(iii) The place named Coorg can be called a place of high energy adventures
Why ?
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Explanation:
The writer describes, Coorg is located midway between Bangalore and Mangalore. It is place of beautiful hill station. The Coogi women are preety and men are brave.
Coorg is also known as Kodagu,The suitable time to visit Coorg is from September to March. The place is famous for coffee plantations and spices. There are evergreen rainforests which cover thirty percent of the area.
The Coorgi men are of Greek or Arabic descent, Some soldiers of Alexander’s army settled there. Though they are Hindus by religion but their customs differ from those of mainstream Hindus. They marry within their community. Kodavus are said to be of Greek or Arabic descent. Also, as the ethnic dress of the Kodavus, Kuppia is similar to the Arab garment Kuffia, it is said that maybe their ancestors were Arabs or Kurds. The Coorg regiment is the highly decorated in the Indian Army. Kodavus are brave warriors who are permitted to keep firearms without a licence.
The river Kaveri originates from Coorg. The fish named Mahaseer is found in the river. Many animals and birds like kingfisher, langur, squirrels and elephants can be spotted along the river.