Coorg may be getting commercialised

While the promotion of tourism in any region is beneficial up to a point, we note with deep concern that Kodagu has already reached a stage where massive tourist influx threatens the fragile and precious ecology of Kodagu and the very societal fabric of the indigenous communities. Towns such as Madikeri are already reeling under water shortage and lack proper waste management systems.

During a recent weekend the streets of Madikeri were clogged with vehicles and there were chaotic scenes due to the entry of thousands of tourists. Madikeri was once a serene, peaceful town. Today, tourism has turned it into a dirty and polluted city like Ooty.

But you can enjoy unspoilt beauty by staying away from the center of town. Exotica Coorg Resort, 7 km from Madikeri, is a good choice for stay in Coorg.  You can take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and unwind in picturesque natural surroundings of Exotica. The Exotica Resort in Madikeri is an all season resort for families on vacation and company conferences or workshops. It offers Outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Massage and multi-cuisine Restaurant.

Must See Places in Coorg :
Abbi Falls his beautiful waterfall lies about 5 km from Coorg.

Madikeri Fort - Located at the heart of Madikeri, this 19th century Fort offers an enchanting view of the entire town. The small museum within the fort displays historical paintings and memorabilia of the ancient kings.

Dubbare Elephant Camp

The Omkareshwara Temple is like a Muslim dargah and has a Linga near the door of the entrance. The history of the temple was inscribed by the king on a plate made of copper that is hanging at the frame of the door to the temple entrance.

Tadiandamol Peak

Cauvery Nisargsdhama Nisargadhama is a beautiful island off the state highway, two km from Kushalanagar town and 28 km from Madikeri. The 64-acre island, surrounded by the Cauvery river, can be accessed by walking across a hanging bridge.

 Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Hills, is the source of the river Kaveri. A perennial spring situated at a height of 4,500 ft is the beginning of this mighty river.

Abuse of OTC drugs to beat stress by yuppies in Bangalore

The other day, when I was buying medicines from my pharmacist, a young man, stepped up and asked for something. The pharmacist immediately shook his head and the boy walked away.

The pharmacist, whom I have known for years, turned to me and shook his head “did you see how confidently he asked – without any fear?’. Apparently the boy had asked for spasmo proxyvon. Youngsters mix it with coke and drink it to get  a ‘kick’ or euphoria. It is widely used, he said by young working men and women to beat stress, mostly people who stay away  parents.  He was sure that within 10 years the boy’s liver would be damaged or he would get tremors and become like any other drug addict.

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