the Mohammedan style, with an impressive dome in the centre and four minarets - like tumets at the corners, surrounded by Basavas or sacred Bulls. On the top of the dome is a guilded ball, with a weather clock. All window frames are tastefully sculpted blocks with solid brass bars. A large tank in front of the temple gives it a serene atmosphere.

EXCURSIONS

Chettali Orange & Coffee Research Station (24 Km/15 mile): Run by the Government, many interesting experiments and research on the production of coffee are conducted here. It is on the Mercara, Siddapur-Virajpet road. Enroute to the farm is the Coffee Board.

Bhagamandala (35 Km/21 mile): It is here that the river Cauvery merges with the Kannike. There are three important temples above the confluence of teh rivers dedicated  to Bhagamandaleswara, Subramanya and Vishnu. During an annual festival which falls in October/November the temple is illuminated by thousands of oil lamps. A Central Apiary located here, is a unique centre for demonstration and research-cum-training in modern methods of bee keeping.

Karangi(38 Km/23 mile):A reservoir and dam located here, make it a popular picnic spot.

Kudige(40 Km/25 mile): A model agricultural farm with a basic Training College for teachers.

Talakaveri(44 Km/27 mile): It is the source of the River Cauvery situated on the slopes of the Brahmagiri Hill, 4187 ft. above sea level. On the auspicious Tula Sankaramana(usually on 17th October every year) as the sun enters Libra, water gushes out from a Chondike. According to legend, Goddess Cauvery makes her appearance in this form of a gushing spring. This region is also associated with the Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata.

Nagarhole(80 Km/50 mile): The Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 284 sq.km. with tropical and deciduous forests and belts of swampy ground at the head of small streams. It derives its name from it's snake like winding streams. The place gives an excellent opportunity to the visitors to see wild animals.

Irupu(91 Km/57 mile): A well known pilgrim centre, associated with Rama, hero of the great epic Ramayana. There is a Shiva Temple here on the banks of the river Ramathirtha, said to have been built by Rama. On Mahashivarathri, thousands of pilgrims gather here to take a holy bath.

TOURIST OFFICE:Tourist Bureau, Department of Tourism, Govt. of Karnataka, PWD Travellers Bungalow, Madikere.Tel: 26580.

The Manager, Hotel Mayura Valley View (KSTDC), Raja's Seat, Madikere, Tel: 28287.