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About Coorg Tourism
Also known as Kodagu, this is a place said to haunt you forever with its timeless beauty. Coorg
offers you a fascinating past, captivating natural beauty, great
cuisine and aromas of the coffee plantations, oranges and honey.Described as the Scotland of India, Coorg lies at an altitude of 1,525 m on the Western Ghats.
Set amidst verdant valleys, imposing mountains and teak wood forests,
this is one of the most beautiful hill stations you can visit. It lies
on Karnataka's southwestern end, covering an area of 4,102 sq.km.The Kodagu
district comprises different communities like Kodava, Tulu, Gowda,
Moplah, etc, out of which the largest is the Kodava community, both
economically and politically. The economy of Kodagu depends on
agriculture, coffee plantations, forestry and tourism.There are many versions behind the origin of the name Kodagu. According to the Puranas, Kodava is the refined name of Krodhadesa, meaning Land of Anger, said to have been inhabited by the Kodava
Overview of the destination Went with wife and kid, and spend 2 full days..here.
Relaxed 1 day in Resort and next day..hired Cab and covered nearly 4-5 places.
Good for 2
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Food : Veg Lunch at Aamantrana, Near Madikeri Bus Stop. 6/10
Breakfast : South Indian Hotel, near bus stop. 7/10.
Also check out Krishna hotel..before 9am..8/10.
Lot of
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Chennai-Mysore by train and take bus from Mysore-Madikeri- 2hours (Express...) Frequently..available.
Same for downtrip.
MADDY, Mumbai | 15th October 2009 Trip to coffee country - Coorg Situated in Dakshin Kannada, bordering Kerala. Medium Height from sea level. Away from major cities
Coorg Information - Kodagu is derived from the word Kodava, Kod means 'give' and avva means 'mother', i.e mother Kaveri, the river Kaveri.
Coorg & Kodavas - Blog post about a vacation to Coorg that was about lazing, eating & time spent with the family.
Official Websites
Karnataka Tourism - Karnataka Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Karnataka Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Karnataka, Lists of Tourist Guides in Karnataka and Transportation in Karnataka.
Government of Karnataka - Karnataka Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
The Kashmir of South - Coorg is the smallest district in Karnataka with wonderful and lovely natural sceneries. It is the birthplace of river Cauvery.
Coorg District Official site - Coorg, the thickly wooded grandeur on the Western Ghats, is the most beautiful hill station of Karnataka.
