Coorg Trails - Trip to Scotland of India

Video of our trip to Coorg (June 2015). Video & Stills: Stanley Valliath Thomas Camera: Sony Xperia Z & Nikon D3100 Music: www.bensound.com (Creative Commons License) Madikeri (at Coorg) is a well known hill station in Karnataka. It is situated 252 km from Bangalore, and it is the headquarters of the district Kodagu. It has mesmerizing mountain ranges all over with luscious greenery and the tranquil waters of the Cauvery River flowing through the hilly area. Madikeri gives a rejuvenating feel to those who visit this place, hence attracting a lot of tourists. It is known for its beautiful coffee, tea, and cardamom plantations. It is referred to as the Scotland of India and is said that its scenic beauty dragged the British to this tourist spot nearly 100 years ago. The hill resort also has a lot of ancient history attached to it with the Great Madikeri Fort. (Source: http://travel.siliconindia.com)