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Coorg. Known throughout the world as the 'Coffee Cup of India,' it is a perfect home away from home for the discerning traveller. A lush plantation paradise punctuated by pristine forests, this land has a unique charm that has not been spoilt by man's intrusive hand. Fresh air, captivating sounds of nature, and the heavy fragrance of seasonal coffee blossoms refresh one's senses.

In this Blog on Coorg, we take you on a journey through tropical evergreen forests to a long–gone era of sprawling homesteads. Spiced with a dash of local lore and sprinkled with a colonial legacy, it is a journey of discovery into the heart and soul of a primaeval land.

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Treks, Trails and Tranquility

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I plucked a couple of the crawlies and kept moving upwards. It was only mid-morning but the mist around us veiled the sun and made it seem like late afternoon. The sweet fresh fragrances around lifted my mood. I turned around to catch a glimpse of our rickety ride - a Jeep-lookalike we hitchhiked up from a village at the base.

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Published on: 02/12/2024 | Contributors: Sharmila Chand

When I heard the soulful voice of Sharada Somaiya singing “Lilale”, as the opening notes of the trailer for the first episode “Hidden Sounds”, I got bowled over and started digging deep into the music of the Kudiya tribe. The powerful voice accompanied by the ‘dudi’ drum made of wood and goat’s skin, echoes in rhythmic beats. One gets transported to the rolling hills and deep forests of Coorg, the home of the indigenous tribe.

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