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| Coorg / Kodagu |
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The cool bracing wind whips the hair about your faces as you ramble along the streets that dip and rise delightfully. Breathtaking views surprise you from pretty cottages as you sniff appreciatively the heady fragrance of coffee blossoms. You are in Madikeri (previously known as Mercara). A picturesque charming town situated at an elevation of over 5,000 ft (1,525 m) above sea level. |
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Madikeri is the district headquarters of Kodagu (formerly Coorg). Dubbed as the Scotland of India, Kodagu is the home of colorful, robust, martial race - the Kodavas, Said to be the descendants of the Greeks (Alexander's soldiers), the kodavas are fiercely independent. They were never conquered by either Tipu Sultan neither the British. And so to this day all kodavas retain the privilege of carrying firearms without a license. |
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Kodagu is famous for the generals it has produced for the Indian army. The woman are known for their beauty. But what kodavas are famous for is their hospitality. Madikeri is a great place to walk, winding lanes meander off the main street, Mountain trails promise visual delights. And the Tadiyandamol, the tallest peak in the area, stands patiently, waiting to be climbed. |
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Trekking |
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Coorg has many verdant trekking routes in the midst of forests and hills, and it's best to go in the months from October to February. Some of the known trails are in the hills of Brahmagiri, where you could trek your way to the Irrupa Falls. You could also consider trekking to Pushpagiri, the second higest peak of Kodagu and Tadiandamol (the highest peak). |
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Kodavas of Coorg Kodagu Men's and Women's traditional Attire |
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Kodavas, the Tigers of Coorg also known as Kodugu, are a tiny community, have always been unique and excelled in the Armed Forces and Sports. The Kodavas are a martial race with pronounced colonial influence. |
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Their loyality has always found firm footing in the Armed forces. With their customs and traditions different from the rest of the region, they accrue all the benefits that give them a distinct identity. Not only are the tall strikingly handsome men, with their peche kathi ( the dagger-every Kodava man must possess) and their women gorgeous and appealing. |
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Airport: Bangalore (260 km), Mangalore (135 km)
Railway Station: Mysore (146 km)
Road: The Mysore - Mangalore highway (NH48) passes through Kodagu. The
district headquarters Madikeri (Mercara), is 260 km from Bangalore and 120 km from Mysore. The distance from Mangalore is 136 km and from Cannanore and Tellicherry (kerala), it is about 115 km. There are regular buses plying from these places to Madikeri. |
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Inorder to savour the natural beauty of South India, we have designed the following tour packages for the discerning travellers |
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