Bhagamandala Microlighting
Bhagamandala is where Kaveri and Kanika
confluence while a third river Sujyothi joins
from the underground. Pilgrims come to take a
dip at the sangama (confluence). The
Bhaganandeshwara temple complex houses
three temples - Sri Bhaganandeshwara, Sri
Subramanya and Sri Narayana - all believed to
be over 10 centuries old. There is a lot of history
waiting for you at this site! One can enjoy these single or two-seater gliders
at Ponnampet near Coorg. An instructor will
educate you about the basics and once you
take off, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of
Coorg. These hand gliders can go up to a height
of 5,000 feet and also reach a top speed of 100
km/hr. The view while gliding is nothing short
of majestic!
Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary Tadiandamol Peak
Home to a host of animals including tigers,
leopards, jackals, porcupines, giant flying
squirrels, cobras, pythons and elephants, this
wildlife sanctuary located near Coorg gets it's
name from Talakaveri, the origin of the Kaveri
river. It is also an ideal place for trekking. The
best time to visit is between November and
April! At 5,724 feet, Tadiandamol is the highest peak
in Coorg and the ideal place for a trek. Just a
few kilometers from the peak is Padi
lgguthappa temple, one of the holiest temples
of the Kodavas. The trek is long and weary but
the peace and quiet at the top is definitely
worth all the effort!
Like I said earlier, being hailed as the Scotland
of India is no mean feat. so if you haven't been
to Coorg already, the next time you pack your
bags for a trip, you should be heading to
Southern Karnataka!