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Places to Visit
Harangi Backwaters
The Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery (or Thegchog Namdrol Shedrub Dargye Ling) is the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. Located in Bylakuppe, part of the Mysuru district of the state of Karnataka, the monastery is home to a sangha community of over five thousand lamas (both monks and nuns), a junior high school named Yeshe Wodsal Sherab Raldri Ling, a religious college (or shedra for both monks and nuns) and hospital.
Harangi Dam
Chiklihole dam is a small reservoir built across the river Chiklihole flowing through the Cauvery basin of Karnataka. The dam is located near the town of Nanjarayapattana that lies between Madikeri and Kushalnagar in the Kodagu or Coorg district of Karnataka. The best part about the location of the dam is that it stands at a distance of just 5 km from the Dubare forest.
Nisargadhama Exotic Bird Park
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The Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery (or Thegchog Namdrol Shedrub Dargye Ling) is the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. Located in Bylakuppe, part of the Mysuru district of the state of Karnataka, the monastery is home to a sangha community of over five thousand lamas (both monks and nuns), a junior high school named Yeshe Wodsal Sherab Raldri Ling, a religious college (or shedra for both monks and nuns) and hospital.
Namdroling Monastery
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The Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery in Bylakuppe is the world’s largest teaching centre of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Home to more than five thousand monks and nuns, the campus includes a junior high school, a religious college, and its own hospital.
What to expect: serene temple architecture, vibrant murals, soft chanting in the prayer halls, and a calm, contemplative atmosphere that lets you slow down and simply take it all in.
Chiklihole Reservoir
Chiklihole Dam is a quiet reservoir built across the Chiklihole River, part of the wider Cauvery basin in Karnataka. Set near Nanjarayapattana, between Madikeri and Kushalnagar, this hidden spot sits just 5 km from the Dubare forest, making it an easy and scenic detour for travellers.
What to expect: wide open water, peaceful views, soft breezes, and a calm, uncrowded setting, perfect for a slow walk, photographs, or a quiet break in nature.
Dubare Elephant Camp
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Dubare is renowned for its elephant camp, set along the banks of the Kaveri in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. Managed by the Karnataka Forest Department, it serves as a key base for the state’s elephants and is supported by Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR), the ecotourism wing of Karnataka Tourism. The region also features attractions like Nisargadhama and Veerabhoomi.
What to expect: gentle river landscapes, close-up elephant interactions, forest walks, and a peaceful natural setting ideal for slow exploration.
Harangi Backwaters
A quiet stretch of water surrounded by open landscapes and gentle breezes. Just minutes from the estate, it’s one of those rare spots where time feels slow and the scenery stays untouched.
What to expect: soft sunsets, peaceful walks, wide views, and a calm, crowd-free atmosphere perfect for unwinding.
Harangi Dam
The Harangi Reservoir sits near Hudgur village in Somwarpet taluk, formed by a masonry dam built across the Harangi River, a tributary of the Kaveri. It lies about 9 km from the centre of Kushalnagar, making it an easy and scenic stop for travellers.
What to expect: calm waters, open views, gentle breezes, and a peaceful, uncrowded setting ideal for slow drives, photos, or a quiet break in nature.
Nisargadhama Exotic Bird Park
Kaveri Nisargadhama is a natural river island formed by the Kaveri near Kushalnagar in Kodagu. Dense forest, bamboo groves, and gentle river views make it one of the region’s most serene nature escapes.
What to expect: shaded trails, hanging bridges, riverside spots, and quiet corners perfect for slow walks and family visits.
From quiet riverbanks to forest trails, monasteries, backwaters and hidden viewpoints, the area around Eco-Habitat is filled with calm, nature rich experiences. Everything is close enough for an easy outing, yet far enough to feel untouched. Step out, explore, and let the landscape set the pace.
Namdroling Monastery
The Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery in Bylakuppe is the world’s largest teaching centre of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Home to more than five thousand monks and nuns, the campus includes a junior high school, a religious college, and its own hospital.
What to expect: serene temple architecture, vibrant murals, soft chanting in the prayer halls, and a calm, contemplative atmosphere that lets you slow down and simply take it all in.
Chiklihole Reservoir
Chiklihole Dam is a quiet reservoir built across the Chiklihole River, part of the wider Cauvery basin in Karnataka. Set near Nanjarayapattana, between Madikeri and Kushalnagar, this hidden spot sits just 5 km from the Dubare forest, making it an easy and scenic detour for travellers.
What to expect: wide open water, peaceful views, soft breezes, and a calm, uncrowded setting, perfect for a slow walk, photographs, or a quiet break in nature.
Dubare Elephant Camp
Dubare is renowned for its elephant camp, set along the banks of the Kaveri in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. Managed by the Karnataka Forest Department, it serves as a key base for the state’s elephants and is supported by Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR), the ecotourism wing of Karnataka Tourism. The region also features attractions like Nisargadhama and Veerabhoomi.
What to expect: gentle river landscapes, close-up elephant interactions, forest walks, and a peaceful natural setting ideal for slow exploration.
Dubare Elephant Camp
Dubare is renowned for its elephant camp, set along the banks of the Kaveri in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. Managed by the Karnataka Forest Department, it serves as a key base for the state’s elephants and is supported by Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR), the ecotourism wing of Karnataka Tourism. The region also features attractions like Nisargadhama and Veerabhoomi.
What to expect: gentle river landscapes, close-up elephant interactions, forest walks, and a peaceful natural setting ideal for slow exploration.
Chiklihole Reservoir
Chiklihole Dam is a quiet reservoir built across the Chiklihole River, part of the wider Cauvery basin in Karnataka. Set near Nanjarayapattana, between Madikeri and Kushalnagar, this hidden spot sits just 5 km from the Dubare forest, making it an easy and scenic detour for travellers.
What to expect: wide open water, peaceful views, soft breezes, and a calm, uncrowded setting, perfect for a slow walk, photographs, or a quiet break in nature.
Namdroling Monastery
Kaveri Nisargadhama is a natural river island formed by the Kaveri near Kushalnagar in Kodagu. Dense forest, bamboo groves, and gentle river views make it one of the region’s most serene nature escapes.
What to expect: shaded trails, hanging bridges, riverside spots, and quiet corners perfect for slow walks and family visits.
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