How can people find the 'heart and soul of india' in Coorg.
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Coorg, the smallest district is situated between Mysore and Mangalore.
It is situated in hills and inhabited by martial men and women.
Coorg is also known as Kodagu.
There are evergreen forests ,spices and coffee plantations and colonial bungalows.
THE ORIGIN OF THESE PEOPLE
They are descendants of Greeks and Arabs.
A story goes that a part of Alexander’s army stayed back and married local women.
So the present race is a mixture of both cultures.
They wear long black coats, embroidered waists belts.
Their dress relates them to Arabs and Kurds.
PEOPLE ARE BRAVE AND HOSPITABLE
They are hospitable and are proud to tell about the bravery of their forefathers.
In the Indian Army ,the C Regiment is the most decorated regiment.
General he first Chief of the Indian Army was a Co
WATER AND COORGI LIFE
The river Kaveri gets water from the hills of Coorg.
A fish Mahasheer abounds in this water.
Animals like Langurs drop partially eaten fruit in water.
Kingfishers dive in it, elephants are bathed in it.
OTHER ADVENTURES
River – rafting , travelling in a boat, rock- climbing make life adventurous.
Wild elephants , butterflies and squirrels draw our attention.
PLACES WORTH WATCHING
The entire Coorg can be seen by climbing Brahmgiri hills.
The island of Nisargadham and Buddisht settlement at Bylakuppe are interesting places.
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