Lodge Review: Casa Coorg, India

Coorg is actually a very large district between Bangalore & Mangalore called Kodagu. Casa Coorg is located near Virajpet.  If you take a bus, get on one that stops at Virajpet.  The owners, Bharat & Pearl will tell you how to reach the house from where you get off the bus.

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On our previous trip to India, we stayed at Casa Coorg with some local friends.  At the time, they were just getting started as a homestay and now they have a complete website, online bookings and details about the area.  I only got a few photos of the property but they do have more on their website.  The rooms are very comfortable and have a deck overlooking the coffee plantation.  The entire area is stunning!  People from Bangalore love to come here to escape the hustle & bustle of the city and enjoy the fresh air in teh countryside.  Birdwatchers will love the variety of birds to be seen here, they have counted over 40 species on the property.  Prices are listed on their website and are quite reasonable.  Casa Coorg also has rave reviews on Trip Advisor.

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There are some great walks to do in the area.  You can see some coffee plantation workers at work, enjoy the peaceful countryside and watch birds!

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You can’t ask for nicer and friendlier hosts than Bharat & Pearl!  They are both fluent in English and Pearl is a fantastic cook!  She will accommodate preferences for non-spicy food.  This is an excellent place for both Indian and foreign tourists to stay.  They really make you feel like one of the family!

IMG_1578I couldn’t resist the chance to wear a saree, and Pearl was kind enough to help me wrap it around myself!

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