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Ashwagandha, Mushroom, and Turmeric flavours: Here’s how Magicsip is changing the way we consume coffee

Magicsip, the coffee revolutioniser based out of Coorg, is now venturing into functional coffees such as Ashwagandha, Mushroom, and Turmeric instant coffee.

Ashwagandha, Mushroom, and Turmeric flavours: Here's how Magicsip is changing the way we consume coffee

Are you someone who can only function after having a glass of coffee? And, like experimenting with flavours? If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to know you can try several unknown and unusual flavours. Magicsip, the coffee revolutioniser based out of Coorg, is now venturing into functional coffees such as Ashwagandha, Mushroom, and Turmeric instant coffee. You read that right!

The company has announced that it has received an undisclosed amount of funding from its parent company DHS, an establishment in the coffee industry since the 1990s. The strategic investment is aimed at expanding and further developing Magicsip’s business operations, including product development and extending its retail presence across Bangalore and another tier 1 cities.

To understand more about it, we got in touch with Ajash Sait, the Director of Magicsip. Here’s what he has to say:

How do you think coffee consumption has evolved over the years?

Coffee consumption has undoubtedly evolved over the years, with consumers now more discerning and demanding than ever before. Gone are the days of mediocre coffee that simply satisfies caffeine cravings. Today’s consumers crave a coffee experience that is rich, nuanced, and elevates their senses. As a result, we have seen a proliferation of speciality coffee shops and innovative coffee products, all aimed at meeting the sophisticated palates of today’s coffee drinkers.

What’s the USP of Magicsip coffee?

At Magicsip, we pride ourselves on delivering a premium coffee experience that is unmatched in quality and taste. Our coffee is sourced from the lush hills of Coorg, where the ideal climate and soil conditions result in coffee beans of unparalleled excellence. We also use a unique curation process that ensures our coffee is rich, aromatic, and bursting with flavour. In addition, our commitment to sustainability means that our coffee is ethically sourced and environmentally friendly, giving our customers peace of mind with every sip.

What are the flavours? Is it too risky to experiment? What is the market like?

We offer a range of flavours to suit every taste, from classic blends to innovative functional coffees. Our functional coffee range includes Ashwagandha, Mushroom, and Turmeric instant coffee, which offer a range of health benefits in addition to their delicious taste. We believe that it is important to push the boundaries of coffee experimentation, and we are constantly working to develop new and exciting flavours that will excite our customers. The market for specialty coffee is growing rapidly, and we believe that our commitment to quality and innovation will enable us to thrive in this dynamic industry.

How do you manage the funding?

We are fortunate to have the support of our parent company, DHS, which has a long-standing reputation in the coffee industry. This allows us to focus on what we do best, which is delivering premium quality coffee to our customers. We take a strategic approach to funding, using it to invest in product development, retail expansion, and other initiatives that will drive our business forward.

What are your expansion plans?

Our immediate expansion plans involve extending our retail presence across Bangalore and other tier-1 cities in India. We also plan to expand to Amazon US by the end of Q2, allowing us to reach a global audience with our premium coffee products. Beyond that, we are always looking for new opportunities to expand our business and bring our coffee experience to more customers around the world.

How do you manage competition?

We believe that competition is healthy and drives us to continually improve and innovate. At Magicsip, we differentiate ourselves from our competitors by offering a premium coffee experience that is unmatched in quality and taste. Our coffee is rich, aromatic, and bursting with flavour. We also offer innovative functional coffees that cater to the health-conscious consumer. Ultimately, we believe that our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability will enable us to stand out in a crowded market and continue to thrive in the years to come.

source: http://www.financialexpress.com / Financial Express / Home> Business News> Lifestyle / by FE Lifestyle / April 25th, 2023

Global Price Rise To Fuel Coffee Exports

On Friday, the May contract of Arabica coffee on the New York exchange is being traded at 195.90 cents per pound ( ₹354.84 a kg), and the same contract of Robusta coffee is quoted at $2,442 per tonne ( ₹200.63 per kg) (Photo: Bloomberg)
On Friday, the May contract of Arabica coffee on the New York exchange is being traded at 195.90 cents per pound (R354.84 a kg), and the same contract of Robusta coffee is quoted at $2,442 per tonne (R 200.63 per kg) (Photo:Bloomberg)

SYNOPSIS

For the next two quarters, India’s coffee exports are expected to go up by 10% year-on year in value terms due to a shift to mid-premium coffee from expensive premium-quality coffee amid firm international prices.

New Delhi:

India’s coffee exports, which had risen 13% on year in the Q4 quarter in value terms, are expected to go up further because of higher international prices, driving consumers to less expensive coffee.

“The higher value because of the gain in the global market has made up for the drop in volume,” Ramesh Rajah, president of Coffee Exporters Association, said. Prices in the international market rose because of lower crop outlook in major producing nations like Brazil in view of torrential rainfall.

For the next two quarters, India’s coffee exports are expected to go up by 10% year-on year in value terms due to a shift to mid-premium coffee from expensive premium-quality coffee amid firm international prices, Rajah said.

On Friday, the May contract of Arabica coffee on the New York exchange is being traded at 195.90 cents per pound ( ₹354.84 a kg), and the same contract of Robusta coffee is quoted at $2,442 per tonne ( ₹200.63 per kg).

Rajah forecasts Arabica coffee prices to be around 200 cents per pound on the New York exchange, and $2,300 per tonne for Robusta variety on the London exchange because of likely shortfall in supply in major producing countries such as Brazil and Vietnam as El Nino weather phenomenon are expected to disturb monsoon rainfall.

Brazil is the largest coffee producer globally, followed by Vietnam, Colombia, while India’s contribution to the global market is about 2.5-3.0%. India is an importer of raw coffee and exporter of instant coffee.

Coffee exports for the last financial year ended March hit a record high for the second consecutive year at $1.126 billion against the $1.088 billion target fixed by the commerce ministry.

“Exports are expected to be on par with the last financial year in value terms,” said Ajoy Thipaiah, chairman, Coffee Committee of United Planters Association of South India. “Volume of exports, however, may remain low.”

The export of coffee declined 3.6% in volume to 398,000 tonne in FY23 against 413,000 tonne in FY22, data from the Coffee Board of India showed.

According to Thipaiah, exports also rose due to a fall in shipping cost that had shot up seven-fold during covid in 2021 and immediately after covid in 2022. Shipping cost per container has plunged to the pre-covid level at ₹100,000-150,000 from ₹700,000-750,000. This is seen encouraging most medium-level coffee exporters, who were not able to export during covid due to higher freight costs.

The market for Indian coffee is niche and preferred by countries such as Italy, Germany and Russia.

The spike in exports has also been attributed to higher realisation. The per unit realisation for Indian coffee was 22% higher at ₹226,000 per tonne in the last financial year against ₹184,000 a tonne in 2021-22 (April-March), said KG Jagadeesha, secretary and CEO of India Coffee Board.

Exports in 2023-24 (April-March) will depend on prices and coffee production in India. Prices are good globally. However, the delayed blossom showers in major plantations in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka may weigh on India’s coffee production this season significantly, which raises concerns over export volumes, Jagadeesha said.

source: http://www.livemint.com / Mint / Home> Markets> Stock Market / by Puja Das / April 23rd, 2023

Coorg: Stories and Essays

Coorg: Stories and Essays by CP Belliappa. Rupa. Pages 264. Rs 395

‘Coorg: Stories and Essays’ draws from and builds on CP Belliappa’s earlier works on Coorg (officially known as Kodagu).

The book begins by tracing the progress of the land and its people during the rule of the Haleri rajas; the British annexation and their administration of the territory and the events that culminated in Coorg becoming a part of the Kannada-speaking state of Karnataka.

The essays and stories also offer the fascinating illustrated story of Princess Victoria Gowramma, the lost princess of Coorg.

Belliappa delves deep into antiquity, covering a wide range of topics relevant to understanding the ethos of Coorg. 

source: http://www.tribuneindia.com / The Tribune / Home> Backflap> Book Reviews / April 23rd, 2023

Art and Artists’ Galore

The second Art Shastra event is being held by Evolve Back Resorts at the Coorg property Chikkana Halli Estate. Evolve Back is returning with Art Shastra to showcase Indian art and artists from all over the nation after a successful first edition in 2016 at Hampi.

The event will feature engaging discussions about modern stylisation, contemporary art, and printmaking workshops, followed by excursions to the Dubare Elephant Camp and the Tibetan hamlet in Bylekuppe.

The event will feature artwork by renowned artists from across the country like S.G. Vasudev, R.M. Palaniappan, Indrapramit Roy, Shipra Bhattacharya, among 16 others.

Date: April 2 to 6, 2023

Venue: Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg, Karnataka, India

(IANSlife can be contacted at ianslife@ians.in)

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> National-World / by IANSlife / April 19th, 2023

Now, all vehicles have to pay to enter Nagarahole forests in Kodagu

Tourists park by the waterfalls on the Bhagamandala-Karike Road and litter the area with plastic and liquor waste.

A forest checkpost at Karike in Kodagu district  ​
A forest checkpost at Karike in Kodagu district ​

Madikeri :

Not just inter-state, now even intra- and inter-district vehicles will have to pay an entry fee at the forest gates of Nagarahole in Kodagu. The forest department took this step to put an end to the rampant dumping of garbage and littering in forest areas in the district. 

Kodagu Chief Conservator of Forests Murthy BNN pointed out that it had become a herculean task for the department to control littering and dumping of garbage in forest fringes. “But after we introduced strict checking and entry fee at Nagarahole Gate, the dumping of huge quantities of waste materials brought from Kerala into Kodagu forests has been controlled,” he said. 

Entry fee will also now be collected at Makutta Gate in South Kodagu where garbage was being dumped from Kerala and surrounding areas. To prevent unauthorised parking and littering, the forest department is conducting regular vigil in forest areas that lead to popular tourist spots. 

Tourists park by the waterfalls on the Bhagamandala-Karike Road and litter the area with plastic and liquor waste. “This is causing an adverse effect on the wildlife and the department is conducting stringent checks to control this,” he said.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Express News Service / April 15th, 2023

New zip line facility in Madikeri, India

Raja’s Seat, a historic viewing point in southern India that is popular with tourists, has had a new zip line installed.

The zip line, said by the Hindu Bureau to be 310m in length, was inaugurated by deputy commissioner of Kodagu, BC Sateesha, and additional superintendent of Kodagu District Police, KS Sundar Raj, who both took a ride on the new attraction. 

Mr Sateesha urged the local authorities to “pay adequate attention to safety aspects and obtain a certificate from General Thimayya National Academy of Adventure.” He also emphasised to the Horticulture Department officials that “full compliance of the guidelines issued by the Academy for practice of adventure sports” should be achieved.

The zip line facility is being operated in partnership with a “private player” from the city of Bengaluru for the next five years.

source: http://www.intergameonline.com / iNTERGAME / Home> Coin-Op> Pay-to-Pay / by Joey Howey / April 13th, 2023

Commoners appointed SVEEP ambassadors in Kodagu

Kodagu DC B.C. athish (second from right) with SVEEP ambassadors Eshwari, Ravi Muthappa and Basavaraj Badiger in Madikeri on Thursday. Kodagu ZP CEO S.Prakash is also present. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Kodagu district administration has appointed a few commoners drawn from the civil society as its ambassador for Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) drive.

The ambassadors are S.K. Eshwari of Mekari village who is specially abled; Basavaraj Badiger, an arts and painting teacher from 7 Hoskote Government Higher Primary School; and K. Ravi Muthappa who is a Home Guard personnel. They were felicitated by the Deputy Commissioner of Kodagu B.C. Satish, ZP CEO S. Prakash and others on behalf of the SVEEP committee with shawl and fruits on Thursday and the posters to create voters awareness and education were also released on the occasion.

The authorities said though Ms. Eshwari is specially abled she was determined to overcome it and despite certain limitations, mastered various types of crafts and has been described as a role model for others. Determined to be self-reliant, Ms. Eshwari mastered sewing and has taken to sports in a big way including wheel chair race, swimming etc. As an individual who was schooled at home, Ms. Eshwari is also into writing poetry and stories, scripting plays and has won state-level prize in poetry writing, the authorities added. This apart she is also into vegetable carving and has spread the message of Swacch Bharat, wealth from waste and plastic-free drive among other such national programmes and has won many awards.

Similarly, Mr. Basavaraj Badiger has his own achievements and has been a fine arts teacher since 16 years. His works have been exhibited in different parts of the State including at Pattadakal festival, Badami festival etc and he has won the best teacher award at the taluk level. Besides, he has also won a state-level award for teachers’ co-curricular activities.

Mr. K.Ravi Muthappa has been with the Home Guards sinc 13 years. Belonging to Ivathoklu near Cheerambani, he has engaged himself in social service since many years. His services are sought during accidents in rivers, waterfalls and lakes and he has retrieved 39 human bodies so far. In the 2019 floods that ravaged the district Mr. Muthappa was instrumental in retrieving 5 bodies of a family that was buried in the slush in Korangala.

The three will take part in various voters awareness programme in the days ahead, said the authorities.

www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / April 06th, 2023

Visit Coorg’s famous Karagunda Coffee Plantation for that perfect coffee experience

Bean to Brew: Visit Coorg's famous Karagunda Coffee Plantation for that perfect coffee experience

VISITING THE COFFEE FIELD IN KARAGÜN IS A UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE THAT WILL SURELY PLEASE COFFEE LOVERS AND ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE COFFEE MAKING PROCESS.

If you’re a coffee lover and looking for a unique travel experience, look no further than Karagunda Coffee Plantation in Coorg, Karnataka. This family estate has been producing high-quality coffee beans for generations, and visitors can see firsthand the process of brewing the coffee beans.

History of Karagünde Coffee Plain

Karagünde Kahve Plain has a long and fascinating history. It was founded in the early 1900s by an English planter named CG Cole, who brought coffee plants from Africa and started growing them on the fertile land of Coorg. Today, the plantation is owned by the Chebbi family, who continue to produce some of the best coffees in the region.

What to expect from a visit to the Coffee Field in Karagün?

When you visit Karagünde Kahve Tarlası, you will see the coffee making process up close. You will start by walking through the lush greenery of the plantation, where you will see coffee plants growing in neat rows. Your guide will explain the various stages of the coffee making process as well as the different types of coffee grown on the land.

Harvesting and Processing of Coffee Beans

During the harvest season, which usually lasts from November to March, you will see the coffee beans being hand-picked. Ripe cherries are then processed using a wet or dry method, depending on the type of coffee produced. Your guide will explain the differences between the two methods and show you the equipment used to process the beans.

Roasting and Tasting

After the beans are processed, they are roasted to reveal their unique tastes and aromas. You will see the roasting process up close and learn about the different roasting levels and how they affect the flavor of the coffee. Finally, you will taste some of the plantation’s delicious freshly brewed coffees right before your eyes.

Tips for visiting the Coffee Plain in Karagün

If you are planning to visit the Coffee Field in Karagün, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your experience:

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes because you will be doing a lot of walking and you may encounter some muddy trails.

Bring a hat and sunscreen as it can be quite hot and sunny on the plantation.

Be prepared to pay a small fee for the tour that includes tasting the plantation’s coffee.

Consider purchasing some coffee to take home as a souvenir of your visit.

Visiting the Coffee Field in Karagün is a unique and unforgettable experience that will surely please coffee lovers and anyone who wants to learn about the coffee making process. From the lush greenery of the field to the delicious aroma of freshly roasted coffee, this is a journey you won’t soon forget. So why not add this to your itinerary and discover the magic of beans to brew in Coorg?

(Edited by: Priyanka Deshpande)

source: http://www.deleciousfood.com /. by Publishing Center / April 03rd, 2023

Kodava’s passion . Hockey fest: Karnataka’s Napoklu village hosts 3,000+ members from 336 teams for an epic family sport

In 1997, Pandanda M Kuttappa, a retired bank employee, wanted to channelise this hockey craze to unite Kodavas and explore the potential of the talent in the region.

Hockey fest: Karnataka's Napoklu village hosts 3,000+ members from 336 teams  for an epic family sport - The Hindu BusinessLine
Members of different families get ready for Kodava Family Hockey Festival at Napoklu in Kodagu district of Karnataka. | Photo Credit: H S Manjunath
Members of different families get ready for Kodava Family Hockey Festival at Napoklu in Kodagu district of Karnataka.

It was a sunny Saturday morning when this reporter reached the General Thimmayya stadium at Napoklu village in Kodagu district. The men, women and children gathered at the stadium were eager to showcase their hockey playing talent.

More than 3,000 hockey talents from Kodava community (with a population of around 1.5 lakh) converge in a Kodagu village during the summer months to vie for the coveted family hockey title. This time it was the turn of the Appachettolanda family to host the hockey festival at Napoklu from March 18 to April 9.

Ask a Kodava, he/she proudly says that it is a festival, and does not call it as a tournament. So the organisers have aptly named it as hockey ‘namme’ (festival in Kodava language).

It is better to know a bit about Kodavas. A majority of people from Kodava community live in Kodagu district of Karnataka.

When you interact with Kodavas, they take pride in their representation in the armed forces — which include the personalities such as Field Marshall KM Cariappa and General KS Thimmayya — and in sports, especially in hockey.

There are more than 800 families of Kodavas with each having a unique name. Of them, 336 families are participating in this year’s hockey festival. The size of the families ranges from 100 to 400 people.

Interacting with businessline on the sidelines of the event, Pandanda Bopanna, President of the Kodava Hockey Academy, says “Hockey is in the blood of a Kodava.”

History of Kodava family hockey so far

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Festival objectives

In 1997, Pandanda M Kuttappa, a retired bank employee, wanted to channelise this hockey craze to unite Kodavas and explore the potential of the talent in the region. Kuttappa and his brother Pandanda Kashi Ponnappa started a family-led hockey festival in Kodagu keeping four objectives in mind.

According to Pandanda Bopanna (Kuttappa’s son), the first objective was to bring harmony within the Kodava community and families. Though many Kodavas were participating in national and internation hockey matches, they were not seen playing in their homeland.

The second objective of Kuttappa was to give an opportunity for local Kodavas to witness in real-time the game of their national and international players.

Pandanda Bopanna, President of the Kodava Hockey Academy
Pandanda Bopanna, President of the Kodava Hockey Academy | Photo Credit: H S Manjunath

Thirdly, Kuttappa wanted to provide a platform for youngsters in the community to showcase their talent, and take a step forward in their sporting career. Fourthly, the event also acted as a matrimonial platform and ended up in marriages in many cases.

Invests retirement benefit

Bopanna says that his father had invested his retirement benefits for hosting the first edition of the family hockey festival.

The first edition of the event, hosted by the Pandanda family, was named as Pandanda cup, and it saw the participation of 60 family teams. (The event was not organised in 2019 due to the 2018 Kodagu floods and landslides. Covid forced the organisers to refrain from hosting the event in 2020, 2021 and 2022.)

On the record participation of 336 teams this year, Bopanna says nowhere in the world would any hockey festival or tournament be played with such a large number of teams and players in one location.

Gender, age no bar

Gender and age are not a bar in this event. Men, women, and children can be the members of a team.

The only condition is that they should be from the same family. Women have the option to represent the family they are married to, or their paternal family. This year’s participation includes people in the age group of 6 to 84 years.

Highlighting her experience, Shivachaliyanda Dechakka, a 10th standard student from a sports hostel, says her family team won the first match, and lost the second one. She says it was a good experience for her to play with seniors.

While many teams have at least one woman representation, there are a few without them. In fact, the Kethira family had representation of five women, including the goalkeeper, in their team of 11.

Aman Poonacha from Palanganda family, an 8th standard student from Bengaluru, says he made his first entry as a player in his family team in a match on Saturday. However, he was not happy with his performance.

Confluence of youth and experience
Several stars from Indian hockey make it a point to be the representative of their families in the family cup.

KK Poonacha of Koothanda family, a former international player and former coach of Indian women’s team, who had just finished a match earlier on Saturday, says that he has been attending the family hockey cup matches since 1998, and his family team has won the cup in four editions.

KK Poonacha of Koothanda family, a former international player and former coach of Indian women’s team
KK Poonacha of Koothanda family, a former international player and former coach of Indian women’s team | Photo Credit: H S Manjunath

Showing the five stars on his family hockey jersey, Ajay Ayyappa of Palanganda family, who works in the Department of Central Excise and GST in Bengaluru, says that he makes it a point to attend the hockey festival every year, and adds that his brother Amar Aiyamma, a former Indian player, will be playing in the next matches.

According to Pandanda Bopanna, former Indian team players such as Nithin Thimmaiah of Mekerira family, Pradhan Somaiah of Pudiyokkada family, PL Thimmanna of Puliyanda family, PU Bopanna of Pullangada family, and the former India Junior player KP Somaiah of Kuppand family are participating in the matches this year.

A boy is seen practising hockey at Napoklu.
A boy is seen practising hockey at Napoklu. | Photo Credit: H S Manjunath

Terming this hockey festival as a good platform for beginners, KK Poonacha says they will get to play with the experienced players of national and international repute. This will be a good scouting ground for hockey talent also.

Stating that youngsters are motivated to play when they witness players of national and international repute, Ajay Ayyappa says it is like giving life to hockey again through this hockey festival, as people at the grassroots level are playing less these days.

Behind the scene

Appachettolanda Manu Muthappa, coordinator of the Appachettolanda Hockey Festival, says that his family has around 180 members, and they are actively participating in the smooth conduct of this event.

On resource mobilisation for organising the event, he says contribution of the amount from the family members and support from the public and corporates help them generate resources for the event. The State government has also been helping with funds for the event for some years.

A special gallery has been set up at the venue at a cost of around ₹35-40 lakh, and it can accommodate up to 25,000 people.

Appachettolanda Manu Muthappa, coordinator of the Appachettolanda Hockey Festival
Appachettolanda Manu Muthappa, coordinator of the Appachettolanda Hockey Festival | Photo Credit: H S Manjunath

Deepak Chengappa of Nayakanda family, who is the Tournament Director, says that 21 matches are being conducted every day. The event has five jury members. Around 200 members, including the technical teams of Hockey Coorg and the whole Appachettolanda family, are helping him in the smooth operation of the event.

The event has four national referees, and 15 state referees. With an intention to encourage youngsters to take up refereeing as a profession, nine degree students are undergoing training here, he adds.

‘Encourage talent’

Kishor Cariappa from the Ammatanda family says that even though a lot of promising players take part in the Kodava Hockey Festival, their talent goes unnoticed once the tournament is over.

“Steps should be taken by Hockey Karnataka and Hockey India to hand-pick potential talent and start grooming them. Even though 336 teams took part this year, Hockey India officials were conspicuous by their absence. Organisers should make efforts to invite hockey think tanks in India to the event,” he adds.

Kishor Cariappa feels that the Karnataka government can help build two hockey venues with stands for Kodagu Hockey Festival in south and north Kodagu so that organising committees don’t have to spend lakhs of rupees on curating pitches every year.

Do you know who hosted the event?

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Future plans

Pandanda Bopanna says that three families have been finalised to host the next three editions of the hockey festival.

“We are encouraging other families who have not hosted so far to come forward and host. It is an opportunity to gain experience. It is not easy to host such a big event. It gives the family time to bond and also gives their youngsters a chance of hosting an event,” he adds.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> News> Sports / by A J Vinayak / April 04th, 2023

This luxurious resort tucked in the wilderness of Coorg makes for an idyllic wedding destination

Whisk away your friends and folks to the mystical mountains of Coorg for a truly splendid wedding celebration. Step into your fabled forever surrounded by grandeur, nature’s bounty and impeccable hospitality.

The infinity pool at Coorg Wildnerness Resort & Spa bedecked for your special day.
Delightful delicacies from the talented chefs of Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa set at the decks of the resort.
Helping you create beautiful memories amidst the hills of Coorg. 
Take your vows as the hills and valleys of Coorg stand witness.
A dining experience like no other, at Habba, the resort’s multi-cuisine restaurant.

Gone are the days when wedding celebrations were limited to the grandest banquet hall in your hometown. Today, couples are going the extra mile to ensure their fairytale nuptials are an endearing memory that guests will relish for years to come. And what better way to craft a dreamy wedding than to fly to an exotic location? Allow us to introduce you to the Coorg Wilderness Resort and Spa. A grand luxury resort tucked amidst the lush wilderness of Coorg, this destination boasts every ingredient in the recipe for delightful weddings. 

Be it a lavish occasion or an intimate affair, the experienced staff ensures your special day is every bit as perfect as you imagined. With inspired cuisines presented in grand buffet spreads or elaborate course banquets, trust that every whim and fancy of yours will be catered to. 

Let wilderness celebrate with you! Our outdoor deck bedecked with wedding finery.

The resort brightens the canvas of festivities with an array of delightful services including experienced florists, decorators, photographers, live entertainment, and much more.

A peek into the property

The 4th of Paul John Resorts and Hotels’ premium luxury properties, Coorg Wilderness Resort and Spa offers 60 acres of virginal wilderness. The resplendent banquet hall—The Queen’s Court—proffers 2,000 sq ft of splendid space, ideal for pre-wedding festivities and kickstarting the celebrations with some pomp and show. Proceed to The Grand Ballroom to exchange your vows. This stunning, pillarless area of 3,500 sq ft with regal ceilings that tower high at 18 ft promises the perfect backdrop and grandiosity for the big day. One can also choose from the wide array of outdoor venues, be it by the infinity pool surrounded by hills and valleys, or the immense deck set right in the midst of lush wilderness or even at the peak of a hill with the setting sun as witness. 

For that stylish, glamorous evening! The Grand Ballroom in its grandest finery.

In addition to the larger-than-life celebratory venues, the accommodation elevates the experience further. For starters, the luxurious European-style suites which span over 1,350 sq ft are tailor-made for a truly exotic experience. They feature plush interiors, electric fireplaces and large bay windows which promise a glimpse of the fleeting sights of nature and offer unmatched views of the famed hills of Coorg. The cosy studio rooms are reminiscent of elegant chalets nestled amidst the dense woods. 

In a nutshell, the property harbours 52 stately studio rooms and 52 palatial suites to ensure your guests revel in the creme-de-la-creme of hospitality. We’re talking divine views, heated floors, cosy-chic decor and unbridled luxury. 

An assortment of amenities

Spruce up the wedding festivities with the property’s unique offerings like a coffee-tasting experience, treks through untrodden trails, fish feeding, a rejuvenating dip in the infinity pool, and unparalleled proximity to the flourishing flora and fauna. The property also guarantees a treat for the palate with its myriad dining options. For a South Indian and coastal feast, head to ‘Vembanad’. To sample the bar menu, head to Tipsy, or enjoy sumptuous finger food and all-day dining at ‘Habba’.

Let wilderness celebrate with you! Our outdoor deck bedecked with wedding finery.

That’s not all: you can also pamper your guests with some tender loving care at the resort’s 18-room spa block with advanced traditional and western treatments. 

Just a two-hour drive from the Kannur Airport, and three kilometres from the town of Madikeri, the resort is conveniently located and ensures all the tourist attractions are just a stone’s throw away. 

For more information, click here.

source: http://www.vogue.in / Vogue, edition India / Home> Weddings / published by Coorg Wilderness Resort and Spa / by Yashita Vashishth / March 30th, 2023