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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime
Entry feeEntry ticket charged
Best time to visitOctober to May
From city centreAbout 28–30 km (from Madikeri)
LocationCoorg, Karnataka
Know before you go
About Nisargadhama
Nisargadhama is a forested island on the River Cauvery near Kushalnagar, reached across a hanging bridge. Its bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak trees, deer park and quiet riverside paths make it a pleasant, family-friendly nature retreat, with boating and treetop huts adding to the appeal.
Getting there
How to Reach Nisargadhama
Roughly 30 km from Madikeri near Kushalnagar; taxis and buses run nearby.
Location
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