Introduction to city Kodagu - In Karnatka
Coorg or Kodagu, as the people of this little district
in Karnataka call their land, is a different facet of
India: unsullied, beautiful, green, and exciting with
the lovely blue Western Ghats, dense forested valleys,
gurgling mountain streams and waterfalls. It is the land
of coffee bushes resplendent with red berries, cardamom
fields covered with white and purple blossoms, old silver
oak trees laden with huge hives, and of a sturdy handsome
people called the Coorgis who charm by their hospitality
and cuisine, their intriguing customs and the reverence
with which they worship their river, the Cauvery.
Nestled in the Western Ghats, near Mysore in the Indian
state of Karnataka, Coorg is the birthplace of the River
Cauvery and home of some of India/’s bravest soldiers
like General Thimayya and Field Marshal Cariappa. Hiking
across the country, or simply motoring down mountain trails
in Coorg, the visitor encounters panoramic views of the
morning mist rolling down thickly wooded hill slopes and
undulating paddy fields and neat rows of coffee bushes
resplendent under the blue skies.
While addressing a public meeting in Madikeri (the district
headquarters of Coorg), the late Prime Minister of India,
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru remarked /”Coorg has given great
Generals to the Indian Army. It is noted for its choicest
coffee and if I am permitted to add one more to these
specialties, I can mention that Coorg is famous for its
beautiful and comely women./”
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Kodagu
Coorg is a region of scattered villages and hamlets,
with a few townships standing out. Postcard pretty with
their red-tiled cottages and purple flowering shrubs,
the Kodagu towns have an old-world charm about them. Madikeri
is a little hill station and the headquarters of this
beautiful district. The city has a historic fort, a temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu, and some beautiful
viewpoints such as Raja/’s Seat. Around Madikeri,
there are many recreational and pilgrimages such as Abbey
and Irupu Falls.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Kodagu
It would take at least a week to explore the entire Coorg
area. However, there are other places nearby too which
should not be missed on a trip to Coorg. Talcauvery is
the place where the River Cauvery originates. Nagarhole
National Park is one of the better-managed Indian
wildlife sanctuaries. Coorg being the major producer of
coffee and oranges in India, it is but imperative that
main centre of research in the production of coffee and
oranges, the Central Orange and Coffee Research Institute
is located in this district.
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Excursion in Kodagu
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