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Coorg. The world knows it as the ‘Coffee Cup of India’; but for the discerning traveler, a perfect home away from home. This land has a unique charm of its own and the intrusion of humans has not spoilt its inherent purity. Fresh air, the captivating sounds of nature and acres after acres of coffee and spice will refresh one's senses. In this Blog on Coorg, we take you on a trail of tropical evergreen forests that share their age-old secrets with the sky, untouched by chaotic cityscapes. And your experiences can find a place here as well. Come home to a Blog on Coorg!
Exotically Mundane: the Cauliflower Bartard!

January 31st, 2012 by Anuj Kumar Bhagat

The Kodava fare reflects the heady ‘flavour’ of the ingredients of sumptuous South Indian delicacies; plenty of coconut, curry leaves, ginger, chilli and spices go into the making of these dishes. One such dish is the Cauliflower Bartard Read more »

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The Children of the Wild!

January 28th, 2012 by Bavna Achayya

Tribes like Eravas, Kurubas, Poleyas, and Kudiyas were the original inhabitants of the beautiful land called Kodagu in the Western Ghats, the mountain range by the Arabian Sea. Read more »

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The Kodavas – a Martial ‘Race’!

January 23rd, 2012 by Deepti Michelle John

Figuring among India’s most martial cultures, Kodavas worship their weapons. Until a few decades ago, when a male child was born, the occasion was marked by a gunshot, announcing the birth of a warrior! Read more »

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Hospitality – the Kodava USP!

January 12th, 2012 by Sanjna Achayya

The Kodavas are a proud horde, renowned for their kindness, affection, warmth, and in absolute totality – their hospitality. Read more »

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Back Home @ Coorg!

December 29th, 2011 by Arjun Madaiah

It’s been eighteen years and I’m still mesmerized by Coorg!

Memories of a bright childhood make me want to return to this land, my hometown, whenever I have a chance. Read more »

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The Koli Curry: Not Chickening Out!

December 23rd, 2011 by Anuj Kumar Bhagat

Coorg cuisine is unique and is full of excellent vegetarian and non vegetarian fare. It’s laced with spices that grow all over Coorg and neighbouring Kerala. Read more »

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Coorg’s Kitchen Gardens

December 14th, 2011 by Bavna Achayya

Houses in Coorg besides being picturesque are also self-sufficient. As estates and scenery fill this land, it becomes difficult to access supermarkets and retail stores, unlike in the cities. Such stores, as tiny as a stretch of road, can be spotted in the small towns that dot Coorg. Read more »

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Kodava Elders: Deities ‘Personified’!

December 6th, 2011 by Sanjna Achayya

Kodavas don’t really fall under a ‘meticulous’ group, going by the chief ‘distinguished’ religions of the world. Read more »

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Night and Dawn!

November 24th, 2011 by Bavna Achayya

Set against the lush green hills and crystal clear streams, the nights at Coorg are perfect and the dawns, just as stunning. In the countryside, darkness sets in early. Read more »

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A  Sacrifice?

November 17th, 2011 by Bavna Achayya

Many traditions and customs in Coorg are still very ethnic and tribal. Some stories of these customs could be quite remarkable if narrated in the modern world. Animal sacrifice figures among these customs. Read more »

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