Kodagu also known as Coorg, it is also known as the
Switzerland of India. Kodagu is a small district covering an area of 5 lakh
population and 5000 ft above sea level. The topography is hilly having mainly
valleys. The major river is Cavery and Lakshmanathirtha over the slopes of
Western Ghats it receives annual rainfall of 2725mm spread over 6 months. Coorg
has exhaustively dealt with the Landscape, Climate, agriculture and Industries
and most important of all the Social Customs, Language, Folklore, Dress, Fairs
and Festivals of its people.
The Gowdas & Kodavas are the major ethnic group in Kodagu with their very
special dressing, social customs and language mark different from the people
living around them in the rest of South India. India's first freedom fighter
Shri
Guddemane Appaiah Gowda (1837 Amara Sullia Movement) is the inspiration for
the people in Coorg.
The rich floristic diversity of Kodagu consists of more than 8.8% of floral
diversity of Karnataka 1332 species. Kodagu has 65% of its Geographical area
under the tree cover. More than 50% of the plants have medicinal value. Nearly
53% of the flora of Kodagu is endemic. It has been confirmed in the study that
the district is also a hotspot of endemic orchids found mainly in the Thadiandamol.
Kodagu is very picturesque land, known for its panoramic views, its wondrous
charm and beauty. With her mountains covered with forests, the roaring rivers,
musical waterfalls, green fields on the plains, varieties of birds, humming of
criss-cross flying honey bees, and the cool and fragrant breeze scented with
myriads of forest flowers, kodagu makes one feel that one is in fairyland. The
Western Ghats which spreads in kodagu are one of the 14 in the world having rich
bio-diversity. The abundant vegetation that thrives in the Western Ghats forms
almost 27 per cent of the flora of India.
To the North West of the source of river Cauvery is Tala Cauvery wild life
sanctuary. The other sanctuaries in kodagu are the Pusphagiri wild life
sanctuary, Brahmagiri wild life sanctuary, Nagarhole national park which is a
protected area of wild life repute and also situated in Kodagu with its part of
the Nilgiri Bio-Sphere Reserve.
The hills and valleys of these protected areas are thickly covered with forests
and are famous habitats of tiger, elephants, panther, leopard, samber, wild
boar, lion tailed macaque, wild dogs, bison, deer and many others animals. Some
rare birds too make their home in these forests. Famous amongst them are the
grey horn bill and the great pied horn bill. Nearly 25 varieties of snakes
including four poisonous ones, hamadryad, cobra, krait and viper with many
species of butterflies and moths are found distributed all over Kodagu.
Coffee was introduced into south India about 200 years ago. Coffee estates was
started in kodagu in 1854 which is spread all over Coorg in the plains paddy is
cultivated on the high lying lands coffee and other commercial crops such as
Pepper, Orange, Cardamom, Arecknut, Coconut, Banana, Vanilla, Tea, Rubber. The
enchanting fragrance of Coffee. The aroma of fresh Cardamom or Black Pepper and
Coorg Honey. The river Cauvery and Kodagu land has all the ingredients for a
great holiday. Pollution free air, lack of hustle-bustles of industries,
nestling comfortably with the easy-going relaxes pace of life. It houses some of
the most magnificent monuments and temples. You take home a treasure of memories
like the food you have never tasted.
The holiday in Coorg are cradled amongst the enchanted hills in the heart of
Coorg. The boost of colonial style bungalows with rustic ambience reflecting the
local flovour. You can indulge in various other activities such as white water
river rafting, nature camp, trekking, kayaking, bird watching etc.
The main hotspots that you can visit in Coorg: Raja Seat, Abbey falls, Fort
Palace, Omkareshwara Temple, Gadduge, Talacauvery, Padi Iggu Thappa Temple, The
Nalknad Palace, Nisargadhama, Nagarhole, Irpu Falls, Chelavara falls,
Kumaradhara falls, Harangi Dam, Tibetan Golden Temple Recently built
“Namdrolling Monastery” a world famous Tibetan golden temple, also the second
largest Tibetans, settlement in India .there majestic gold coated 40 feet high
idols of Budda and Padmasambhava, Amitayush Statue inside the temple.
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