Coorg Trip(May 20th 2016 to May 24th 2016)
Dilemma Period
It was early April 2016, Telangana Government has declared heat wave across the state and the death toll is rising day by day. I got a call from one of the relative asking whether I'll be in for a vacation trip. Little unsure regarding the budgets as there were some commitments i said "I may not Join as in May i need to pay school fee of my kid". The pressure from family and relatives kept on haunting me and the budget was raised for the trip and a go was given to the trip.
Decision Period
Where to Go?
Everyone agreed and decided not to go to pilgrimages. Next best was Goa or some hill station like mahabaleshwar. Discussions went on and finally it was decided as Coorg. The plan is on. Coorg is the destination. Do not ask me why coorg is selected. every one is desperate to move out of Hyderabad for a few days. On April 29th tickets for 9 members were booked and with in 2 days 2 more persons boarded the plan and 3 from Mumbai got their tickets booked. So 14 members stated dreaming about coorg
Shopping Period
People started shopping and sharing on what they bought making everyone aware thattheyneed to by same or similar things. the competition was high and suddenly the temperatures in Hyderabad started falling to get our selves adjusted to coorg :).
The T Day (Travel Day) (20-May-2016)
It Started raining heavily in Hyderabad in afternoon. The trees and poles were falling and the situation in Hyderabad is not so good as these were considered as not good signs while travelling. But for the desparate crew these are seemed no danger. Vehicles to airport as usual from Dot cabs arrived late inspite of booking them a day in advance . Tension whether we could reach or not. Out team also had late lateefs who be on time causing the whole team to think whether they will be boarding or not.
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| Hyderabad Rain Effect |
Finally everyone reached airport and there were 5 first time fliers who enjoyed the scenes at airport. The Aircraft and the lounges. Flight took off and we have landed safely in Bengaluru.
A 12 seater vehicle was arranged from Bangalore to Coorg. We reached coorg by 8. People Who slept in the bus claimed that they did not sleep.
We were taken to the guest house by jeeps the way to guest house (Chingara) was steep and terrifying a new experience altogether. Chingara is located on a hill and has a very serene environment. It has Donkeys.
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| Chingara Guest House Entrance |
Day 1 (Trekking day)
We trekked to Honey valley which is 1.5 kms high from Chingaara. the trek was not so difficult and we could make it easily. There was a small waterfall where we got down and have taken some nice Photos. We cam back to resort and had Lunch. Soon after Lunch we went to Kabbe pass, We traveled for 90 mins to reach this place. A mountain with moderate difficulty we were able to conquer. there were gaspings and finally most of us returned victorious. View from the top was beatiful. From there we went to Chelevera falls. this fallsalsohad little water.
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| Kabbe Hills |
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| Kabbe Hills |
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| Chelevara falls |
returned back to the guest house.This guest house has some Spirits,we enjoyed them and then headed towards dinner.Food at the Guesthouse is OK.
Day 2 (Devotional day)
We went to Bhagamandala.This is a triveni sangam point, three rivers (Cauvery, Kinnekki, Sujothi) meet at this point. We had a good time in the water . From here we went to thala cauvery, this is the starting point of river cauvery. This place was so good that we were between clouds and the environment was also good. From here we went out for lunch and from their to Raja Seat a view point and a park. There is a musical fountain with Song
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| Bhaga Mandala |
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| Thala Cauvery |
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| Raja Seat |
"kannada Nadina jeeva nadi KAVERI oh oh oh jeeva nadi ee kaveri
annava needuva deva nadi ee vayyari oh oh oh deva nadi ee vayyari
ee thayi'yu nakkare, santhosa'da sakkare
mamathey'ya mathe'ge baghyada dathe'ge maduve bakthiya vandaney ohhh"
From here we went back to guest house
In the temples near bhagamandala and thala cauvery we are not allowed if we have shorts, frocks, skirts. They will give lungis for 10rs on rent.
Day 3 (Mixed)
We got up in the early morning and went to Dubbare, This is an elephant training camp. There is heavy rush. we walked in the water to reach the other shore where elephants are there. We bathed them and they sprankled water on us. we spend a good amount of time here had lunch and headed towards mandal patti.
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| Dubbare Elephant Training Camp |
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| Mandal patti |
Till certain point we went by our vehicle and from there we had to hire jeeps to go to mandal patti. This place was damn good with scenic beauty and the chilled environment. Far stretching green mountains and the cool breeze will definitely make one feel like heaven.
we went back to guest house
Day 4 (Return)
We started early in the morning to Mysore. On the way we could see elephants crossing the road. we reached Mysore went to Palace,There is a heavy rush. From Palace we went to a Hotel for Lunch and from there we headed to bengaluru for our flight
Highlights
Mandal Patti
Thala Cauvery
Dubbare
Kabbe Pass
Chingaara estate serene environment
Low Lights
Food at Chingara (Not so Spicy)
Driver does not talk
