Published 22:10 IST, September 15th 2024
Unique Facts About Coorg- An Offbeat Hill Station Nestled In Karnataka
Coorg, India's largest coffee producer, is a biodiversity hotspot with a rich flora and fauna, birthplace of sacred Kaveri river, and boasts a unique culture.
1/7: Coorg, one of India's top coffee-producing regions, features coffee estates and plantation tours, with a unique culture and history, and offers a nearby store for coffee powder. / Image: Karnataka tourism
2/7: The River Kaveri, originating in Kodagu's Brahmagiri, is a contentious issue, and the Goddess Kaveri's temple is situated in Talakaveri. / Image: Unsplash
3/7: Kodavas, farmers and warriors, make up the majority of Kodagu's population. They speak "Kodava takk" and have distinctive traditional dress. They are interested in sports and military. / Image: Coorgtourism
4/7: Bylakuppe, near Kushalnagar, is home to 70,000 Tibetans, including the popular Namdroling Monastery, making it one of South India's largest Tibetan communities, residing in Kodagu. / Image: karnatakatourism
5/7: Virajpet, a major town in Kodagu, is renowned for its honey production, coffee, spices, and St. Anne's Church, among Asia's top honey producers. / Image: Unsplash
6/7: Tadiandamol, the highest peak in Kodagu district, is a popular trekking destination, camping site, and historical site in the Western Ghats. / Image: Unsplash
7/7: Coorg, known for its coffee-growing region, boasts numerous wildlife destinations including Nagarhole National Park, Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, and Dubare Elephant. / Image: Unsplash
Updated 08:01 IST, September 19th 2024