Apr 04, 2006 05:59 PM
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A land of chivalry and pride, a life of solitary splendour, rich food and spices is in short termed Coorg. Smell the coffee, taste the oranges, flavor with cardamom and savor the honey. Popularly termed as the Scotland of India, Madikeri, the district capital of Coorg is 1525m above sea level. Sparkling valleys, lush green mountain ranges, awesome weather...all beckon you.
If you are planning for honeymoon or you need a break from your routine the best place is to stay in Orange County and see coorg.
Orange County Resort - Coorg - one of India's finest holiday resorts. it has got 48 thatched cottages with airy, well-appointed rooms and convention halls. Fishing either at the estate lake or in the river and trekking are other options for activities. There is also an Ayurvedic Centre, which offers massages and rejuvenation therapies. Orange County is located 235 km from Bangalore and 4 Kms from Sidapur village.
You can also visit The Dubare forest, situated in the south of Coorg is an Elephant haven. It was here that originally elephants were trained for Dasara celebrations held in Mysore every year in the month of October. Here you can simply spend hour’s just watching elephants. Overall - staying in Orange county and visiting Coorg was an excellent experience. Try it out!!
Air: The nearest airport is Bangalore. Rail: The nearest rail junction is Mysore.
Road: 250 Kms from Bangalore.
Best Time To Visit:
Cool throughout the year. Monsoons can be messy. The monsoons are spread from June to September. Summers are generally cool and winters are chilly.
