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11. Ripple effect- a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as
caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it
12. Mahouts- a person who works with, rides, and tends an elephant
13. Laidback-relaxed, not in a hurry
14. Rafting- travelling in a river in a raft (a floating platform made by tying planks
together)
15. Canoeing- travelling in a river in a canoe (a large, narrow boat)
16. Rappelling- going down a cliff by sliding down a rope
17. Trails- paths created by walking
18. Panoramic view- a view of a wide area of land

Key points

 Coorg, the smallest district is situated between Mysore and Mangalore.
 It is situated in hills and inhabited by martial men and women.
 Coorg is also known as Kodagu.
 There are evergreen forests , spices and coffee plantations and colonial bungalows.

THE ORIGIN OF THESE PEOPLE
 They are descendants of Greeks and Arabs.
 A story goes that a part of Alexander’s army stayed back and married local
women.
 So the present race is a mixture of both cultures.
 They wear long black coats, embroidered waists belts.
 Their dress relates them to Arabs and Kurds.
PEOPLE ARE BRAVE AND HOSPITABLE
 They are hospitable and are proud to tell about the bravery of their
forefathers.
 In the Indian Army ,the C Regiment is the most decorated regiment.
 General he first Chief of the Indian Army was a Coorgi
WATER AND COORGI LIFE

 The river Kaveri gets water from the hills of Coorg.
 A fish Mahasheer abounds in this water.
 Animals like Langurs drop partially eaten fruit in water.
 Kingfishers dive in it, elephants are bathed in it.
OTHER ADVENTURES

 River – rafting , travelling in a boat, rock- climbing make life adventurous.
 Wild elephants , butterflies and squirrels draw our attention.
PLACES WORTH WATCHING

 The entire Coorg can be seen by climbing Brahmgiri hills.
 The island of Nisargadham and Buddisht settlement at Bylakuppe are
interesting places.