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COVER STORY
COORG
and
ORANGE COUNTY
RESORTS
Part I
“Nature is the
art of God.”
Perhaps Dante was referring to Coorg, a
place that will haunt you forever.
Described as the Scotland of India, Coorg
or Kodagu means 'dense forest on a steep
hill' and lies at an altitude of 1,525m above
sea level. Coorg is located on the hilly
Western Ghats, about 250km from
Bangalore in Karnataka. Set amidst
majestic mountains, green valleys and lush
forests, this is truly one of the most
beautiful hill cities you’ll ever visit. Misty
hills, acres upon acres of coffee and tea
plantations, orange groves, and breathtaking
views are what make Coorg an incredible
holiday experience.
What really adds spice to the tale of
Coorg is the dash of legend and local lore
that resonates here. Legend has it that
during the conquest of Alexander the
Great, many of his Indo-Greek soldiers
migrated south and married the natives.
The traditional kupya costume worn
by the men resembles the Greek
toga and their fair complexions
and prominent features mimic
Grecian traits. We wondered if
any Gladiator fights took place
here long ago…
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