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  • Karadigodu Post
     Bangalore, India
    (827) 445-8481
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A Coffee Break from the Cares of Life...

  • May 25, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by ushakiran from Bangalore, India
A Coffee Break from the Cares of Life...

The enchanting Orange County -Coorg (Karnataka, India) is set amidst the cool coffee plantations and borders on to the Dubare forest range..I have never seen a place that is as relaxing and refreshing and rejuvenating as this. It was sheer bliss staying for a weekend at Orange County.

I was just not prepared to see something as stunning and overwhelming as the resort. It is spread over an area of 50 acres of cultivated land and 300 acres of coffee plantation and paddy fields , a lake and the River Cauvery flowing by the side. One word to describe it - Magical !.The only sound one gets to hear within the resort is the birds chirping and the sound of the rain...

We went on a 3 night 4 day package which included all meals starting from lunch on day one to breakfast on day four..
When we checked in we were asked to park our vehicle at the car park located at the entrance, after which we were taken with our luggage to our cottage on a buggy, the only vehicle that is allowed into the resort and the planation around it. So one gets to do a lot of walking through all those lovely winding roads and paths after those hearty meals served at the resort.

The package included a Spice walk through the entire plantation with a guide who introduced us to all the exotic plants grown around there.There are some lovely species growing around the resort like Wild Orchids and various varieties of attractive Tropical flowers and of course various spices like Cardamoms, Pepper, Cinnamon, Beetle Nut and of course Coffee...They have some rare trees like the Mulberry on which the Silk Worms are bred, and a lot of herbs and medicinal plants used in Ayurveda. All of us thoroughly enjoyed this very educative walk which took about 3 hours in the afternoon after lunch.

The package also included a Jungle walk through the Dubare forest range where we were taken for a trek of 8 kilometres into the wild jungle and we got to see some spotted deers, an Elephant family bathing in a stream and even a huge Cobra. The guide was very efficient and well trained to act in an emergency if one arises.The only drawback was the Leeches, they manage to somehow leave their mark on any part of the human body that is exposed... we had tried everything that was recommended, like applying Dettol on the exposed parts and carrying a recommended Herbal cream, but nothing seemed to deter them..

The food here is another thing worth a special mention. It was superb and in a great variety. Excellent and beautifully served in all the restaurants..The coffee shop overlooking the paddy fields with its comfortable seats and a collection of a variety of reading material was our favorite haunt especially when it rained!! it was sheer bliss having a hot cup of coffee and watch the rain from the verandah..



Facilities provided here :-

Other than the usual facilities like a Swimming pool, actually 2 pools here and a Multi cuisine restaurant by the Swimming pool, a Vegetarian restaurant called Plantain Leaf and a Non Vegetarian restaurant 'The Pepper corn' , there is an Ayurvedic village housed in a traditional Kodava house, complete with all kinds of treatments like 'Panchakarma' which means a five fold treatment for mental and Physical well being
'Abhyanga' - a body massage with medicated oil
Shirodara -A continuous stream of oil, herbal decoctions and medicated milk poured over the forehead...
and many other such treatments along with facials and Keshini, a hair treatment using ayurvedic herbs...

About the Accomodation :-

The accomodation come in Tudor style cottages and Private pool villas.. extremely comfortable and Airconditioned with a spic and span bathroom and everything that is needed including moisturiser , shampoos,Ayurvedic oil and creams and an umbrella to be used as it rains right through the year, which is part of its charm.. excellent room service and other facilities.I was totally impressed by this.

There is ' The peppercorn ', an exclusive Kebab and sizzler restaurant, which seem to be the favorite haunt of most guests..we were at this place for most of our meals except the breakfast which we used to have at Plantain leaf...

I would definitely want to go back to this place for a longer stay if possible sometime in the near future..
The package for 2 cost us Rs 35,000 inclusive of taxes which in my opinion is fantastic for the kind of holiday we had...

Orange County resorts
Karadigodu post,Siddapura
Coorg
karnataka
Tel: 91(o)8274 258 481/2/3/4/6
India

E-mail:coorg@orangecounty.in

( Coorg is a district in Karnataka state situated about 250 kms from Bangalore, the state capital.Kodavas are the native warrior people of Coorg.According to one theory ,they are the descendants of the soldiers of Alexander the Great, who invaded India in 327BC.)

From journal The best of India

Editor Pick

Orange County Resort #3452

  • August 6, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by JonesyGuide from Indianapolis, Indiana
Orange County Resort #3452

Orange County Resort is located in a very rural area outside of Siddupur, India. It requires an 8-hour drive (245 km) from the closest international airport, which is Bangalore International. Coorg is located at the top of a mountain in a very lush rainforest area. The area is a welcome respite from the pollution of Bangalore.

At the edge of the resort, there are electric wire fences. These are there for two reasons. One is to protect the young teak forests to prevent illegal harvesting of trees, and secondly to prevent elephants from coming into resort. My visit took place during the monsoon season, so there was always a refreshing light mist, which would give way to huge downpours of rain.

Orange County Resort is an RCI Gold Crown Resort and for good reason. The resort is very luxurious with a gorgeous swimming pool. There is lovely lake as well as picturesque rice fields. On the resort grounds, one can stroll past lime trees, jasmine, coffee and peppercorn growing.

There are two restaurants on site, which have a wonderful waitstaff. The resort has an Ayervedic treatment center. There are many assorted Ayervedic treatments available starting at Rs 740 per treatment. The Ayervedic massage is a must to unwind and release stress.

The resort has an on-site activities director to help in the planning of day trips. Some day trips available from the resort include the second largest Tibetan monastery outside of Tibet, an elephant camp (in season), coffee plantation tours, and jungle tours.

From journal Incredible India!

Orange County Resort

  • February 14, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by missgreen from Kettering, United Kingdom
Orange County Resort

Best Things Nearby:
There are quite a few things to do nearby this resort; there's an elephant park, a Tibetan settlement, and my personal favourite, a safari we took at the Nagarhole National Park. It cost 200 Rupees for foreigners. The park has over 70 tigers but you need to be there very early in the morning to see them. You can also see elephants, monkeys, deer and lots of other wildlife.

Best Things About the Resort:
Everything about this resort is fantastic, from the units to the food in the restaurant to the gardens to the staff. The thing that sticks most in my mind about this resort is the staff; every single staff member we passed from receptionist to the gardeners stopped to say hello and have a chat with us. They were so friendly and couldn't do enough to help us. This resort has a health and spa centre that specialises in ayurvedic treatments. I had a full bodied ayurvedic massage which was brilliant, very relaxing!!

Resort Experience:
The resort is set on a coffee plantation with old English 'Tudor-style' thatched roof cottages. The grounds of the resort have been kept up beautifully with flowers and plants everywhere. There is a leisure club there with a jacuzzi, steam room, and spa pool, as well as the health and spa centre.

  • Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
  • Activities: Excellent
  • Amenities: Excellent
  • Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Excellent

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