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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 have 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!
Taming the Wild

September 2nd, 2010 by Vikram Nanjappa

Very often these days, and with alarming frequency, we find ourselves in conflict with wildlife. The lack of living space forces us into their territory. In almost all situations, sadly it’s the wildlife that is on the losing end. Read more »

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Bylakuppe – India’s Tibet

August 30th, 2010 by Vikram Nanjappa

Tibet, the name itself conjures up exotic images and tales; this country is least explored by outsiders, and is surprisingly, still out of bounds for most of the world! Read more »

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Go Fishing…at Coorg

August 25th, 2010 by Hema Narayanan

Cauvery and Coorg form a terrific combination; together they offer a lot to experience… Read more »

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An Environment Bank – The Devarakadus

August 19th, 2010 by Achayya Mukattira

Hi, everybody! Let me introduce to you the ‘environment banks’ in operation across the length and breadth of this tiny little district of Kodagu in Karnataka. Read more »

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The Exquisite Kodavas

August 12th, 2010 by Gaurav Srivastava

Beyond the patchy stretch until Virajpet, the roads leading to Coorg seemed like butter. It was dusk when I felt a wobble and got a flat. Nonchalantly, I parked by the roadside, focusing on light emanating from a distant hill. Read more »

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The Periyar of Karnataka

August 6th, 2010 by Hema Narayanan

One does not need to go as far as Kerala to see a lake of the stature of the Periyar. Read more »

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The Land of Warriors

August 3rd, 2010 by Bavna Aaachayya

Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a land of rich natural diversity and has a small population. It is also a culturally rich land. Few are aware of the many traditions of this land, including its own inhabitants. Read more »

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A Sketch of Bhagamandala

July 31st, 2010 by Hema Narayanan

Sometime ago, I was surprised to come across a pencil drawing on the internet by an anonymous artist, of the temple at Bhagamandala, dated way back in 1816-17. Read more »

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The Beginning…

July 26th, 2010 by Hema Narayanan

The word, ‘Begin’ or ‘Originate’ has a profound appeal and fascinates me – regardless of what it refers to. Read more »

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The Food Deity

July 22nd, 2010 by Lakshmi Sharath

Our journey to study Coorg’s heritage takes us on a spiritual quest – atop mountains, inside forests and coffee estates and by the river side. Read more »

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