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Karnataka is one of the fastest growing states of India in terms of tourism for its wonderful natural gifts. Kodagu is a small district of the Karnataka state that is well known for one of the finest connoisseurs” coffees in the world. The place is widely known by its ancient name of Coorg. The place is blessed well with lush green forests, small hills of the Western Ghats, and huge expanses of coffee and tea plantations making it an ideal destination for holidays attracting a lot of tourists. Many tourists seek homestays in Coorg during their holidays in order to spend time in a homely relaxing mood.
Coorg is often termed as “The Scotland of India” as it is an ideal location for great food, shopping, and outdoor activities. Some of the most interesting outdoor activities include trekking in the forests and hills of Coorg at Brahmagiri and Pushpagiri, golfing at the 9-hole course located at Virajpet, angling in the backwaters of river Cauvery which is called Valanoor and the breathtaking white water rafting down the Cauvery River. The beach resorts in Coorg also arrange camps for the tourists on the banks of Cauvery River and the foothills of the Brahmagiri. The main season is from October to February for these outdoor activities; however, tourists come here throughout the year to experience Mother Nature’s best as well as enjoy special off season discounts on their trip.
The food is well-known in Coorg especially for the non-vegetarians for its popular and unique taste. Popular dishes of lamb, chicken, and pork are readily available along with the rich coffee. Some of the popular shopping items out here are pepper, cardamom, spices, honey and coffee along with Coorgi silk. While enjoying the homestays in Coorg, tourists also get to experience the local fairs and festivals like Keilpoldu, Cauvery Shankaramana, and Puthar where the festivities are accompanied by local folk songs and dances. It is performed by the villagers and tribal in their temples.
There is present a wide range of beach resorts in Coorg that offers luxurious accommodation and delicious food along with customized tour packages for the tourists. The nearest airports are Bangalore and Mangalore, the closest railway station is at Mysore; and the Mysore – Mangalore highway connecting Coors by the roadways on NH8. Also, during the homestays at Coorg it’s an all-time favorite indulgence to take a walk in the lush coffee plantations and tea gardens.</img>
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