Coorg (Kodagu)
C oorg is a landlocked district in the Indian state of Karnataka , officially known as Kodagu . The district covers an area of 4,102 square kilometres. In terms of area, Coorg is larger than Goa . Coorg's terrain is predominantly steep and covered in woods and plantations. Coffee farms are the most noticeable element of Coorg. Only Kushalnagar town and surrounding parts are on the plains (flat terrain); the rest of Coorg is mountainous, with hills and valleys crisscrossing the landscape. Coorg has an average elevation of between 3000 and 5000 feet above sea level. Coorg is a biodiverse and fragile ecosystem. UNESCO has classified three animal sanctuaries and one conserved forest in Coorg as World Heritage Sites . 📍 Location of Coorg (Kodagu) Coorg, commonly known as Kodagu, is a mountainous district in the south-western section of Karnataka, southern India. It is located in the Western Ghats , a geographical range famed for its forests, hills, and biodiversity. Geographic loca...