Coorg
Where is Coorg?
Coorg is situated in Karnataka. It rests midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore.
What is the story about the kodavu people’s descent/
It is believed that kodavu people are possible of greek or Arabic descent. It is said that a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled in Coorg when return become impractical. The people then married amongst the locals and their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage, and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. The traditional Coorg dress kuppia lends support to the Arabic descent theory as it bears a close resemblance to the Kuffia worn by the Arabs.
What are some of the things you know about?
The people of Coorg.
The main crop of Coorg
The sports it offers to tourists.
The animals you are likely to see in Coorg.
Its distance from Bangalore and how to get there.
The people of Coorg:- are part of a proud race of martial men and beautiful women. It is believed. It is believed that kodavu people are possible of Greek or Arabic descent. The people of Coorg have a great tradition of Hospitality.
The main crop of Coorg;- Coffee is the main crop of Coorg and coffee plantation is abundant in Coorg.
The sports it offers to tourists:- Coorg offers a number of adventure sports to the tourists. This includes river rafting, canoeing rock climbing, rappelling, and mountain biking.
The animals you are likely to see in Coorg:- Macaques, Malabar, squirrels, and slender loris are widely found in Coorg. Kingfisher and Mahaseer are also present along with the domesticated one.
Its distance from Bangalore and how to get there - Coorg lies at a distance of 260kms Bangalore, Madikeri, the district headquarters is the only gateway to Coorg, the nearest airports being Mangalore and Bangalore, and the nearest railroads are at Mysore, Mangalore, and Hassan. While via road Coorg can be reached via Mysore, Neelamangal, Kunigal, and Chanarayanapatna.
Give a brief description of Coorg?
Coorg is the smallest district in the state of Karnataka and is situated between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. It is famous for its rainforests and spices. It is also home to rich coffee.
Though it has heavy rainfall during the monsoon, the weather is very pleasant from September to March. The topography is of rolling hills making the district appear like a piece of haven moreover it is enriched by the presence of the river Kaveri. Coffee plantation, colonial bungalows a covering of tree canopies make the place mystical. The forests are the home to animals like macaques, squirrels, langurs, slender loris, and many birds, bees, and butterflies.
Which according to the author is the best month of seasonal joy in Coorg? Why?
According to the author, the season of joy starts from the month of September and continues till the month of March in Coorg. These are called ‘months of joy’ because the weather is perfect during this time of the year, occasional showers enhance the beauty of the place, and there a smell of invigorating smell of coffee makes everyone feel energized.
What is the kuppia? Describe it. What is it similar to?
Kuppia is a piece of clothing worn by the people of Coorg. It consists of a long black coat with an
Embroidered waist-belt. It is similar to the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.
What is the significance of Coorg in the Indian Army?
Coorgies are known for their valor and the Coorg regiment of the Indian Army is one of the most decorated regiments, i.e many of its soldiers have received awards for their bravery in war. Moreover, the first chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi.
Where does the river Kaveri get its water from? Describe a scene around the river.
The river Kaveri gets its water from the hills and forests of Coorg. The river has a large number of Mahseer fish and kingfishers can be seen diving into the waters to catch a fish. Squirrels and languors are seen dropping half-eaten fruit into the waters of river to enjoy the splashing sound and rippling effect they create. Elephants too are bathed in the river by the mahuts.
If a person was of a relaxed nature what would you expect him to do in Coorg.
Even a person of the most relaxed nature would adopt a life of high activity in Coorg. This is because of the adventure activities available there. The vast choice of river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking could tempt one to give up doing nothing abd take up these activities. Trekking would be another activity as Croog has a large number of walking trails.
Who wrote the prose piece ‘Coorg?’
The prose piece Coorg was written by Lokesh Abrol.
What is Coorg home to?
The Coorg is home to coffee plantation, rainforesetand fiercely independent men and beautiful women.
What is the other name of Coorg?
The other name of Coorg is Kodagu.
What covers the thirty percent of Coorg district?
The rainforest covers the thirty percent of the Coorg districts.
Which crops are grown in coorg in planty?
Coffee is grown in planty in Coorg.
What is kuppia?
Kuppia is an embroidered waist belt worn by kodavus.
What is Kuffia?
Kuppia is an embroidered waist belt worn by Arabs and Kurds.
What status do Kodavus enjoy in India?
Kodavus are the only people permitted to carry fire arms without licence.
Name the river in Coorg?
The river in Coorg is ‘Kaveri’
Name the large fresh water fish in the river in Coorg?
The name of the fresh water fish that is found in the river of Coorg is Mahaseer.
Name the birds and animals found in Coorg?
Squirrels, langurs, elephants, maqaques are the animals are the animals in Coorg and kingfisher is one of the birds found on Coorg.
Where from one can have a view of a wide area of Coorg?
From Brahmagiri hills one can have a wide area of Coorg.
Name the island in Coorg?
The name of island in Coorg Nisargandhama.
Where Indias largest Tibetan settlement?
Island of Nisargandhama is the Indias largest Tibetan settlement.
Describe in brief Coorg as presented in the opening paragraph?
Coorg is situated in between Mysore and the coastal town Mangalore. It is so beautiful that it has been compared with a piece of God’s own kingdomand it is named as land of rolling hills. It is inhabited by proud martial men, beautiful women and wild animals.
Where coorg is situated? What is so significant about it as a place describing to be visited?
Coorg is situated between Mysore and coastal town of mangalore.
It significance lies in its beauty that can be compared with God’s own kingdom, the hospitality of Coorgi people, the adventure and high energy it provides in the form of river rafting, hill climbing, canoeing and mountain biking. It also provides visitors with numerous walking trails. Moreover a walk across the rope bridge that leads to sixty-four acre island of Nisargandhama and the largest Tibetan settlement near Bylakuppe is abonous. All these worth a visit.
Explain in brief about Coorgi people’s valour and bravery?
Coorgi people are very willing to recount numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers. The Coorg regiment in the Indian army is one of the most decorated regiments. And first chief of Indian army General Cariappa was a coorgi. Even now Coorgi people are the only people in India permitted to carry fire arms.
How is the wild life of Coorg?
Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka, rainforests cover thirty percent of the district. Kaveri river flows through it. It gets its water from the hills and forest. Mahaseer- a large fresh water fish, is abound in these water. Kingfisher dive for their catch. Monkeys and Squirrels drop partially eaten fruits for the mischief of enjoying the splash and ripple effect of clear water. Elephants also enjoy being rubbed and bathed by their mahuts.
Besides these various birds, bees and butterflies enrich the wild life of Coorg.
What is the adventure that is available in Coorg?
The high energy adventure available in Coorg includes river rafting, Canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking and trekking.
How can one have panoramic view of Coorg?
By climbing the Brahmagiri hills one can have the panoramic view of Coorg.
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