Flipkart Beardo AliExpress AjioCoorg is a popular tourist destination, known as the Scotland of India. Coorg is home to the Kodavas. When a place is
referred to as the Scotland of India, it needs no further
introduction. Coorg or Kodagu is a tranquil, beautiful tourist spot
in Southern Karnataka, cradled in the Western Ghats. It
is famous mainly for its austere sights, varied wildlife, world-class
coffee and the Kodavas, the ethnic warrior people of Coorg. Located amidst
imposing mountains in Karnataka with a perpetually misty landscape,
Coorg is the place to be for all nature lovers. This popular coffee producing
hill station is not only popular for its beautiful green hills and the streams
cutting right through them. A pristine sight among the rolling hills and lush
green plains is worth admiring.
Coorg or Kodagu is a mesmerizing place. Waking up
to the smell of tranquilizing coffee, and enjoying the scenic beauty of this misty
land of hills and streams is enjoyable. As its popularly known as the Scotland
of India, Coorg lives up to its name with a luring combination of history, climate,
greenery, hills, luxury, adventure and mouth-watering cuisine. Located along the
Western ghats, this popular coffee-producing hill station is well-known for its
jaw-dropping ravishing scenery and opulence. Stunning mountains, the cascading
water falls, and eye-feasting view of the flora and fauna makes this place a
perfect holiday destination for people who need an escape from their routine, monotonous
and hectic life. A preferred destination for trekking sports and white water
rafting, Coorg qualifies to be the perfect location for the thrill-seekers with trekking, rafting, rock
climbing and other adventure sports.
Coorg is known for its eminent soldiers and sportsmen.
Coorg has given India some top Generals and army chiefs like Gen Cariappa, Gen Thimmaya,
while A Aiyappa , CN Somanna, BC Nanda, BK Bopanna and BK Chegappa servd as lieutenant
Generals, the second topmost position, and sportsmen like Robin Uthappa in
cricket, Ashwini Nachappa in athletics, Ashwini Ponnappa in badminton and MP Ganesh, Len Aiyappa, BP Govinda, AB Subbaiah
and Somaiya in Hocky and Joshna Chinappa in squash and many others. Over the years,
the Indian hockey team always boasted of players from Coorg. But apart from these
top personalities, Coorg is a top hill station in Karnataka attracting a lot of
tourists.
Some even see a lot of similarities between the place and people from Himachal Pradesh and Coorg, like their physical
appearance,the way they dress and the folk dances and with most men in the armed
forces. The similarities end there. Unlike Himachal Pradesh in north India, Coorg
is located in south, in the state of Karnataka in the Western Ghat mountain
range. Scotland is well known throughout the world for its vast stretches
of lush greenery, beautiful rolling hills, and numerous fresh water bodies. It
comes as no surprise then that Coorg, with its misty climate and hill
station environment, is known as the Scotland of India.
Kodagu (also known by its former
name Coorg) is an administrative district in
the Karnataka state of India. Before 1956, it was an administratively
separate Coorg State, at which point it was merged into an
enlarged Mysore State. In 2001 its population was 548,561, 13.74% of which
resided in the district's urban centre, making it the least populous of the 30
districts in Karnataka. The nearest railway stations are Mysore Junction,
located around 95 km away
and Thalassery and Kannur in Kerala, at a distance of
79 km. The nearest airports are Kannur International
Airport in Kerala (59 km from Kodagu) and Mangalore
International Airport (117 km from Kodagu).
Kodagu is located on the eastern slopes of
the Western Ghats. It has a geographical area of 4,102 sq km. The
district is bordered by Dakshina Kannada district to the
northwest, Hassan district to the north, Mysore district to
the east, Kasaragod district of Kerala in west and Kannur
district of Kerala to the southwest, and Wayanad
district of Kerala to the south. It is a hilly district, the lowest
elevation of which is 120 metres (390 ft) above sea-level. The highest
peak, Tadiandamol, rises to 1,750 metres (5,740 ft),
with Pushpagiri, the second highest, at 1,715 metres (5,627 ft). The
main river in Kodagu is the Kaveri (Cauvery), which originates
at Talakaveri, located on the eastern side of the Western Ghats, and with
its tributaries, flows the greater part of Kodagu. The district is divided into
five administrative taluks: *Madikeri *Virajpet *Somwarpet *Ponnampet *Kushalnagar.
Not just the scintillating beauty, this misty
landscape has a rich culture and a unique local clan – Kodavas, a
martial race, also widely known for their hospitality. Ranging from admiring
the beauty of this heavenly destination to a challenging trek or deep insight
into the culture at the Madikeri Fort to the enthralling adventure at Abbey falls
or the spicy curries to the sweet heart-melting handmade truffles, Coorg will
make you oscillate to the extremes in everything, from beautiful sights, food
and nature at its best.
This is indeed an ideal destination for everyone, whether you are a foodie, an
explorer, an adventurer, or a tranquility seeker. Not to forget the popular local
festivals - Keil Poldu (worship of weapons), Cauvery Shankaramana (return
of the river goddess) and the Huttari (harvest).
Satisfy your love for adventure as you drive along
the misty roads in the winter afternoons around the hills. Though the tinge of
excitement is unnerving enough to boost your enthusiasm, do take care of the
safety measures while you enjoy your exhilarating journey to Coorg. Make sure
you do not miss out the mesmerizing towns including Gonikoppal, Somwarpet,
Kushalnagar, Pollibetta, and Virajpet to add rewarding experiences to your
Coorg itinerary.
Madikeri is a hill town in southern India. Framed
by the Western Ghats mountain range, it’s known for the Raja’s Seat, a simple
monument overlooking forests and rice fields. In the center, the 17th-century
Madikeri Fort features two stone elephants at the entrance. Nearby, the domed
Omkareshwar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. To the northwest,
cascading Abbey Falls is surrounded by spice plantations.
Madikeri is the capital of the district
and Raja's Seat park is popular with tourists. Kootu Poley dam
is also popular among tourists. Omkareshwara Temple is a beautiful temple built
in the Indo-Sarcenic style in Coorg. A legend is associated with the temple,
built by Lingarajendra II in 1820 CE. The king put to death a pious Brahmin who
dared to protest against his misdeeds. The spirit of the dead man began to
plague the king day and night. On the advice of wise men, the king built this
temple and installed a Shivalinga procured from Kashi, North India. St.
Mark's Church is located within the Mercara Fort and was raised
in 1859, by the officers and men of the East India Company. The building was
funded by the Government of Madras, and placed under the Church
of England in India, Diocese of Madras. The Church was closed
after Indian independence, and taken over by the Government of
Karnataka in 1971. The building now houses the Madikeri Fort Museum,
managed by the Karnataka State Archaeological Department.
There are so many activities which you will
love to try in Coorg like trekking, camping, etc to make it a memorable
vacation. Some of these different activities are: - River rafting at
Barapole river, Camping in Coorg, Cycling Tour To Kote Betta, Tadiandamol Trek,
Mullayanagiri Trek, Zip lining, Archery,
Air rifle shooting, Kodachadri Trek, Kumara Parvatha Trek,
Microlight flying, Rock Climbing at Honnamana Kere, Mountain Biking in
Chelavara, Quad Biking in Chelavara, Plantation Walk in Coorg and Sunset Jeep Drive at Mandalpatti.
Kodagu is rated as one of the top hill station
destinations in India. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Kodagu
include Talakaveri, Bhagamandala, Nisargadhama, Abbey
Falls, Dubare, Nagarahole National Park, Iruppu Falls, and the
Tibetan Buddhist Golden Temple.
Talakaveri is the place where the River
Kaveri originates. The temple on the riverbanks here is dedicated to
Lord Brahma, and is one of only two temples dedicated to Brahma in India and
Southeast Asia. Bhagamandala is situated at the Sangama (confluence)
of two rivers, the Kaveri and the Kannika. A third river, the Sujyothi, is said
to join from underground, and hence this spot is called the Triveni
Sangama. Iruppu Falls is a sacred Kodagu Hindu spot in South Kodagu
in the Brahmagiri hill range.
The Lakshmana Tirtha River, with the
waterfalls, flows nearby and has a Rameshwara temple on its banks. It is said
that this sacred river was created when Laxmana, prince of Ayodhya and younger
brother of Lord Rama, shot an arrow into nearby hill, the Brahmagiri hill.
Chelavara falls and Thadiandamol peak are also in South
Kodagu. Nagarahole is a national park and wildlife resort.
Dubare is mainly an elephant-capturing and
training camp of the Forest Department at the edge of Dubare forest; on the
bank of the river Kaveri along the Kushalanagara –
Siddapura road. Nisargadhama is a man-made island and picnic spot
near Kushalanagara, formed by the river Kaveri. The Tibetan
Buddhist Golden Temple is at Bylakuppe near Kushalnagara (Mysore
district), in the Tibetan refugee settlement.
Abbey Falls is a scenic waterfall 5 km
from Madikeri. Mallalli falls is 25 km from Somawarapet,
downhill of the Pushpagiri hills. Mandalapatti is 28 km from
Madikeri. On the way to Abbey Falls, before 3 km from Abbey Falls take
right, from there 25 km. Kote Betta temple, Kote Abbey falls are also in
North Kodagu. Abbi waterfall and other waterfalls are best
during monsoon season, typically some days after it starts raining in
June up to the end of rainy season, while there is more water gushing in
the streams and rivers.
Coorg is a tourist place all year round and even
the monsoon months of June-September is the favoured
tourist season in Coorg since the beauty of this magnificent hill station is
only enhanced by the rains.
The best time to visit Coorg is during
the summer months between March and June. The best
months are March and April, when the day time temperatures are
comfortably hot. The valleys are shrouded in a mist, and you
can go trekking, cycling or simply walking all about.
Porcupine Castle is one of the finest places to stay in Coorg. Its
location in the midst of a 300-acre coffee plantation makes it one of the most
breathtaking getaways in the Kodagu region.
Vatanappally Beach. Located at a distance of
17 km from Thrissur Railway station this is one of the most
beautiful beaches near Coorg and is located on the coastal
belt of Thrissur District. You can easily travel to this beach from
the nearby city and spend a relaxing day off on its coast.
In Coorg, Kodavas speak the local language Kodagu,
use Kannada as their official language and speak English,
Hindi and other languages too. The South Dravidian languages - Toda, Kota,
Irula, and Kurumba—are spoken by local Tribes (officially recognized indigenous
peoples)
The most popular products to buy in Coorg are
coffee, spices, dry fruits, honey, oranges, and chocolates. For shopping
in Coorg, the best places to go to are: Kushalnagar Market, Stop n Shop and Friday Market.
The Kodava people love their pork and the
delicious pandhi curry, will leave you wanting for more. Served with
akki roti (rice roti) or kadambuttu (rice dumplings), the pork
curry is cooked on all special occasions.
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