Landscape of Kodagu

Also known as the Scotland of India, Kodagu(Coorg) is undoubtedly one of the best scenic places to visit in India! Located in the western ghats of South India, this land has produced some of the unique tradition, culture and personals. Even today, Coorgis(natives of Kodagu) are well known contributors to the Indian Army. General Field Marshall Cariappa, is the best testimony to what this land can produce from its soil.

Kodagu, lies in the south-west corner of the Indian state of Karnataka, bordering Kerala in the south-west. The natural beauty of Kodagu can be best enjoyed in home stays, where local host you amidst dense forest cover. The place is famous for it coffee that it produces and proudly exports to the world. At any point in time, you cannot miss the stretches of coffee plantation while driving on Kodagu. You can savior you senses by ordering locally produced fresh coffees almost anywhere here.

A Coffee Estate in Kodagu

Coffee Fruits that Bear Beans Inside

The location of Kodagu makes it get some of the highest rainfall in the South of India. There is water in almost all parts of the year with hundreds of river-lets flowing though the district. The city of Bangalore get its main share of water from the river Kaveri that makes her origin in the Kodagu land. You can stop by and enjoy at water that makes steep drop as it descents the western ghats.

Abbey Waterfalls

The Dubbare Elephant Camp can be found along side the Kaveri at the lower altitudes. Spend time with the might elephants that come to the river to refresh and rejuvenate. You could offer the mega ton creature a bath and feed them too. There are speed boats that offer you rides across the river and also to the middle of the river where yo could spend some time on the tiny islands when in low waters.

A Shot from the Dubbare Elephant Camp

Kodagu is very rich in heritage and culture and is very unique in India. A Kodava marriage is one such unique event that cannot be missed if you are in this part of the country be it the attire or their colorful ceremonies.

Kodava Attire( Twitter: @sharosh_machaiah)

Facts about Kodagu

In case you want to know more about Kodagu, below is a good documentary:

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodagu_district

Kodagu Tourism: http://www.karnatakatourism.org/Coorg/en/