Saturday, January 30, 2016

My Travel Notes - Coorg, a rejuvenating trip, November 7 & 8th 2015

Banglore to Coorg. A night drive and this was my first time. We were four of us. Red i10 car.


After attending my friend's daughter birthday party, we started from Banglore at 12:30 am (midnight) and reached Coorg at 7:30 am. Bravo!!! Middle of the night on a highway we had a selfie. He..he..:)


The coffee-estate-staying area was really peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful place surrounded by absolute nature. I really wanted to stay there all day to cherish its luxury. But its a trip and you should not restrain yourself inside four walls. Right!

Had a hot and refreshing bath. I was starving. Few minutes later we were served with breakfast. Menu - Dosas with chutnies. The food was home prepared and it was ultimate, we relished it completely.

Later consumed coffee. Consuming coffee in middle of a coffee estate, superb experience!

First time visit always has its uncertainty elements. That's what makes it more interesting and exciting. Puts you in exploration mode!

Here is the snapshot of the two day Coorg trip.

Day - I

(i) Tala Cauvery - the birth place of cauvery river: its an auspicious place for me. I have never been at a place where the river starts. Its so cool. The climbing up the hill, oh! God. The whole energy got drained. It took us some time to regain ourselves even after reaching the top. But after struggle there is always a happiness. The clouds gave us shade and cool air refreshened us. It seems Agasthyaa munivar (one of saptha rishies) mediated here. Wow. Super.

(ii) Bhagamandala Temple and Triveni sangamam. The vegetable oil painting on the walls of the temple amazed me. Near by was Triveni. The three rivers meeting at one place. We all sat there with our legs till knees inside the river for a pedicure treatment by fishes. Fish therapy.

(iii) Abbay Falls - excellent. The view from the hanging/suspended bridge was very nice. I heard that when you go in perfect season (probably June - July, need to check), due to the drizzle from the water fall one might get drenched completely if he/she would stand for couple of minutes on this bridge.


(iv) Raja's Seat - spectacular sun setting. I rushed a little to capture the sun set. When we reached there I was little disappointed thinking that we had missed the sunset. Only when some people started to stare, we too came to know that it was happening at that moment. Clicked couple of snaps. A peaceful evening atmosphere.


(v) Omkareshwar Temple: The temple premises had a small man made pond. There were ducks taking evening patrol in that pond. Nice setting.

But that day's trip did not end there. We still were figuring out how to reach the coffee estate bungalow. It was a thrill to drive inside thick woods. Finally we reached.

I was really expecting a big chit chat while having dinner and there after. But the day's roaming made us all exhausted and we all dozed off. I even forgot to cover myself with a blanket. Had a good night sleep.

Day - II

Chilki Reservoir Dam
Dubare Elephant Camp + Rafting
Nisargadama Island + horse riding
Tibetian Golden Temple :-)


On the way back to Banglore we stopped at Maddura Tiffany. Great evening time snack, Vada + Tea - yummy!

Then we drove and reached Banglore. I bid good byes to my friends. Boarded the Chennai train.

A memorable trip :)

Photography: M Manikanda Prabhu

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