Coorg & Kodavas

Over the last week, I was away on a vacation to Coorg (which has become an annual affair for our family over the last 5 years). With the monsoon having set in already, this vacation was all about lazing, eating & time spent with the family. But come sun or rain, everytime we come to Coorg – we come back with a wish to return ASAP!

Check one of my earlier photo features on Coorg.

Some information about The Scotland of India:

  • Mercara is about 280kms from Bangalore – best accesses by road
  • Many theories exist about the roots of the Coorgis or Kodavas (the locals) – but none confirmed or established. They are ancestor worshipers who have adopted a lot of Hindu rituals over the centuries.
  • The Kodavas are known for their contribution in the following – Indian Armed Forces, hockey in India & coffee growing.
  • The Kodavas supported the Britishers in keeping Hyder Ali / Tipu Sultan at bay. As a result of which they received quite a few favors – quite a few of which they enjoy even now.
  • Homestays are a favorite way to stay. Orange County & Club Mahindra – Kodagu are a couple of first class resorts in the area.

Some sites about Coorg:

4 thoughts on “Coorg & Kodavas

  1. HEY IM POONAM.COORG IS TRULY BEAUTIFUL.AND THE BEST WAY TO SOEND YOUR HOLIDAY IS IN A HOMESTAY WHICH IS A BIG HIT IN COORG.THERES ONE IN THE SOUTH OF COORG NEAR NAGARAHOLE SANCTUARY CALLED THE JADE.ITS VERY NICE,THEY DO JUSTICE TO THE CONCEPT OF HOME STAY.THE AMBIENCE,LOCCATION ,FOOD THE HOSPITALITY,THE PLACE ….EVERYTHING IS JUST PERFECT.THEY HAVE A WEB SITE http://WWW.THEJADECOORG.COM.FOR DETAILS.A MUST TRY HOME STAY.

  2. Hi there,
    U being a regular visitor to Coorg, I wanted to know if 6 good days can be spent there…and which good hotel wld u recommend

    If possible cld u pls revert on this mail id [email protected]

    Thanks,
    Deepak

  3. You may also want to mention http://www.coorg.com under sites about coorg.
    Kodavas were the allies of britishers during the last war of mysore. Britishers were not in the picture when Hyder and Kodavas were sorting matters out. šŸ™‚

  4. I HAVE HEARD OF COORG, MADIKERI, SO I WANTED TO VISIT MY FRIEND GAVE ONE CELL NO 9591366861 AND SITE.COORG360HOLIDAYS.COM.I CHECKED IN WEB IT WAS OK, I CONTECTED THAT NO , MR BAGATHRAJ.HE MADE OUR STAY FANTASTIC, SUPERB NEARLY 4 COUPLE AND 3 GROUPS I HAVE SENT ALL ARE KUUUUUSSSHHHH.THE WAY HE ARRANGE IS MIND BLOWING.
    PRIYA,WIPRO. BANGALORE

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