Pushpagiri or Kumara Parvatha, at 1,712 metres (5,617 ft), is the highest peak in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. It is located in the Somwarpet Taluk, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Somwarpet in the northern part of Kodagu district on the border between Dakshina Kannada, Sakleshpur and Kodagu districts. It is 6th highest peak of Karnataka.

Kumara Parvatha is popular destination for the people who are interested in exploring and trekking. Trekkers especially from Mysore and Bangalore visit this place for trekking. As of now, there are no facilities or amenities to get there. The trekkers will have to take with them food and water that will be sufficient for their entire trekking and they will have to get the help of the guides (difficult to find) who are thoroughly familiar with the place.

Although from distance the mountain looks as if one single peak but in reality, it has three peaks called ‘Shesha Parvatha’, ‘Siddha Parvatha’ and ‘Kumara Parvatha’. The Shesha Parvatha faces to the south and looks like a serpent with seven hoods. The Siddha Parvatha, another part of the mountain and it is inaccessible. It is believed that Shri Vishnuthirthacharya is performing penance here even now.

One will have to cross the Shesha Parvatha, to reach the Kumara Parvatha. The Trekking at Kumara Parvatha can be done in two stages:

1st Stage: The starting point for trekking is Kukke Subrahmanya village and Bhattara Mane (House of Bhat family) is the ending point for the trekking. The trekking at this stage of Kumara Parvatha goes through a densely covered forest and this stretch is infested by leeches and snakes. This is the stopover point for the trek and is also used for the night stay usually during the return journey as the trek can not be completed in a single day due to its toughness and distance.

2nd Stage: From Bhattara Mane the route is little flatter for about 1.5 km and consists of going over small hills. The trekkers need to register with a forest office check post at this stage. There are two observations platforms between the Bhattara mane and the Mantapa. The rise from here is slow and the mountain face is covered with thick green grass. This stage concludes near the top of the mountain which is covered with thick forest.

The view from the top of Kumara Parvatha is very beautiful. The forests with their myriad trees and the agriculture fields of Dakshina Kannada smiling with magnificence of tender crop in the west, the estates of Kodagu in the south east, the plains of Mysore clad in green in the north-east and Western Ghats standing up right like the soldiers on guard provide a feast for the sore eyes.

Chiklihole dam is a small reservoir built across the river Chiklihole flowing through the Cauvery basin of Karnataka. The dam is located near the town of Nanjarayapattana that lies between Madikeri and Kushalnagar in the Kodagu or Coorg district of Karnataka. The best part about the location of the dam is that it stands at a distance of just 5 km from the Dubare forest.

The beautiful surrounding of this water body is a sight to behold. The tranquility of the place is enhanced by the green meadow covering one side of the reservoir and lush green forests covering the other side.

The unique shape of the dam in itself is a great attraction for visitors. The dam has a semi-circular structure without any crest gates. With the increase in inflow, the water overflows like foam on curved structure and offers a breath taking sight to visitors.

Honnamana Kere is a lake and holy place in Doddamalthe near the village of Sulimalthe, 6 km away from Somwarpet town of Coorg in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the biggest lake in Kodagu, and once a year, during the Gowri festival, a special pooja is conducted and a ‘Bagina’ which consists of the belongings of goddess Honamma is presented to the lake.

With a plethora of fun and adventurous activities up its sleeve, Honnamana Kere is that perfect holiday packaged into one lake!

Honnamana Kere is a serene lake in Coorg where you can enjoy boating and fishing in the peaceful ambiance of nature and soak yourself in the beauty of the surreal surroundings.

The Harangi Reservoir is located near Hudgur village, Somwarpet taluk in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The reservoir is formed by a masonry dam built across the river Harangi, a tributary of the Kaveri. The dam is located about 9 km away from the heart of Kushalnagar town.

The Harangi originates in the Pushpagiri Hills of Western Ghats in Kodagu, Karnataka. Heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon is the source of water in the catchment area of Harangi river which is about 717 km². The length of the Harangi from its origin to the confluence with the Kaveri river is 50 km. The Harangi joins the Kaveri near Kudige in Somwarpet taluk.

Nisargadhama is a series of small and large islands on the Cauvery river near to Kushalnagar town in Coorg district of Karnataka. There are many shallow portions of the river through which one can just walk through. Other activities here include elephant rides and boating. Its an excellent place to spend an evening. This island has an area of around 25 acres most part filled by Bamboo and valuable trees. The Forest has a small reserved area for Deer’s, Peacocks, Monkey’s, and Elephants. Hotels, Restaurants and Shopping Stores active all time in the year with accommodations including lodges, resorts are located in the entrance of Kaveri Nisargadhama. It is the pleasant place to relax from work pressure.

This island has attractions including Boating, Elephant Rides, Swimming in selected places in Kaveri River in summer season (Prohibited in Monsoon), Hanging Bridge is the famous attraction here which connects to the island, Bamboo house, and rare birds.

This is the place for wide forest who looking for relax within natural beauty and there are many gaming facilities arranged for kids, really worth to visit this place.

In Kaveri Nisargadhama:

• Elephant Safari
• Playground for Kids
• Animals (Monkey, Elephants, Peacock, Birds and Deer)
• Hanging Bridge
• Boating
• Bamboo House
• Walking within Bamboo trees
• Swimming in the Kaveri River (Prohibited in rainy season)

Kaveri Nisargadhama also has a forest department run guest house and treetop bamboo cottages. The Kaveri Nisargadhama resort has 10-15 cottages and 5 bamboo cottages.

Distance from Kaveri Nisargadhama

• Kushalanagar: 2 km
• Madikeri: 30 km
• Mysore: 70 km

Mallalli Falls is situated in the northern region of Kodagu District, Karnataka. Mallalli falls is situated in the foothills of pushpagiri mountains, around 25 km from Somwarpet and 265 km from Bangalore. The Kumaradhara river is the main watercourse for this waterfall. It later flows through Kukke Subrahmanya and merges with the Netravati -the lifeline of Mangalore at Uppinangadi

The Water in the falls in only during the monsoon season and there is no availability of water during the other seasons, hence it is advisable for the tourists to travel during the monsoon season to visit the Mallalli falls. the other point to be kept in mind is about the very bad conditions of the roads leading to the falls and even the 4×4 jeeps have a tough time to pass through these roads.

Tourists are also advised to be doubly careful about the dangerous leaches and the poisonous snakes and other deadly insects which are in the area and the tourists have to always watch out for any such harmful creatures.

The best time to visit the falls is between 6 am to 6 pm; after which the area becomes dark and it is not safe for the people visiting the falls as there is no basic security provided to this place since it is out of bounds for any of the authorities to reach this location to secure and safeguard the people visiting the place.

The Kumaradhara river is the main watercourse for this falls. The Kumaradhara later passes through Kukke Subrahmanya and merges with the Netravati- the lifeline of Mangalore at Uppinangadi where lakhs of devotees congregate to see the sangam.

A mesmerizing spot that is a must-visit for travellers, this majestic waterfall looks particularly beautiful during the monsoons.

Overview

Coorg is famous for its greenery, which gives the region its characteristic charm. Mallalli Falls are an exemplary of this, leaving you enchanted for the rest of your life. Set in the Western Ghats, the waterfall is an idyllic place for nature-lovers. This place is nestled among green forests and stunning peaks and is quite famous as a trekking destination. The falls plunge from a height of 62 m from the sea level. During the rainy season, the aura of this place becomes more mesmerizing as the volume of the Kumaradhara River increases, making the falls a foaming-white ribbon of crystal clear droplets.

This, combined with the surrounding greenery, make the whole area pristine and beautiful, taking your breath away every step of the way. Mallalli Falls are hardly 2.8 km from the village of Bidalli and around 26 km from Somwarpet. So, once you reach Coorg, pack your camera, with lots of space in the memory card, of course, and head off to this wonderful place for a memorable holiday experience!