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I won't bore you here with the details of Getty's report, which came out after the market closed yesterday. Instead, I'm going to jump in and take a look at why Getty is a great business that, unfortunately, is not quite cheap enough for a value investor like me.
Getty is in the business of licensing images, still or moving, to anyone who wants to use them. If an advertising agency needs a nighttime cityscape picture to make a point about a product, it goes to Getty. If a company needs some images depicting productivity for its annual report or website; it goes to Getty. If you want pictures of naughty nuns in negligees... well, Getty can't help you there, and neither can I.
Anyway, for the year, Getty's revenues grew 19%. Back out the effect of currency conversions, and revenue grew 12.7%. At the same time, Getty cut 0.7% from its cost of sales and reduced its sales, general, and administrative expenses by 3.9%. Revenue growth and cost control are good for the bottom line. But we're going to skip the bottom line and learn how Getty generates so much cash.
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Nonetheless, Getty, whose shares currently trade for just under $70 each, has over $4 per share in net cash (cash plus short-term investments minus debt). It also generated $166 million in annual free cash flow off $622 million in revenue. One could make the argument that free cash flow should deduct acquisition spending; doing so brings the figure down to $140 million.
But despite the impressive operations of the business and its strong balance sheet, an enterprise value-to-free cash flow ratio of 23 to 27 (depending on which free cash flow you use) is too rich for my blood. As Warren Buffett says, "You pay a high price for a cheery consensus."
Fool contributor David Meier does not own shares in any of the companies mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


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He was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Red Bank, N.J., the son of Lester and Olive (Underhill) Hott.
Ralph lived in Detroit, then moved to Boyne City and attended Boyne City High School, where he was active in sports. He graduated from Davenport McLachlan Institute receiving a degree in salesmanship.
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A bunch of us traveled to Quebec this past Valentine's Day weekend to spend time at our cottages and to enjoy the beauty of winter while trekking on snowshoes.
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The little cabin in the second shot was so warm (a small space heater was provided) that the occupants had to turn the heat down.
We were all greeted Friday night by an impressive bonfire that could be seen from a great distance. Though the night was chilly the heat from the bonfire was impressive. Of course, a few can of beer helped.
Most of us spent the entire day, Saturday, on the ice immediately in front of the cottages. Some were unable to join us for the day on the ice because of a strange sickness that befell them as a result of a little indulgence the night before. Did I say they drank too much? Anyway to each his own.
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Coming down is the hardest thing
~ Tom Petty, "Learning to Fly"
I love how there is a whole grip of New Agey books that want to tell you how you can manifest all the wonderful and shiny things into your life that heretofore you could only gaze upon longingly through the outside of the department store window. You know what I love about these books? They seem to omit the truth of the whole business of manifestation… that we constantly manifest.
Personally, I think the point that we are perpetual manifestors needs to be hammered home before we can talk about boats, cars, winning lottery tickets, vacations on islands surrounded by azure waters, stoles of some variety of small animals that are part of the weasel family, that one true hot burning love of your life, et al. ad infinitum ad nauseum.
The best way to consider this whole manifestation business is to put it in the same category as breathing. How interested would you be if someone came up to you and said, "Wanna learn how to breathe?" You'd be like, "Thanks, but I can already breathe. You ain't teaching me nothing I don't already know how to do." If you're reading this, you're breathing. If you're reading this, you're manifesting.
The truth of the fact of the reality of the matter is that everyone knows how to breathe, but few know how to breathe most effectively. You can spend an hour breathing in very short, shallow breaths. Sure, you're breathing but your oxygen intake and your carbon dioxide expenditure are not at very efficient levels to really do your cells much good. Yet how often do we truly inhale and exhale deep enough to exchange the waste gas for the energy gas in our bloodstream? For many of us, only when we pay attention to it and do it consciously.
Same with manifestation. We do it whether we are aware of it or not. Many of us do it rather inefficiently. We play the mental and emotional game of whack-a-mole as to what we want and don't want, then we find ourselves in a set of misfortunes and oopses and why-do-things-never-go-my-way litanies. That's us not paying attention to the source of our manifestations… our beliefs, thoughts, intentions, and desires.
Once we start grasping that idea that we do create our realities through the aforementioned sources, we get this idea that we shall create rainbows and butterdrops and gumshines and all things saccharin and cloying. Let me cluck my tongue and wag my finger and stop you right there. When we learn that we can focus on creating deliberate manifestations in our lives this does not mean there is only up and right and white and warm and light in our future. This belief will only drive us into a head-on collision with that box containing the down and left and black and cold and dark which we tried to seal with our pollyannic denial.
The first step to creating our desired outcomes is to acknowledge we create our undesired outcomes as well. The next step is to understand that these undesired outcomes are not as undesired as we believe them to be. If we want to do ourselves a big manifesting favor, we need to set our intentions and know that their outcome is a package deal containing that which we want as well as which we don't. We need to stare the yin and yang symbol with its crooked smile in the face, order up a plate of sweet-and-sour and get ready to fly, knowing that gravity is just loaning us weightlessness.


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KodaguEarth : Asia : South Asia : India : Southern India : Karnataka : Cauvery Basin : Kodagu
Kodagu, also called Coorg , is a district in Karnataka State
Coorg is known for its hospitability of people and beautiful scenery. This is one of the best destinations for nature lover in India. Tourists get fascinated by colourful scenery, wooded slopes, undulating landscape and quaint villages of Coorg. There are endless mountain ranges which attract thousands of tourists every year.
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The nearest railway station is Mysore, some 100 kms away. But buses are frequent and connect Kodagu to nearby Karnataka cities such as Mysore and Mangalore, among others. The bus journey is about 4-5 hours away. Be prepared for a rough, winding and inexpensive ride. If you are coming from Bangalore/Mysore, it is better to rent a cab from either city. This is recommended as public transport is not very effective in coorg district and the tourist attractions are spread across the district. Taking a cab from the city will help you get better rates as it is always difficult to bargain in tourist spots. If travelling from Bangalore/Mysore, you should plan to cover Bylanakuppe (Tibet monastery), as it is en route.
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Rickshaws (autos) and four-wheelers can be hired, the former for short pay-by-the-trip journeys and the latter by the day too. Buses connect Coorg with the rest of Karnataka state, and also ply locally (less frequent). Trekking is a healthy possibility; cycling for fitness freaks in this hilly terrain.
For local information, the only easily-available texts in Coorg appear to be Glimpses of Kodagu (Coorg) : Places of Interest by Dr K.U.Ashok (available for Rs 40, including at the main bus-stand bookshop) and a Kodagu Tourists Spots Map, priced at Rs 30, and also available locally, including at the local tourist office near the main bus stand.
- Savaari Car Rentals (Coorg Cab Service), ☎ 0 90 4545 0000 ([email protected]), [1]. Inquiry: 24*7. Reliable, affordable and safe Chauffeur Driven Car Rental service in more than 60 cities in India. Book a cab to Coorg from Bangalore.. edit
- bookcab.in (Coorg Car Hire), ☎ 080 3000 3000 ([email protected]), [2]. Inquiry: 24/7. Bangalore to Coorg cab services on bookcab.in - a Chauffeur Driven Car Rental service in many cities in India. Hire cab to Coorg from Bangalore. edit
- taxiGUIDE.in (Coorg Car Rental), ☎ +91 888 023 4455 ([email protected]), [3]. Inquiry: 7am to 11pm. Coorg Car Rental services on taxiGUIDE.in - a Chauffeur Driven Car Rental service in 75 Cities in India. Car Rental / Taxi to Coorg from Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysore & Coimbatore. edit
- Ganraj Travels (Taxi service in kodagu), Survey No.84/2A/60, Parijaat Colony, kodagu Jawalkar Nagar, Near Kalpataru Society,, ☎ +91 7038400300 ([email protected]), [4]. 7 AM to 12 PM. Ganraj Travels is one of the most trusted taxi service in kogadu(coorg). They provide top class taxi service at very affordable rates. edit
- Clear Car Rental (Clear Car Rental), ☎ +91 88888 55220 ([email protected]), [5]. Inquiry: 24/7 Booking. edit
Abbey falls
A big attraction for tourists and filmdom alike is the Abbey Falls, 8 km from Madikeri. Even during the summer there is plenty of water in these falls. The roar of the falls can be heard from the main road, from where a path goes through lovely coffee and cardamom plantations right up to them. The chirping of innumerable birds which are easier heard then seen, fill the air with sweet music. Do remember to take your binoculars and camera when you go there. As of Mar 2011, bathing in the falls is not allowed as the water pours into the rocky steep valley.
Nagarahole - Wild Life Sanctuary[23]
Nagarhole is a kannada word meaning "snake river" - which flows through the park. The park and animal life is part of the country's first "bio-sphere reserve". The Forest Department conducts tours along well-defined routes for tourists, in the early mornings and evenings. One can surely see the bison, elephant, spotted deer, sambhar, barking deer, wild boar, mongoose, peakcock, jungle fowl and many other birds and animals. Lucky ones get the chance of seeing Panther or Tiger.
Honnamana Kere
Honnamana Kere is a holy and tourist place located in Daddamalthe near Sulimalthe village 6 km away from Somwarpet town. The lake (See picture) is surrounded by beautiful landscape including Coffee estates and Cliffs. Special pooja is offered to the Goddess Honnamma on the Gowri festival every year. Thousands of devotees come to this sacred place on this day and offers pooja to the Goddess Honnamma followed by climbing the cliff. 'Bagina' which consists of sacred belongings of the Goddess is left in the lake. A new temple was built several years back with the aim to improve the place and offer better facilities to the devotees, this was possible by the financial assistance of the people living in the surrounding villages.
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctury[24]
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctury is 30 km from Somwarpet towards Kukke Subramanya. The Wildlife Sanctury is a apt for trekkers who want to experience the wilderness of Western Ghat. Home for different kinds of wild species like elephants, deers, wild cats etc.
Mallalli Falls
Mallalli Falls is situated around 25 km from Somwarpet. The exact location of Mallali falls is in Bettadahalli Gram Panchayat in Somwarpet taluk. It is an eye feasting sight of river Kumaradhara gushing through the valley and falling into a gorge, with lush green mountains around.
Madikeri is the capital of the Kodagu also known as Coorg. This place is known as the "Scotland of India". Millions of tourists come to this place to visit coffee plantations, lush green forests, misty hills and some breath taking views of other areas. Madikeri is also known for it;s amazing climate. Madikeri also has a world record in the production of cardamom crop.
- St Anne's Church, Virajpet. edit
- Chelavara Falls. Chelavara is one of the beautiful waterfall in Coorg. Nearby regions are good for trekking and hiking. Some areas are slippery, so be careful while entering water. edit
Madikeri Fort
This 19th century fort, in the centre of Madikeri, houses a Ganesha temple, a chapel, a district prison and a small museum. The fort offers a beautiful view of Madikeri. This fort is one of the most beautiful places to visit during the trip to Coorg. Initially this fort was built by mud and later on mud was replaced by the concrete stone, by the great king Tipu Sultan.
According to an official explanation board at the site, Mercara, the headquarters of Coorg or Kodagu district, was founded by Prince Mudduraja of the Haleri Dynasty in 1681 CE, and was named after him as Muddurajanakeri -- which became "Muddukayray" and Madikeri over time. The British termed the place Mercara.
Mudduraja built a mud fort and a palace inside the fort, in the last quarter of the 17th century. This fort was later rebuilt of granite masonry, after it was captured by the "Tiger of Mysore" Tipu Sultan. Tipu named it Jaffarabad. In 1790, Doddaveer Rajendra took possession of the fort, and in April 1834, the British took control of it.
Built on an elevated area, the fort has been described as an "irregular hexagon" on plan, almost confirming to the shape of the hilltop. There are six circular bastions at the angles, the entrance on the east is intricate and circuitious and guarded by three successive gates.
Majestically looking over the area are two life-sized elephants made of mortar in the north-east corner of the entrance. A small but imposing church at the south-east corner was built in 1855 and is presently home to an archaeological museum (photography prohibited inside). The palace, renovated by Lingarajendra Wodeyar II in 1812-1814, presently accomodates government offices.
Raja's Seat
According to legend, the kings of Kodagu spent their evenings here. But what's unforgettable about Raja's seat is the spectacular sunset that one can enjoy from here. A sophisticated musical fountain is also located here. Best timings for viewing the sunset and the musical fountains are from 17:30 to 19:30 Hrs. It is not always possible to see the sunset due to cloud cover. However, if you miss the sunset, an alternative is to visit the place early morning around 7am. No tourist crowd or blaring speakers(which play during the evening). There is a toy train next to the park which offers a small ride for ten rupees. Park has an entry fee of 5 rupees. Try the chur-muri(bhelpuri) from one of the stalls near the park. It costs around Rs. 15 for a packet and they customize the taste according to your choice of spice and salt. The park charges a car park fee of Rs. 20.
Bagamandala - Temple and river confluence
At a distance of 39 kms from Madikeri, 8 kms before reaching TalaKaveri, Bhagamandala is on the banks of the confluence of three rivers, Cauvery, Kannike and the sub terranian Sujyoti, popularly known as "Triveni Sangama". The famous Sri Bhagandeswara temple is located on the bank of the river over here. Pilgrims visiting Bhagamandala bathe (or sprinkle water on your head) in the Triveni Sangama, confluence of rivers and worship at the temple complex. Watch out for the wooden carvings in the temple. The subrahmanya idol in the temple is a swayambu and the temple was established by a rishi named Bhagamandala. The temple serves free lunch - you get rice, sambar and buttermilk. Not a lavish lunch, but a clean,simple vegetarian option instead of the poorly maintained restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Mandalpatti- View point
At a distance of about 35 kms from Madekeri town, Mandalpatti viewpoint provides breath taking view of the nearby hills. The route from Madikeri is a great ride through coffee plantains. The view point is about 1600 meters above sea-level . If you are looking for some adventure, you can go downhill from the view point on the opposite directions which leads to a small yet beautiful water fall. Please use all safety measures as this water fall is secluded and is almost inaccessible due to its distance from the view point.Avoid trekking down alone or in small groups
Talakaveri / Talacauvery
River Kaveri which is one of the 7 sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus of the Hindu scriptures, originated at a place is called Talakaveri (head of Cauvery) in the Brahmagiri hills, at about 4,500 ft above sea level. This place is marked by a tirtha kundike or Brahma kundike (small spring/pond) from where the river emerges as a small perennial spring, but flows underground again to emerge a short distance away. It is about 48 km from Madikeri.
There is a shrine near the kundike and a big tank in front of it where devotees baths before offering prayers. There are 2 temples, a Shiva temple and with a rare and ancient Shiva Linga, and another temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple has a holy Ashwantha tree where, according to legend, the Trimurtis - Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh gave darshan to sage Agastya.
Legends also has it that every year on Tulasankramana day (approximately on 17 October) Goddess Parvati appears in the Kundike as the sacred teerthodbhava. This occasion is marked by the sudden unsurge of water in the kundike and is considered very auspicious
From Talakaveri, 365 steps lead up to the nearby Brahmagri peak, where the 7 great sages called the Sapta Maharishis had performed a special yagna. From the peak, as well as on the drive to Talakaveri, tourists can enjoy a good view of the misty blue Brahmagiri hills. On a clear and sunny day you can view the glittering of the mangalore sea just before sunset.
Dubare - Elephant Camp
This is mainly an elephant capturing and training camp of the Forest Department, at the edge of Dubare forest, on the bank of river Kaveri, on the Kushalnagar - Siddapur road. The largest land animal is captured here with the help of tamed elephants and local tribals - the Kurbas - and is held captive for upto 6 months in large teak wood cages.
The tamed elephants attend to various jobs during the day and in the mornings they come down to the river to bathe and to be scrubbed clean by their mahouts. Afterwards the mahout obliges eager tourists for elephant rides (Rs 100 per head, about five minutes, free for children below seven years) within the camp. In the mornings, all the elephants are offered a special treat of ladoos made of ragi and jaggery, each no smaller than a cannon ball! If you arrive early (before 1030am ), you can join in the programme to bathe the elephant. The entry fee to the park is Rs.20/person and there is an additional charge of Rs.100 to bathe the elephant. There are elephant rides from about 10 am to noon, and from 4 to 5 pm. 4-6 persons can ride an elephant at a time. There may be a queue for a ride. Buy your ticket at the counter. However, they follow a token system to ensure queue priority.
To get to the camp you will need to cross the small still water lagoon over motor boat or still water rafting or by a small trek over a rocky pathway (no trekking in rainy seasons). Ideally you can raft across the river to reach the camp and trek back over the river over the rock pathway. The boat ride will cost you Rs.20/person. If you are young and dont mind wetting your feet, the rocky path is fun and is not dangerous.
You could also do white water rafting at this place. The rafting distance is about 7 km and path is a great combination of rocks and water. A must do if you are looking for some adventure
Taking a boat to the camp and back costs 30 Rupees each. The camp is unfortunately not well kept or developed. The people manning the camp are not very responsive.
Iruppu Falls
There is a sacred spot called Iruppu in south Kodagu on the Brahmagiri range of hills. River Lakshmana-tirtha flows nearby. Legend says that Rama and Lakshmana, warrior Gods, passed this way while searching for Rama's consort, Sita. Rama asked Lakshmana to fetch some drinking water for him. Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri hills and brought into being river Lakshmanatirtha. Also the river is said to be blesed with powers of cleansing one's soul, it is an important pilgrim point for many devotees and a temple dedicated to Lord Ram is a few km below.
The river descends perpendicularly into a great cataract known as the Iruppu Falls. This place is believed to possess the power to cleanse one's sins and is visited by thousands of devotees from far and near on Shivaratri day. There is temple dedicated to Sri Ram, surrounded by paddy fields, from where it is a climb up to the falls through natural forest. This place can be visited from Gonikopal on the way to Nagerhole National Park by taking a detour after Srimangala, situated in the Kutta Road.
Nagarhole, in kannada means Snake River, but there are not too many snakes at this place. This park was created by former king for their hunting adventure. Nagarhole provides best natural habitat for different wildlife animals like tigers, elephant, panthers and many more. Mostly found animals here are wild dogs, gaur, langur and deer.
- Traditional Kodagu jewels like Kokkethathi or Jomale. Available locally. edit
- Buy made-in-Coorg honey. Available in local shops. See also Coorg Ag-Mark Honey. Produced by the Coorg Progressive Bee-Keepers Co-operative Society, Honey Shop, Near Post Office, Madikeri, Ph 08272-228761. edit
The best things to do in Coorg is outdoor sports. Fondly called The Scotland of India or even the Switzerland of India, it's a lush, green blanket covering ranges of hills, and valleys, great for mountain biking and trekking. Since the Temperature here is awesome through out the year,Summer Temp (Max:28 to 22),Winter Temp (Max:16 to 9) & as the region is based in western ghats one can expect heavy rains during monsoon.
Of course, if you could also come here for some time to cool off, or as a break from the usual tourist hot spots. Coorg has various options for adventure lovers. Some of the attractions are white water rafting, trekking, rockclimbing, mountain hiking, dirt track racing etc.
- The White water rafting is from Dubare Elephant Camp to Cauvery Nisargadhama.
- White water rafting on the Barapole river.
- Trekking: Coorg is one of the best choices for the trekkers. Tourists can travel around the Coorg, enjoying the amazing natural beauty in the monsoon season. Prominent trekking points include Thadiyandamol (1908 m.); Pushpageri (1870 m.); Kotebetta (1620 m.); Choma Kundu (1620 m.); Brahamageri (1340 m.); Nishani Motte (1270 m.); Tungapare (1240 m.); and Mandalapatti (637 m.)
- Buy spices. Pepper, cardamon, and also dry fruits. edit
- Buy Coorg costumes and traditional weapons (Buy coorg/kodava jewellary and costumes). Available locally. edit
- Encounter Coorgi crops (Look out for cultivated pure coffee,pepper,cardamom,orange,local magoes,Honey,garcinia gumbigattat(kachampuli)authentic local cuisine. Resorts are a great place to stay in the plantation areas.). Main crops of this area are coffee, pepper, cardamom, orange, anthurium flowers and paddy. edit
- Campfire at Beelur Golf Club, Beelur, Somwarpet, Coorg (Located 8 km from Somwarpet town). Beelur Golf Club is one of the oldest club in the town. The lush green golf ground attracts many tourists and movie makers. Also famous for kitty party and Campfire. edit
- Trekking, Hiking & Rock Climbing, Honnamana Kere, Somwarpet, Coorg. Honnamana Kere is a hotspot for trekking & rock climbing. Adjacent cliffs (Gavi betta and Mori betta) are favourites of adventure lovers. If you prefer to be relaxed you can take a hike in the coffee plantations. edit
- Boating or Fishing in Honnamana Kere Lake, Honnamana Kere, Somwarpet, Coorg. The relaxed atmosphere at the Honnamana Kere Lake is exquisite for visitors for boating & fishing edit
- Barapole Rafting, ☎ +919880180812, [6]. The Barapole experience is great in terms of river technicals, white water rapids, rapids gradations, river course, the scenic environment & the management and safety standards adhered to every monsoon. The river Barapole is perhaps one of the very few rivers in the south which becomes a natural waterbody because of the monsoon. 999. edit
- Ayurveda massage & treatments, Ayurjeevan, Kohinoor Road, Behind SBI, Madikeri, ☎ 082720224466 ([email protected]), [7]. edit
- Spa services, Kushalnagar, Coorg, ☎ 094806 96070, [8]. Over 40 rejuvenating spa treatments in the sunken spa of this resort that will enhance your holiday in Coorg. Starting from Rs 1500. (12.444623,75.934707) edit
Coorgi food is an elaborate mix of Indian pepper, curry leaves, and, simply putting it, a lot of other magical ingredients. With a tendency to be a little too hot for the foreign tourist, it does have a great potential to compete with Andhra cuisine. Since the people of Coorg have a warrior background, their food is a little different from the mainly vegetarian cuisine of the rest of India with an abundance of pork, chicken and meat in it. Many dishes reflect a melding of meat, particularly meat and pork. Stews are common, and rice is the main staple diet.
And the very famous Coorg coffee to wash it all down.
- Locally-made chocolate. Available in local shops. edit
- Spicy Coorgi food. pandi curry,akki roti,kadubittu,paapittu,idumbalittu,pork pepper dry edit
- Traditional Coorgi oranges. edit
- Coorg Cuisinette, for traditional Kodava dishes, Velakki Krupa Building, Opp Head Post Office, Main Road (Madikeri 571201), ☎ 9448127358. edit
- Homemade Wine & Tody. Homemade wines are available in local shops across Coorg and toddy is available in the local plantations. The wines come in differing colours, from bright green (betelnut wine!) to pinkish. edit
- Coffee. Coffee is widely available all over Coorg/Kodagu. In fact, coffee is widely grown in this region. You can also take back home small coffee packets. edit
- Go Coorg, madikeri, [9]. Get recipes of coorgs uniques food and get all the information on Coorg's popular food and drinks. edit
- Orange County, Coorg (Orange County Coorg), Karadigodu Post, Siddapur, Coorg – 571 253, Karnataka, INDIA, ☎ +918041911170, +918041911171, +918041911170, +918274258 481, [10]. checkin: 13:00; checkout: 11:00. Rs. 26100 per night to Rs. 48000 per night. (12.325999,75.889336) edit
- Amanvana Spa Resort Coorg, Guddehosur, Kushalnagar, Coorg, ☎ +918276 279353, [11]. Amanvana - luxury boutique spa resort in Coorg situated on the banks of the River Kaveri, with private bungalows with courtyards for accommodation, with luxury amenities. Activities include Golf, open air amphitheater, fine dining restaurant, pool, Jacuzzi and a herbal garden. For reservations, call +918276 279353 / 54 or book online (12.446687,75.934451) edit
- The Casiita, Coorg, opp. Cauvery Nisargadhama, Guddehosur Post (2kms away from Kushalnagar town towards Madikeri), ☎ +9197-4242-6080, +91 9448648350, [12]. Located away from the hustle and bustle of the town with 18 rooms and cottages. Estate safari with adventure outdoor sports on request. edit
- Heritage Resort: It is 11 kilometers from Madikeri. It is set on a slope. About 10 cottages. No room service. One has to trek to the top to the restaurant. Food is just okay. Hospitality is excellent. Be prepared for a late breakfast as it is not ready before 8.30 am. Always have a vehicle when you travel to Coorg as every place is so far off.
- Silver Brook Estate, Kadagadal, Madikeri- Sidhapur road, Madikeri Taluk, ☎ +91 9242271987, [13]. checkin: 12 noon; checkout: 11 am. It is nestled amidst vast coffee plantations of with a perennial stream flowing through it. Pepper corn vines embrace the stately silver oak trees and fruit and flowering trees grow in abundance making the Silver Brook Estate Coorg homestay a haven for birds and butterflies. 2,500 per couple inclusive of breakfast. edit
- Capitol Village, 3rd Mile, Madikeri-Siddapur Road, Madikeri, ☎ 08272-225975, 200135, 224078. checkin: Noon; checkout: Noon. Surrounded by a plantation. Eco-tourism. Nine-hole golf course. Coorg traditional and continental food. Can arrange tour guides, vehicle, trekking, plantation walk, bird watching. Varies per season. edit
- Hotel Hill Town, Behind Jedi Hospital Daswal Road, Mercara - 571201 (In the heart of Madikeri. Take rickshaw (min. fare Rs 15) from the central bus stand.), ☎ +91-8272223801 23802/229479, [14]. checkin: Noon; checkout: Noon. Pleasant stay. Clean rooms. 24 hours hot water. Centrally located. Nice dining area. Can be pre-booked via the Net, through outstation booking agencies. Offers family deluxe, honeymoon deluxe, double deluxe and single as well as double rooms [email protected] or [email protected] edit
- Other hotels are available at Madikeri itself (Hotel Coorg International, Hotel East End at GT Road, Veg Land Hotel, Karnataka Lodge, among others), at Virajpet Taluk, Somwarpet Taluka, Kushalnagar, and Gonikoppal.
- Pushpagiri Estate Stay, Biligeri Village, Kodagu, ☎ 94496, 99864, 94802, 08933. edit
- Brooke Fields, Gonikoppa, South Coorg (89 kms from Mysore), ☎ 09448108041,09900500689. checkin: 12pm; checkout: 12pm. A 2 bedroom heritage home equipped with modern amenities. Nestling amongst coffee, pepper wines close to Gonikoppal town offers peaceful stay,personal attention and tasty cuisine. edit
- Bison Manor (1600), New Grand Estate, Kutta, south coorg (20 min to nagarhole national park and iruppu falls), ☎ +91-810 511 8877, [15]. checkin: 12 Noon; checkout: 11 AM. Nestled in a 30 acre coffee plantation with two lakes and spice trail. Country style retreat in a 12000 Sq.Ft Mansion. En-suite rooms with satellite television, coffee/tea making facility, fridge, anteroom and balcony or a veranda. INR 5250/-. (12.00763,76.05692) edit
- Club Mahindra Kodagu Valley Resort, Galibeedu Road Kalakeri Nidugane Village Madikeri, Dist. Coorg, ☎ +91-8272-221114, [16]. Built in traditional architecture style, the Club Mahindra Kodagu Valley resort is situated within a live coffee plantation, redolent with the scents, colors and sights of this beautiful hill station. edit
- Chingaara Estate House (chingaara), yavakapady village (Madikeri- Napoklu- kakkabe - kabbinakad), ☎ 9591821339, [17]. checkin: 12 noon; checkout: 11 a.m. Chingaara is an estate guest house nestled within one of the most diverse and luxuriant landscapes in the world- the Kodagu region of The Western Ghats in South Western India. Situated within the grounds of a 12 acre family-owned coffee estate, with working plantations of coffee, pepper and cardamom amidst lush green tropical forests, Chingaara offers its guests a sojourn into wildest nature with the comforts of a beautiful estate home 1800. (2500,) edit
- Honey Valley Estate (honey valley), yavakapady village (madikeri- napoklu- kakkabe- kabbinakad), ☎ 08272-238339, [18]. checkin: 12 noon; checkout: 11 a.m. Honey Valley Estate is situated in the Western Ghats in the heart of Kodagu (Coorg), about 250 kilometers from Bangalore. Kodagu offers a beautiful location for walking, bird watching or simply relaxing with its lush forests and misty green slopes. The climate here is pleasantly cool as most of the district is between 1,000 and 1,400 meters above sea level. The Honey Valley Estate is situated in a remote part of Kodagu, near the tallest peak in the region, Thadiyandamole which makes it for beautiful day's trek 990. (2000,) edit
- '''Meriyanda Nature Lodge Coorg''' (Meriyanda Coorg), Meriyanda Estate, Avandi Village, Hattihole, Madikeri Taluk, Coorg District - 571 251 (Near Madapur Telephone exchange), ☎ 91 9008163388, [19]. checkin: 12:00; checkout: 10:00. A luxury boutique resort in Coorg, located adjoining stunning Hattihole riverside and Kotte Betta mountains in a charming hamlet of Kodagu. The architecturally superior wooden luxury cottages, stilted and perched high above the ground, find a unique way to blend with nature. With individual wide decks that overlook Coorg's evocative landscape, this resort in Coorg and large glass panels that bring the green valley, its towering trees and the coffee plantation inside your room as natural wall paper. The luxury and privacy of these cottages and the enchanting chorus of forest birds outside make this a splendid and refined haven for family getaways, honeymooners, nature lovers and anyone seeking an escape from the ordinary. Contact the resort website for the booking at this resort in Coorg- Meriyanda Nature Lodge, Coorg . 11,500.00. edit
- Narendra's Organic, [20]. Far from the popular townships, in a typical Coorgi village near Kushalnagar, a local family has set up an organic oasis by their rice paddies. Five handcrafted huts overlook the paddies and the hills beyond, their interiors designed using only naturally or locally sourced materials. Indulge in delicious organic food, hear tales of the times gone by, and discover Kodagu's lesser known sights and sounds. Advance booking is required & can be made via India Untravelled at [email protected] edit
- Bird of Paradise (Homestay in coorg), Sona Floral Farms, No. 13, Kudumangalore Kudige Post, Kushalnagar 571232 North Kodagu(Coorg), South, ☎ 9845124026, [21]. Bird of Paradise – Homestay in Coorg spread across a sprawling seven acre estate. Accommodation options include: Individual Rooms, Cottages, Tree house & Dormitory accommodation for large traveller groups. Tariff options include rates with or without food. Entertainment includes, Coracle rides in the Cauvery River, close to the home stay. Bonfire in the evening with music, Indoor & Outdoor games, & Swimming Pool. For details, call +91 98451 24026 edit
- Funstay (Homestay In Coorg), Arecad, ☎ 8287039039, [22]. checkin: 12:00PM; checkout: 11:00AM. Funstay has variety of homestays and exotic resorts in Coorg (Kodagu) ranging from Rs 2000 to Rs 10000. Travellers looking for unique experiences must try Homestays in Coorg. 2500. edit
Stay safeEdit
If you are visiting Coorg in wet weather seasons, beware of leeches especially while walking through wet grass and in bathrooms/toilets. Watch out for traffic (locals warn about "overloaded lorries") along the main highways leading into Madikeri, and the winding roads of the region. Speedbreakers on some roads tend to be unmarked. Wild animals are reported on some roads at night, and domesticated herds by day too.
Get outEdit
Road is the main link to get into and out of Coorg (Kodagu). There is no railway link to the area, the nearest stations being Mysore andMangalore (approx a hundred kms away, in each case). The nearest airport is the Mangalore international airport. Buses connect the region with the outside world, and there are frequent connections particularly to Mysore and Mangalore, two nearby Karnataka cities. Catch either from the main bus stand at Madikeri. Some buses do not require pre-booking, though some do. Check out details locally.
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