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Coorg - Traveler’s Paradise!
Are you now hunting down a holiday haven, for your vacation? Do you prefer to relinquish your senses in harmony with nature or are you an adventure enthusiast, wanting your adrenalin rush? Then, pack your bags, right away. Here’s a perfect place for fulfilling your desires, this summer.
Coorg, also known as Kodagu is a district in the south-western part of Karnataka, bordering Kerala. It is hailed as the ‘Scotland of India’, with its lush green forests, misty hills, acres of coffee and tea plantations and scintillating view surrounded by mountains and valleys. The best time to visit Coorg is between April to November.
Activities at Coorg:
Coorg has many verdant trekking routes in the midst of forests and hills. It has few prominent peaks such as Kote Betta, Pushpagiri, Nishani Motte, Soma Male, Brahmagir and Tumbe Male. Tadiyandamol (1750 m) is the highest among these.
White water rafting is another action packed sport at Coorg, down the Cauvery River. For some fast paced action, you can visit the Upper Barapole River to the south of Coorg in Brahmagiri.
Other places of interest include Talakaveri, Irpu Falls, Nagarhole, Nalknad Palace, Madikeri Fort and Abey Falls.
Getting there:
By Air:
The nearest airport is at Mangalore (140 kms). Other airports at the vicinity are at Calicut and Bangalore.
By Road:
The Mysore - Mangalore highway (NH48) passes through Coorg. It’s also well connected to Bangalore (240 kms) and Mangalore (140 kms) through buses.
By Train:
The nearest stations are at Mysore (115 kms) and Talicherry (110 kms).
Get Eco-friendly While You Travel...
Whether at the nearest beach or a more exotic locale, you can make your trip greener by being an eco-tourist. Next time when you get your backpacks ready for your travel, watch out for greener options. Green travel is about big hearts, not big budgets.
- Leave only footprints (no littering). Plan your route to minimize carbon emissions. Travel by train and public transport where possible and minimize internal flights.
- Take only photographs (no "souvenirs" from the wild).
- Stay on well laid down trails.
- It is of prime concern that you do not disturb wildlife and their natural habitats or introduce foreign plants or animals. It will intervene with the biodiversity and ecological cycle of the place.
- Use water sparingly. It is very precious in many countries, and tourists tend to use far more than local people. It is crucial that you don’t pollute water bodies with soap or detergents.
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