Looking to escape from routines and longing for indulgence, tired of red lights, mad honking, meeting deadlines, draining the soul!!! “Go green!!!” was the text that caught my eyes!!!
After a day of unending contemplation on the list of dreams to be my destination, I settled to Go Green…. Go Coorg!!!
Bubye to the Chaos, tailing traffic, rotten routines, mundane list to do… here I come packing my dreams to soothe my being, pamper my palates., strolling up the ghat roads here I am all drenched with the magical splendor of the Serene beauty of the stretched hills and valleys below, I see coffee, oranges and vanilla tickles, spices and silver oak all the way, lost in the tranquility of the natural luxury surrounded by mountains, greens of a large degree… no doubt but is the Scotland of India.
Sights of every evolution along the infringed beauty personify the aged glamour, carried culture and significant architectural magnificence besides the extolled peaks and overlaid curves. Good old Kodagu hills otherwise Coorg which is about 180 years old is known for its camouflaged shrubbery and unraveled wild life, serene beauty of the silver shimmer of the crystal clear waterfalls and the serenity of the whispering tree souls. Coorg lies a 100km west of Mysore in the Western Ghats with its eastern environs stretching to the plateaus, jungle and yes kept fields here and there at the feeding of nature.
The interminable clicks would drive anyone crazy amid the unflappable climate, the sterile climate itself might become just the reason for doing nothing, yet, there is a million reasons to drag your feet to the outdoors to feed your eyes of the many beliefs that were carried through generations and some tale baring blocks like the home of Rev. Rictor, an early missionary to Coorg during the colonial rule. The ancient iron bells stand witness to his presence at this soothing place that also is a home to an unseen range of birds and animals.
Starting from where you mark get lost in the woods and the scenic paintings of the makers perfection! A gallant trekker can explore the less frequented routes for an implausible jaunt. I suggest stay soulful to let the place linger in its innate purity.
After the soul search in the woods just laze gazing at the lush blush with a hot cup o coffee – a never to miss and of course the delicousy of spicy servings if you would spare your diet…
Here you go with the choicest list you could do with,
Nisargadhama: An atoll and picnic spot near Kushalanagara, formed by the river Kaveri.
Iruppu Falls from the Brahmagiri hill range. The Lakshmana Tirtha River flows nearby.
Abbey Falls: a sight to steal your breath away
Dubare: mainly an elephant-capturing and training camp of the Forest Department at the edge of Dubare forest; on the bank of the river Kaveri along the Kushalanagara – Siddapur road.
Nagarahole: a national park and wildlife resort.
Bhagamandala: situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Kaveri and the Kanika. A third river, the Sujyothi, is said to join from underground.
How to get there
By road - There is a good set of road connections to the east and west.Tellicheery-Coorg road links Kodagu to Malabar region of the neighbouring state Kerala
By Train - The nearest railway stations are Thalassery,Mysore and Hassan.
By Air - nearest is Mysore Airport, 90 KMs away as an option Mangalore International Airport is around 180 km away. Kannur International Airport at Mattannoor is 55 Kms away from Virajpet.
After a day of unending contemplation on the list of dreams to be my destination, I settled to Go Green…. Go Coorg!!!
Bubye to the Chaos, tailing traffic, rotten routines, mundane list to do… here I come packing my dreams to soothe my being, pamper my palates., strolling up the ghat roads here I am all drenched with the magical splendor of the Serene beauty of the stretched hills and valleys below, I see coffee, oranges and vanilla tickles, spices and silver oak all the way, lost in the tranquility of the natural luxury surrounded by mountains, greens of a large degree… no doubt but is the Scotland of India.
Sights of every evolution along the infringed beauty personify the aged glamour, carried culture and significant architectural magnificence besides the extolled peaks and overlaid curves. Good old Kodagu hills otherwise Coorg which is about 180 years old is known for its camouflaged shrubbery and unraveled wild life, serene beauty of the silver shimmer of the crystal clear waterfalls and the serenity of the whispering tree souls. Coorg lies a 100km west of Mysore in the Western Ghats with its eastern environs stretching to the plateaus, jungle and yes kept fields here and there at the feeding of nature.
The interminable clicks would drive anyone crazy amid the unflappable climate, the sterile climate itself might become just the reason for doing nothing, yet, there is a million reasons to drag your feet to the outdoors to feed your eyes of the many beliefs that were carried through generations and some tale baring blocks like the home of Rev. Rictor, an early missionary to Coorg during the colonial rule. The ancient iron bells stand witness to his presence at this soothing place that also is a home to an unseen range of birds and animals.
Starting from where you mark get lost in the woods and the scenic paintings of the makers perfection! A gallant trekker can explore the less frequented routes for an implausible jaunt. I suggest stay soulful to let the place linger in its innate purity.
After the soul search in the woods just laze gazing at the lush blush with a hot cup o coffee – a never to miss and of course the delicousy of spicy servings if you would spare your diet…
Here you go with the choicest list you could do with,
Nisargadhama: An atoll and picnic spot near Kushalanagara, formed by the river Kaveri.
Iruppu Falls from the Brahmagiri hill range. The Lakshmana Tirtha River flows nearby.
Abbey Falls: a sight to steal your breath away
Dubare: mainly an elephant-capturing and training camp of the Forest Department at the edge of Dubare forest; on the bank of the river Kaveri along the Kushalanagara – Siddapur road.
Nagarahole: a national park and wildlife resort.
Bhagamandala: situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Kaveri and the Kanika. A third river, the Sujyothi, is said to join from underground.
How to get there
By road - There is a good set of road connections to the east and west.Tellicheery-Coorg road links Kodagu to Malabar region of the neighbouring state Kerala
By Train - The nearest railway stations are Thalassery,Mysore and Hassan.
By Air - nearest is Mysore Airport, 90 KMs away as an option Mangalore International Airport is around 180 km away. Kannur International Airport at Mattannoor is 55 Kms away from Virajpet.
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