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    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
    THANK YOU

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