Glimpses of India
Part II
Coorg
By Lokesh Abrol
Lesson No. 7 _ Mod.2 of 3_First Flight
Class X English Language &
Literature
Introduction
India -a land of regional variety
Coorg-endowed with natural beauty
A coffee country
Famous for its rainforests and spices
The people of Coorg-the bravest
Variety of animals found
Surrounded by beautiful Brahmagiri hills, islands and Tibetan
settlements
A beautiful description of the land of Coorg
About the Author
Lokesh Abrol is a renowned doctor
Established the first multispeciality hospital in Gurgaon
A social worker
Established the first stray cow shelter in Gurgaon
An established writer
‘Coorg’ highlights his sharp observation and the ability for a graphic
description of the wonderful land ‘Coorg’.
Features of Coorg
The smallest district of Karnataka
A hill station
Located in the ‘Western Ghats’ in the state of Karnataka
Situated between Mysore and Mangalore in hills
Known as Kodagu
A beautiful land
Full of evergreen forest
Spices and coffee plantations
Inherited by Martial men and women
Coffee estates and colonial bungalows
The weather of Coorg
The weather-amazing throughout the year
Enough rain during the monsoon
30% of the area covered with evergreen rainforests
September to March is ideal for visiting
Origin of Coorg people
Inherited by Martial men and women
Descendants of Greeks or Arabs
A part of Alexander's Army stayed back and married local women
The present race is mixture of both cultures
Long black coats, embroidered waist belts relates them to Arabs
and Kurds
The Kuppia garment is similar to Kuffia- the Arab garment
Bravery and Hospitality
The people-very welcoming and warm in nature
Proud to talk about the tales of their forefathers’ bravery.
Ready to entertain with stories of their ancestors
The people of Coorg are known to be one of the bravest.
Are permitted to keep firearms without a licence due to their
trustworthiness.
Known to be independent, ferocious and brave
The Coorg regiment in the Indian army has received the maximum
number of awards for bravery
The first chief of the Indian Army General Cariappa belonged to
Coorg.
Water and life in Coorg:
The river Kaveri originates from Coorg
The evergreen forests and the Hills of Coorg provide water to river
Kaveri
Fish Mahasheer abounds in the water
Langurs drop partially eaten fruit in water
Kingfishers dive
Elephants take bath
Animals and birds like kingfisher, langur, squirrels and elephants can
be spotted along the river.
Sports and Adventures
The tourists visit to relax in the natural beauty
Get attracted towards the adventure sports activities
River rafting, travelling in a Boat and rock climbing
Wild elephants, butterflies and squirrels draw tourist attention
Tourists relax in the serene atmosphere
enjoy adventure sports like river rafting, canoeing, rappelling,
mountain biking, rock climbing and trekking
Trekking on the nature trails
animals like Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender loris
can be spotted on the trees.
Worth Watching Places
The entire Coorg can be seen by climbing Brahmagiri hills
The island of Nisargadhama
Bylakuppe-India’s largest Tibetan settlement
Monks wearing red, orange and yellow coloured garments- a
fascinating view for the travellers
A great example of natural and cultural heritage
represent the heart and soul of India
Difficult Words
Drifted from- been carried along gently by hair
Martial- having to do with war
Canopies- roof-like coverings made of trees that form a shelter
Invigorating- strong (here)
Descent- origin
Mischief- playful behaviour
Mahouts- a person who works with, rides, and tends an elephant
Laidback-relaxed, not in a hurry
Rafting- travelling in a river in a raft (a floating platform made by tying planks
together)
Canoeing- travelling in a river in a canoe (a large, narrow boat)
Rappelling- going down a cliff by sliding down a rope
Trails- paths created by walking
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