Homestay in Coorg is slowly
becoming a very sought after accommodation option. More popularly
called as the Scotland of India, Coorg is home to some of the most
beautiful and picturesque coffee plantations and has some of the most
exotic species of flora and fauna. A lot of people travel down to
Coorg to spend their weekends or short breaks. Coorg has also of the
best known spice gardens. The entire atmosphere of the place gives a
very refreshing feeling to the visitors who are tired after seeing
dust and pollution in the big cities. The
entire district of Coorg is well known for its greenery and misty
weather, but there are certain places which become more popular than
others. One such place is Iruppu Falls. Coorg has many waterfalls;
some are seasonal while some others re perennial. The gushing water
amidst green forests makes it very picturesque. Although the
waterfalls are not from great height, but the scene is still
mesmerizing.
River
Lakshmana Tirtha takes a 60 feet plunge amidst the green mountains to
turn into these falls.That is why these falls are also known as
Laksmana Falls. There are many other waterfalls the information can
be easily obtained from the Homestay in Coorg. These falls are
located in the Brahmagiri Range bordering the Wayanad district of
Kerala. These Falls are very famous as a tourist spot but being close
to a famous Shiva Temple it has also gained religious importance. A
very popular Shiva Temple called the Rameshwar Temple is situated
close to the falls. A lot of pilgrims come to visit the temple during
Shivratri. A mythological story is also associated with this place.
It is said that these fall were born from the arrow shot by Lord
Ram’s brother Lakshman while they were searching for Goddess Sita.
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