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Karnataka Tourism

Karnataka is one of the premium states of India. Located in South West India, Karnataka stands eighth in terms of area among all the States and ninth as far as population is concerned. With the Arabian Sea to its west and the two bountiful rivers of Krishna and Cauvery flowing through it, Karnataka is blessed with the natural endowments of Mother Nature.

Be it Heritage sites, National Parks, waterfalls, palaces, mansions, forts or just pristine and picturesque countryside, Karnataka has the potential of gratifying the tourists to the fullest. Blessed with almost every aspect of nature from enchanting beaches to ageless mountains, exhilarating adventure sports to a rich cultural heritage, Karnataka tourism now comprises of one of the finest that India has to offer. So, pack your bags, put on your travel boots and come and explore the land of myth, monument and magic!!

Coorg Tourism

Snuggled along the Western Ghats, Coorg is an administrative district in the South western part of the state of Karnataka. Spread over 4102 square kilometers, this district boasts of showcasing one of the finest tourist attractions of the country.

Endowed with mist clad mountains, meandering streams, thick tropical forests, cascading waterfalls, resourceful National Parks and endless expanses of cardamom, coffee and orange plantations, Coorg makes a virtual paradise for the lovers of natural beauty and charm. Perhaps it is because of its inimitable and unparallel elegance and beauty that it is often dubbed as “the Scotland of India” or “Kashmir of South India”.

Tadiandamol, Brahmagiri and Pushpagiri are some of the scintillating peaks that adorn Coorg. The Nagarhole Ntional Park makes a perfect haven for the Bird Watchers while the renowned Omkareshwara Temple serves to strengthen one’s bond with the Almighty.

Coorg is placed between Dakshina Kannada in the North West, the Hassan District in the North, Mysore in the East and the Kannur district of Kerela in the South. Being at an elevation of about 1580 meters above the sea level, Coorg offers nothing but sheer joy and enjoyment amidst the cool, unpolluted and refreshing air of nature. It comprises of three big talukas, namely, Veerajapete, Somvarapete and Madikeri, which is also the district headquarters.

Coorg is basically an anglicized name of the place that was originally known as Kodagu. Believed to be the land of the Kodavas, the descendants of the mighty Greeks, Kodagu was given this name of Coorg by the British. Others believe that Kodagu is derived from the Kannada word “Kudu” meaning steep or hilly.

Fairs and Festivals in Coorg

If you maneuver your visit to Coorg in such a manner that it coincides with any of the below listed festivals, your holiday in Coorg will be forever inscribed in memory.
Keilpoldu : this is held in the months of June to September. On such occasions weapons are displayed and worshipped before reuse.
Cauvery Shankaramana : this is associated with river Cauvery and is held in the month of October
Puthar : the time for Puthar is between the months of November and December. It is a colorful occasion that is marked by folk songs and dances by the natives of Coorg.

Shopping in Coorg

Coorg is noted as a famous shopping station for the lovers of
Honey
Cardamom
Pepper
Pineapple
Papads
Oranges
Coffee
Coorgi Silk Sarees are also of a unique variety. However, there is an exclusive style of wearing them.