| Talakaveri: the place where the River Kaveri originates. The temple on the riverbanks here is dedicated to lord Brahma, and is one of only two temples dedicated to Brahma in India and Southeast Asia. Nisargadhama: A beautiful island and picnic spot near Kushalanagara, formed by the river Kaveri. Iruppu Falls: A sacred spot in south Kodagu in the Brahmagiri hill range. The Lakshmana Tirtha River flows nearby. Legend says that Rama and Lakshmana passed this way while searching for Sita. Sri Rama asked Lakshmana to fetch some drinking water for him. Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri hills and brought into being the river Lakshmanatirtha. The river descends into a cataract known as the Iruppu Falls. This place is said to possess the power to cleanse one's sins and is visited by thousands of devotees on Shivaratri day. Abbey Falls: a scenic waterfall 5 km from Madikeri. Dubare: mainly an elephant-capturing and training camp of the Forest Department at the edge of Dubare forest; on the bank of the river Kaveri along the Kushalanagara - Siddapur road. Nagarahole: a national park and wildlife resort. Bhagamandala: situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Kaveri and the Kanika. A third river, the Sujyothi, is said to join from underground. But the best thing to do is to experience the real coorg, their unique cuisine and their culture is by far the biggest attraction and to stay there at a home stay, you will find many established homestays like Sparkle, Irpu home stay, south side, etc Horticultural station Chettalli is an exellent experience for visitors who can find several varities of mandarins, very rare collections of fruit, flowers and a well-equipped polyhouse, plant and flower nursery. Chettalli has a well equipped coffee research lab such as soil testing, plant pathology, agronomy, antomology division and newly inaugurated coffee quality control, and cup tasting division are a different experiences for the visitors. | 
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