Mesmerising indeed-Abbey falls, Coorg
Located within a private coffee estate, this waterfall cascades down from a height of more than 70ft.It is less than 10km from Madikeri, the capital of Coorg district. The British had named it after the daughter of Coorg’s first chaplain. Known as Jessy falls, it is now called Abbey Falls. ‘Ábbi’ in Kodava means waterfalls.
As you walk down the half-km-long trail to the falls, you can smell coffee and spices all around. The roar of the falls from afar will entrance you. Several small streams come together in the winter and monsoon to gush down this waterfall. It then joins the Kaveri river.
Madikeri and nearby towns have a lot of spots that will capture the tourists’ eye. Old forts, museums and wildlife sanctuaries are some options you can explore. Those who love to trek can try the Brahmagiri peak or Tadiandamol peak.
Coorg is only five hours from Bangalore and four hours from Kannur in Kerala. There are buses and taxi jeeps plying this route. Quaint homestays make for comfortable accommodation.
