Our Kodagu trip

I am back from my short but rejuvenating vacation at Coorg. Nopes, I am not gonna write a detailed travelogue but will mention the highlights of the trip. I shall post the pictures of this trip very soon.:)

• Our unplanned halt at Shravanabelagola- The breathtaking view and the Gomateshwara statue made up for the 650 steps ascent in the hot, scorching sun. It is definitely worth the visit.
• Talakaveri and bhagamandala- Loved visiting the bhagandeshwara temple and talakaveri- the birth place of river kaveri. The drive to these places are very scenic and beautiful.
• Tibetan temple and monastery at Bylakuppe- Visiting this place was an unique experience. The golden temple with giant Buddha statues has a very cheerful, colorful outlook. I felt as if I were in Tibet especially when I saw the monks, tibetan schools and the tibetan colonies at Bylakuppe. The music and the chants at the monastery and the temple altogether leave you with a memorable experience.
• Dubaare elephant camp- The place where I enjoyed the most. There are approximately 11 elephants here; their ages ranging from 2 years to 82 years. We get an opportunity to give them a bath, feed them and also ride them. So we almost spent 2 and a half hours there. It was an amazing experience being so close to those humongous but tender creatures. It was a great merriment watching the 2 year old parashurama ( that is the name of the baby elephant) chasing a dog. It was also good fun playing in the stream and walking through it (you can take the boat if you want).
• Chikkihole reservoir- Not a famous tourist spot. So you will find this place isolated. But it is a beautiful scenic place that is worthy a visit.
  
• The greenery especially the coffee plantations that make you wanna stay there forever.:)