Coorg Tourism

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Ideal Duration : 2 - 3 days Best Time : October to March
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"The Scotland of India" Coorg Tourism 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. It also stands as a popular destination because of its culture and people. The Kodavas, a local clan specialising in martial arts, are especially notable for their keen hospitality.  Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is the most affluent hill station in Karnataka. It is well known for its breathtakingly exotic scenery and lush greenery. Forest covered hills, spice and coffee plantations only add to the landscape.Madikeriis the region's centre point with all transportation for getting around starting from here. On a visit to Coorg, cover the beautiful towns like Virajpet, Kushalnagar, Gonikoppal, Pollibetta, and Somwarpet, and experience the beautiful concept of "homestays" to make your experience more memorable!  Download Coorg PDF Guide > What's Great? Coorg is an evergreen place owing to its weather which remains pleasant throughout the year. You can visit this place at any time of the year. What's not so Great? The place is not easily accessible, as it does not have an airport or railway station of its own. Public transport for commuting in the local areas is also a problem. For Whom Meant for nature lovers who love to explore nature. Coorg is also a honeymooner's paradise. For those enjoy some adrenaline rush, Coorg is again an ideal destination with its number of adventure sports. It is an ideal place for coffee lovers!

Kodava Culture The Kodavas (a local clan in Coorg), are considered to be absolutely the most hospitable people. What makes Coorg as a tourist destination better, is the fact that the Kodavas are markedly different from other cultures. For instance, it is said that attending a Kodava marriage, wherein the ceremony is conducted not by a priest but by the elders of the two families, is considered as an enriching experience. The marriage takes place after the cutting of banana stumps by a representative. Dancing commences on tribal beats and instruments post the feast. The concept of "Kanyadaan" is absent. The Kodavas also happen to be different because of their different dressing style. For instance, the women wear their saris in a different way wherein the pleats are tucked at the back, and the loose end of the sari is drawn under the left shoulder and secured over the right. This community also happens to be animal and ancestor worshippers, and have a number of festivals celebrated, the most important of which are: Puthari (harvest festival), Kail Polud (celebrating end of the paddy transplanting season), and Kaveri Sankramana (celebrating the birth of the river Kaveri). The Kodavas, a martial arts race, lay a lot of importance on their weapons, and hence have a festival dedicated to them - Keil Podh. Scotland of India Coorg was called Scotland of India by the Britishers during their visit in the 19th century to this quaint little town of Karnataka. Once you enter the geographical boundaries of this hill town, you will realise the place has done true justice to its nickname. Coorg is famous for the surreal beauty of nature and the hills of the Western Ghats covered by the mist of clouds and accompanied by the pleasant weather. To enjoy the best views that Coorg has to offer, you must visit Raja's Seat - a small garden adorned with the flowers affording a view of the majestic hills of the Western Ghats. Mandalpatti viewpoint is another spot which offers the awe-gaping view of the lush green beauty of Coorg along with the experience of trekking amid the hills of Western Ghats. Coffee Plantations If there is one thing that defines Coorg the best, then it has to be the infinite regal fields of coffee plantations. Coorg is one of the highest producers of coffee in India. You must visit the Tata plantation trails of coffee in Coorg and enjoy the freshly brewed coffee made from the fresh cocoa beans. To gain the best experience you can also choose to stay at one of the resorts located right in the centre of coffee fields. The coffee grown in Coorg is apparently the best mild coffee in the world, as it is grown in the shade. Coorg is popular for the plantation of 'Arabica' (which requires an altitude of 3,300 feet to 4,900 feet above the sea level), and 'Robusta' (requiring an altitude of 1,600 feet to around 3,300 feet above the sea level). It is necessary for coffee to be grown around a lot of trees and shade, as it would prevent soil erosion. Coorg has about 270 species of trees listed. An ideal rain of 60 to 80 inches is required for the plantation of coffee. Very cold weather is not suitable for the growth of coffee.  The temperature ideal for the growth of coffee is between 23 degrees Celsius, and 28 degree Celsius.

Itinerary Day 1:Arrive in Coorg, check-in at the hotel. Leave for the local sightseeing after breakfast at the hotel. Visit Raja's Seat: Elevated approximately at an altitude of 1500m, the Raja's Seat is famous for its picturesque sceneries of misty hills of Western Ghats. Abbey Falls: Located on the outskirts of the Madikeri district, the Abbey Falls are yet another popular destination of Coorg. Day 2:Pay a visit to the religious Omkareshwar Jyotirling temple, which is famous for its ancient ghats and holds immense value for the devotees of Lord Shiva. Golden temple/Tibetan monasteries are one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India. Visit this famous place to introduce yourself to the Tibetan culture. Day 3:Visit Cauvery Nisargadhama: A beautiful island formed by the river Cauvery is one of the must-visit places near Coorg. Reaching here requires to trek to the rope bridges will give you an adventurous ride. Day 4:Trip to Coffee and spice plantations. You can also add some experiences of adventure on your trip such as Camping, Rafting, trekking, microlight flying and paragliding in Coorg.

Restaurants and Local Food in Coorg Coorg is the home of authentic Kodava cuisine. Like most areas in and around the town, the platter revolves around the staple rice. A speciality of the area isSannakki, a fragrant kind of rice. Non-vegetarian preparations of pork, meat and fish are also popular. Other local favorites includeAkki Oti(Rice chapatis), a huge variety ofPattus(a steamed dish),Pulvas, preparations of pork, dried fish, crab meat,Baimbale Curry(a preparation of Bamboo Shoots),Kumm Curry(a preparation of wild mushrooms) andChekke curry(made using unripe jackfruit). Also find a wide range of teasing chutneys here, as well as unique pickles of pork, fish, mushrooms, bitter orange and tender bamboo. A number of restaurants also serve many vegetarian dishes along with typical Indian, Chinese, Continental and Tibetan cuisines as well as popular South-Indian cuisine consisting of dishes likedosa, vada, idli, sambhar and rasam. View 4 Restaurants in Coorg >>

October - Marchis the best time to visit Coorg Coorg is an evergreen place. No matter which time of the year to choose to spend your holidays here, the place will leave you breathless with the pleasant climate that this hill town offers all around the year. Although, the weather differs in different seasons of the year. Best time to visit Coorg is the summers when the temperature doesn't go any higher than 40°C and winters when the temperature does not fall below 10°C.Storm Festival, a camp-out music festival also takes place in Coorg in the month of February, though it's best to check the dates and tickets beforehand. Weather in Coorg Loading... Coorg in Summers ( March-May) To beat the scorching heat of Indian summers, a lot of tourists choose Coorg as their summer destination. The temperature in summers ranges between 22°C - 40°C. The mist of clouds covering the mountains and the pleasant breeze accompanying throughout definitely makes Coorg a much sought-after destination in summers. Coorg in Monsoons ( June- September) Coorg receives a good amount of rainfall during the rainy season. The rains give a green and fresh look to the place. The coffee and tea plantations look mesmerising with the tiny droplets of rain covering the green fields. The temperature ranges between 23°C - 29°C. Coorg in Winters ( December- February) The winter in Coorg begins in December and lasts till February. The temperature ranges between 11°C - 28°C. This is again a good time to visit Coorg, as the temperature does not fall steeply and it remains mildly cold all through the winters. Monthly Weather in Coorg Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 18 33 February 19 34 March 21 34 April 22 34 May 23 33 June 21 30 July 21 29 August 21 29 September 21 29 October 22 31 November 21 32 December 19 32

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