River Cauvery is treated as the mother Goddess by the Kodavas. The place is on the Brahmagiri range known as Agnigiri, Vaugiri and Gangagiri in the puranas. It originates from a one mete pit, "Brahma Kundike" According to local legends Kavera muni Pleased Lord Brahma by his unflinehing penance at Brahmagiri. He was blessed with a daughter Cauvery. She was married to sage Agastya. Once Agastya left Cauvery in his water pitcher (Kaamandala) and went on a mission. Cauvery overflowd from the vessel from here forming a river. At the place of origin of the river is a small mantapa known as Jyothi Mantapa Which has an eternal lamp buring in its front is instaled by sage Agastya. There is an Aswath (Pipal) Three, where it is believed Agastya worshipped Lord Aswatha Narayana. There is an also a shrine of Ganesha. The height of brahmagiri hill is about 300 ft with one can have a magnificent view of the sunset from here.

About 8 Kms from Madikeri is the beautiful waterfall and picnic spot, where the Abbey cascades 70 ft down to flow as a small river. A path through coffee and cardamom plantation off the main road adds to the attraction of the perennial waterfall. Enjoy the gushing, roaring beauty but a desire to take a dip in the cool waters may prove to be risky.

The Nagarahole game sanctuary was constituted in 1955, and extends over 111 sq. miles of reserved forests in the eastern region of the district. The game sanctuary comprises three forest ranges namely, Nagarahole, Kallahalla & Thitimathi. The sanctuary is situated at the distance of 85 kms from Madikeri, and is close to Heggadadevanakote of Mysore district. It is accessible by a good all weather motorable road from Thithimati, which branches of from Mysore & Madikeri.

There is a forest lodge here. The sanctuary affords an excellent opportunity to the visitors to see wild animals of all kinds, from the majestic elephant and the graceful deer to the wily Jackal moving about in their natural surroundings unmindful of intruders.

Most of the South Indian species of animals are represented in the game sanctuary, wild Elephants, Bison, Spotted Deer, Sambur, barking Deer, wild Pig and sloth Bear are commonly met with. Tigers and Panthers are also occasionally seen. The elephant camps of forest department, on the banks of the Lakshmanatheertha river, are another attraction to the visitors. There is a motor van for the visitor to go round the sanctuary and provision of other facility.

Most of the South Indian species of animals are represented in the game sanctuary, wild Elephants, Bison, Spotted Deer, Sambur, barking Deer, wild Pig and sloth Bear are commonly met with. Tigers and Panthers are also occasionally seen. The elephant camps of forest department, on the banks of the Lakshmanatheertha river, are another attraction to the visitors. There is a motor van for the visitor to go round the sanctuary and provision of other facility.

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A reservoir with picturesque spot is one of the main attractive tourist centre at a distance of 9 kms from Kushalnagar. Best season to visit is between August and December. Private buses are available or you can hire a taxi from Kushalnagar.

Another picnic spot near Kushalnagar on the banks of river Cauvery. Elephant Training camp belonging to forest department is situated here and they allow you to feed and bath the elephats. River Cauvery comes under Mahasheer fishing area, supported by Coorg Wild Life Society. This island situated near Kushalnagar is not connected by public transport. Hire a taxi from Kushalnagar.

Madikeri 27kms. Kushalnagar - 3kms, Mysore - 3393kms. Bangalroe -220 Mangalore - 170kms.

Which is one of the famous tourist spot of the state. When Cavuery enters Mysore, just tow kms away from Kushalnagar. This place had to be reached by undergoing the thrilling experience of crossing a hanging bridge. On this Island the State Forest Department has created a Deer park called Nisargadhama. There are many cottages put up here for tourists witheating facilities Thsi is a beautiful sopt for whose who wish to enjoy a quietholiday amidst natural surroundings. Boating in the river is a special pleasure. The sound of chirping birds and the swinging Cauvery aro7und is soothing to the soul. There are a number of buses to reat the spot from Mysore and Bangalore and also somwarpet and Madikeri.

Thadiyandamole, rising to a height of 5729 feet is the highest peak of all in Kodagu. Though not very high from a good trekkers perspective, it is their steepness that makes them though to conquer.

These trek routes still do not see a lot a lot of human intervention, due to which thery are kept very clean and green. The picturesque surrounding only add to the allure of these trek routes.