Also known as Kodagu, this is a place said to haunt you forever with its timeless beauty. Coorg offers you a fascinating past, captivating natural beauty, great cuisine and aromas of the coffee plantations, oranges and honey. Described as the Scotland of India, Coorg lies at an altitude of 1,525 m on the Western Ghats. Set amidst verdant valleys, imposing mountains and teak wood forests, this is one of the most beautiful hill stations you can visit. It lies on Karnataka's southwestern end, covering an area of 4,102 sq.km.
The Kodagu district comprises different communities like Kodava, Tulu, Gowda, Moplah, etc, out of which the largest is the Kodava community, both economically and politically.
The economy of Kodagu depends on agriculture, coffee plantations, forestry and tourism. There are many versions behind the origin of the name Kodagu. According to the Puranas, Kodava is the refined name of Krodhadesa, meaning Land of Anger, said to have been inhabited by the Kodava.
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