First rain is always a love at first sight moment for Indians who love every bit of rain after the long spells of scorching summer. It is also the time to enjoy the rains with quintessential chai pakora and soak in the aroma of the soil. For the nature lovers and travel enthusiasts, it is the time to pack their bags and travel to the beautiful, picturesque rain forests and hills. Today we recommend you 5 most beautiful places in Karnataka which is a must visit for everyone
- Coorg (Kodagu)– Also called the Scotland of India, Coorg is a very beautiful place with lush greenery all around and warm people to make your stay a memorable one. Situated at a distance of around 250 kilometres from Bengaluru, it takes 5 hours to reach there by road. Coorg is famous for its coffee plantations and the area is surrounded by many plantations. Apart from the coffee plantations, there are many places to visit in Coorg. Abbey Falls, Mandalpatti, Dubare Elephant Camp, Raja’s seat and Nisargadhama are some of the popular tourist places.
- Chikamagalur– Another beautiful place near Coorg is Chikamagalur. It is approximately 150 kilometres from Coorg and 240 kms from Bengaluru. It is famous for its hills and forests. Mulyangiri, the highest mountain peak of Karnataka is in Chikamagalur. One can visit some very scenic and picturesque places like Kemmangundi, and Baba Budangiri. It is also quite popular with trekkers and the view from the top is simply breathtaking.
- Agumbe– Thinking of Agumbe, it reminds of the small, sleepy village of Malgudi. Most part of the famous tv series of the 90s, “Malgudi Days” was shot in Agumbe. It is also known as the capital of the King Cobra due to the large number of king cobras found in the forests of Agumbe. It is surrounded by waterfalls one side and Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary on the other.
- Train Journey from Bengaluru to Mangalore in Vistadome– It has been rightly said that sometimes the journey is more beautiful than the destination. Hence at number 4 in our list is not a destination but a journey worth every penny. Take a train ride from Bengaluru to Mangalore in Vistadome coach during monsoons and enjoy the scenic views of the western ghats, rainforests, clouds, tunnels and numerous waterfalls along the way. Sometimes words fall short of describing the feelings and it is one such journey which can only be experienced and not described
- Jog Falls– The third highest waterfall in India is a sight to behold when river Shravathi is in her full flow during monsoon. Best time to visit Jog falls is between July-September and people can stay at Shravathi Adventure Camp to enjoy the view and experience the mesmerising beauty.
