There is always something more to discover in Kodagu even if you have been there umpteen number of times.
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| Western Ghats View from Virgin Mountain Cottage, Coorg |
Coorg, as the land of the Kodavas is called, boasts of some of the most picturesque places in the Western Ghats. Just 16 km from Madikeri, off the Madikeri-Mangalore highway is Virgin Mountains, a small private place tucked away in the quietude of Bettathur.
While visitors are greeted with spectacular mountain views on arrival that showcase a myriad shades of green, this place owned by the Kuppanda family is the perfect weekend or holiday break as its just a 250 plus km drive from Bangalore.
This region is what outdoors people pine for – a trekking and climbers’ paradise with natural forests, coffee plantations and hidden waterfalls.
The three bedroom homestay comes with all the comforts of a traditional Kodava home and is ideal for a group of families as well as couples seeking togetherness. The owners also have made provision for camping tents for the adventurous.
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| Virgin Mountain Cottage, Coorg |
The surrounding valley is mostly engulfed in mist or floating clouds and during outings there is a good chance of spotting the unspotted in their natural terrain as Coorg boasts of an abundance of flora and fauna.
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| Exotic Plants in Coorg |
For the culinary-inclined, Kodava fare is highly recommended. Normal Indian food in both veg and non-veg options is also available. Self-cooking is also allowed on request.
Pavithra and Kuppanda Praveen Cariappa who own Virgin Mountains say they are proud of this magical piece of land. ```Though we hail from this region, we found this piece of hidden land only in 2006. We slowly developed it and now have built three cottages for nature lovers to discover the area around.’’
Virgin Mountains has three exotic cottages with attached washrooms, separate sitting and dining areas with a portico overlooking the woods.
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| Trekking enjoyed by visitors |
Among the activities one can indulge in are trekking, mountain climbing, outdoor games, bonfire while rafting, rappelling and mountain biking will be arranged on request. A short drive away is Abbi falls, Raja Seat, Gaddige tombs, Omkareshwara temple, Talacauvery, Bhagamandala temple, Nalnad Palace, Cauvery Nisargadhama, Dubare elephant camp and Harangi dam. On the way to Madikeri past Hunsur are Bylakuppe, Nagarhole tiger reserve, Irupu falls and many other tourist locations.
The tariff starts at Rs 2,000 per room per person with complimentary breakfast and Rs 800 for an extra bed.
Reservation and other details can be had by mailing: virginmountains@gmail.com and on the following numbers 9343650640, 9449408625 and 9980568625. Visit www.virginmountains.com for more information.
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