I have been mostly home and quiet since my Shimla trip. I have made a few short journeys though – a weekend trip to Chikmagalur and another one to Coorg on work. One more is soon to follow this weekend, where I am taking a group of travellers to Coorg (more details here).
But my wishlist for near future is long, like a wishlist always is. I have been hatching a plan to spend two weeks in Madhya Pradesh, but it is not concrete yet. With the arrival of winter visitors, I intend to do some bird watching and photography in the western ghats, hopefully in Dandeli in surrounding areas. I also wish to make a trip to the coast of Karnataka and photograph winter landscapes by the sea. Gokarna is one place I can think of, where I can spend days and days. A friend is also tempting me for a short trek in the Himalayas.
Only yesterday, I saw some images from Sandakphu and wondered how I never knew much about this magical place. I don’t think there are many places on earth from where you can get clear views of both Kanchenjunga and Everest.
In the meanwhile, I am doing short birding outings out of the city and am tempted to do more and more of it. Just outside the urban expanse is such a rich variety of birds, one can easily spend the entire winter just looking for them.
Most likely I will begin making some travel plans once I am back from the TravelWise trip to Coorg. Of course, ideally I would like to be in all these places, but winter is short and when the summer comes, it is time to stay home. I will keep you updated as things start rolling.
My Bangalore, a city based postal has a write-up on TravelWise.
Lakshmi and Arun are two people who do not conform to norms. Lakshmi an ad professional and Arun a software engineer shed their corporate identities to do what they love doing. Travelling. They took this a step further to convert it into TravelWise…
…Lakshmi and Arun give a traveler more than just a travel experience. With Travel wise you get to see and explore places that the regular tourist map fails to show.
Today’s Hindu has a short feature on upcoming TravelWise trip to Coorg on the weekend of November 21st and 22nd.
Green hills, misty rivers, lost monuments and an endless fabric of coffee plantations. Add to this a distinct local culture and a history of conflicts and intrigue.
Meet the Kodavas, soak in their culture, follow the call of the birds, wet your feet in a creek, feel the rush of a waterfall, or visit an ancestral home. All, at ‘Vignettes of Coorg’. As you travel, listen to stories of passion and intrigue, myths and legends and blend with the rhythm of Nature. For details, call 99020-70689 or visit www.travelwise.in
Our upcoming tour to Coorg is scheduled on the weekend of November 21st. We are also launching a new tour in December. Join our facebook group or subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.
Regular readers here would know about TravelWise, an initiative from Lakshmi and me to conduct well researched tours to give better experience to travellers. Hoysala Trail-our first tour-was well received and the feedback we had was very positive. Our next tour will be to Coorg on 21st November. Like the Hoysala Trail, this is also a well researched tour with insights to nature, culture and heritage of Coorg. Looking forward to see you on the trail. Details below.
Vignettes of Coorg
Green hills, misty rivers, lost monuments and an endless fabric of coffee plantations. Add to this a distinct local culture and a history of conflicts and intrigue.
Welcome to Vignettes of Coorg. You see a different slice of life at every corner of this coffee country. Meet the Kodavas, soak in their culture, follow the call of the birds, wet your feet in a creek, feel the rush of a waterfall, visit an ancestral home.
As you travel, listen to stories of passion and intrigue, myths and legends and blend with the rhythm of nature.
Join us on the Coorg trail. Its time to wake up and smell the coffee.
Tour Highlights
- Guided walk in a coffee plantation
- A closer look at the birdlife
- Know Cauvery saga at Talacauvery
- A tinge of heritage at Nalknad Palace
- Kodava culture at an ancestral home
- Stay with a Kodava family
Itinerary
- Pickup from MG Road on Saturday at 6.30am
- Return to Bangalore by Sunday night (Drop off at home)
Tariff
Rs.3,950 per person on twin sharing basis. Tariff includes all meals, transportation from Bangalore in AC vehicle, stay at the homestay inside a coffee estate and guided tour at all destinations.
To book:
Email: travel -at- travelwise -dot- in
Call: Arun – 9880006460 or Lakshmi – 9902070689