English Class 10 - X CBSE Chapter 7 - Glimpses of India - Part 2 - Coorg Overview

PART II: GLIMPSES OF INDIA – COORG

Introduction

The lesson gives us a beautiful insight of the smallest district of Karnataka and its people. The place has an amazing weather throughout the year with enough rain during the monsoon season. The people of Coorg are known to be one of the bravest. Coffee is the main crop grown in this region. A variety of animals can be found here while the place is surrounded by beautiful Brahmagiri hills, islands and Tibetan settlements. 

Summary

The writer describes the hill station of Coorg located in the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka. It is located midway between Bangalore and Mangalore. The suitable time to visit Coorg is from September to March. The place is famous for coffee plantations and spices. There are abundant rain-forests which cover 30 percent of the area. The Corgi men are brave warriors who are permitted to keep firearms without a license due to their trustworthiness. The women of Coorg are pretty. Coorg is also known as Kodavu and the Kodavus, though are Hindus by religion but their customs differ from those of mainstream Hindus. They marry within their community. Kodavus are said to be of Greek or Arabic descent. Some soldiers of Alexander‘s army settled there. Also, as the ethnic dress of the Kodavus, Kuppia is similar to the Arab garment Kuffia, it is said that maybe their ancestors were Arabs or Kurds. The river Kaveri originates from Coorg. The fish named Mahaseer is found in the river. Many animals and birds like kingfisher, langur, squirrels and elephants can be spotted along the river.

Tourists relax in the serene atmosphere and also enjoy adventure sports like river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, mountain biking, rock climbing and trekking. While trekking on the nature trails, animals like Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender loris can be spotted on the trees. The major tourist attractions are Brahmagiri hills, Nisargdham Island and Bylakuppe Tibetan settlements. Coorg gives visitors a feel of India‘s diverse cultures.

Main Points of the Story

 Coorg is situated between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore.

 It is called the land of rolling hills.

 Coorg is inhabited by a proud race of martial men, beautiful women and wild creatures.

 It is the smallest district of Karnataka.

 Coorg is the home of evergreen forests, spices and coffee plantations.

 September to March is the most pleasant season for the tourists.

 During this period, weather is perfect and the air breathes of coffee.

 The people of Coorg are fiercely independent people.

 They are possible of Greek or Arabic origin.

 It is said that a part of Alexander‘s army settled there and married amongst the locals.

 Their long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt Kuppia resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs.

 Coorgi homes are known for their hospitality.

 The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army.

 The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi.

 The river, Kaveri, obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg.

 High energy adventures with river rafting, canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking are quite popular in Coorg.

 Birds, bees, butterflies, Malabar squirrels and langurs find shelter in the rainforests of Coorg.

 The top of the Brahamagiri hills gives you a panoramic view of the misty valley of Coorg. India‘s largest Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe is famous for its Buddhist monks and temple.


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