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Kodagu (Kannada: ಕೊಡಗು) is a district of Karnataka State in Southern India. It is also known by its anglicised name of Coorg. It occupies about 4,100 square kilometers (1,580 mi²) of land in the Western Ghats of Southwestern Karnataka. As of 2001, the population was 548,561, with some 13.74% of the population residing in the district's urban centers.
Kodagu's capital is Madikeri. The district is bordered by the Dakshina Kannada District to the Northwest, theHassan District to the North, the Mysore District to the East, the Kannur District of Kerala State to the Southwest, and the Wayanad District of Kerala to the South.
Kodagu is on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. It is hilly district with the lowest elevation in the district at 900 meters (2,900 ft) above sea-level. The highest peak, Tadiandamol, rises to 1,750 meters (5,700 ft), with Pushpagiri, the second highest, at 1,715 meters (5,600 ft).
The main river in Kodagu is the Kaveri (Cauvery) River. The Kaveri starts at Talakaveri, located on the eastern side of the Western Ghats, and, with its tributaries, drains the greater part of Kodagu. In the rainy season, particularly during the southwest monsoons from June to the end of September, the currents are violent and rapid. In July and August, rainfall is intense, and there are often rain showers into November. Yearly rainfall may exceed 4,000 millimeters (160 in) in some areas. In dense jungle tracts, rainfall reaches 3,000 to 3,800 millimeters (120 to 150 in) and 1,500 to 2,500 millimeters (60 to 100 in) in the Bamboo District to the west.
Tourist attractions
Talakaveri: the place where the River Kaveri originates. The temple on the riverbanks here is dedicated to lord Brahma, and is one of only two temples dedicated to Brahma in India and Southeast Asia.
Nisargadhama: A beautiful island and picnic spot near Kushalanagara, formed by the river Kaveri.
Iruppu Falls: A sacred spot in south Kodagu in the Brahmagiri hill range. The Lakshmana Tirtha River flows nearby. Legend says that Rama and Lakshmana passed this way while searching for Sita. Sri Rama asked Lakshmana to fetch some drinking water for him. Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri hills and brought into being the river Lakshmanatirtha. The river descends into a cataract known as the Iruppu Falls. This place is said to possess the power to cleanse one's sins and is visited by thousands of devotees on Shivaratri day.
Abbey Falls: a scenic waterfall 5 km from Madikeri.
Dubare: mainly an elephant-capturing and training camp of the Forest Department at the edge of Dubare forest; on the bank of the river Kaveri along the Kushalanagara - Siddapur road.
Nagarahole: a national park and wildlife resort.
Bhagamandala: situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Kaveri and the Kanika. A third river, the Sujyothi, is said to join from underground.
But the best thing to do is to experience the real coorg, their unique cuisine and their culture is by far the biggest attraction and to stay there at a home stay, you will find many established homestays like Sparkle, Irpu home stay, south side, etc
Horticultural station Chettalli, a spot for the visitrrs and see plenty of verities of fruit and flowers and can be future spot for nature tourism
Coffee Research sub station chettalli place of Research of coffee, soil, coffee diseases etc.is also a place for the visiters to know more about coffee
Best Accomodation - Home Stay
Today, even the moon has become a tourist destination for the people who wish to live life 'King Size'. Tourism holds enormous scope with unlimited opportunities for the people seeking out scenic places. Coorg the land of warriors and magical hockey players has transformed itself from Coffee paradise to the most happening tourist destination.
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Coorg offers everything which a adventurous freak tourist, with an eye for natural beauty demands; where ever you see you will find genuine greenery all around, hills interlocking with each other, sounds of water gushing down the hill and the birds chirping around. The place exposes you to the serenity and natural beauty which you have never seen before. In a whole you will find a new definition for 'Paradise' by visiting Coorg. Home Stays, the new innovative program which has been introduced in Coorg will allow you to get much more closer into Coorg.
Home Stays offers you with a chance to stay, dine and mingle with the local community and their own encanting bodies you will have a chance to experience Coorg's known warm hospitability and culture. In comparison with other tourist destination the people of Coorg are above all in education and hospitality. You need not learn our language to avail the best of the place; wherever you are from we will ensure that you stay in your comfort zone.
We offer you with many programs. Guests can experience specialties like getting involved in local community activities ranging from cooking classes to getting oneself invited to a traditional wedding. You can get involved with eco activities and eco related programmes.
Tranquil Lake Home stay is not a traditional hotel or guest house. We offer you a stay in the ambience of a home, with all the privacy that you demand. Thoughtfully designed with modern amenities Tranquil Lake home stay offers the opportunity to rejuvenate and relax. We are dedicated to the delivery of a high quality home stay service to our guests.
Though you will be away from your home,we at tranquil lake promise to be bring in a feeling of being at home through our hospitality.
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Home Stay
- Tranquil Lake Home Stay offers
- Campfire at your cottage premises
- Tribal dance on demand
- Kerala Ayurvedic massage
- Fishing
- Barbeque
- Out door Games
- Shuttle cork
- Cricket
- Volley ball
- Cycling
- Flying disc
Contact Details
Tranquil Lake Home Stay
Churikad, Kutta
South Coorg,
Karnataka, India
Phone : +91 - 08274 - 244216 or 244816,
+91 - 099023 58126 or +91 - 098451 72560
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