subject: Coorg, Real Treat For Offbeat Travelers [print this page] Coorg is a beautiful hill station which is located in the southern part of Karnataka, India. Also known as Kodagu, Coorg is popular for its abundant natural beauty and warm-natured people. The colorful plateaus, productive mountain slopes, lush green forests and typical laidback lifestyle, are major tourist attractions. There are a lot of things to do in Coorg that rank this place among one of the most offbeat tourist spots. Coorg is the heaven on earth for all the nature lovers and adventure travelers. Considering the popularity of this hill station amongst the tourists, there are plenty of hotels and resorts available. Apart from various hotels in Coorg , homestays are equally popularly amongst the visitors.
Sightseeing
Coorg is well connected to the nearby cities like Mysore and Mangalore by the means of road transport. You can easily get there by bus or cab. Once you enter Coorg, hire a car, auto rickshaw, bike or bicycle to visit the various tourist spots. Coorg is blessed with abundant natural beauty and a variety of flora and fauna. This fact makes it the best vacation spot for sightseeing, enjoying its undulating landscapes. Some of the most popular tourist spots in Coorg include:
Abbey Falls
Mallalli Falls
Iruppu Falls
Nagarhole Wild Life Sanctuary
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Honnamana Kere Lake
Madikeri Fort
Talacauvery
Mandalpatti
Bagamandala
Dubare Elephant Camp
Adventures
Coorg has numerous natural trails which are ideal for the adventure tourists who enjoy hiking, trekking, mountaineering, mountain-biking, mud-biking, rock climbing, boating, fishing, rafting and golf. You can visit the Barapole rafting spot, Beelur Golf Club, Somwarpet, hills like Gavi Betta and Mori Betta, etc. places to enjoy all these activities. Tourists who are fond of trekking or hiking can always skip hiring a vehicle and walk to the tourist attractions in Coorg. Various hotels in Coorg make arrangements for such trips in and around the town. You can also enjoy the campfire at the Beelur Golf Club.
Living
Plenty of Coorg hotels provide the best amenities depending on your budget. You can choose from various budget, deluxe or luxury hotels to make your stay all the more pleasant and exciting. The best bet to enjoy authentic Coorgi cuisine and lifestyle is by contacting one of the local families for a homestay. Homestay is an interesting concept where the tourists get to stay with a family that offers homelike accommodations, excellent amenities and most importantly, authentic and home-cooked food. Various families and travel companies offer affordable homestays in Coorg.
Shop and eat
Coorg was once a warrior state, which has made a great impact on the local
cuisine. Rather than the trademark vegetarian south Indian food, you can relish a variety of non-vegetarian food items in Coorg. Some of the best Coorgi dishes include Pandi Curry, Akki Roti, Paapittu, Kadubittu, Pork Pepper Curry and Idumbittu. Along with these dishes you can enjoy the refreshing drinks like coffee which is grown in Coorg, homemade betelnut wine and toddy. Apart from local food, you can shop for traditional Coorg jewels like Jomale and Kokkethathi, natural honey, coffee, cardamom, oranges, peppers, spices, traditional weapons and costumes.
by: Manish Gupta
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