Coorg, nicknamed as the Scotland of India, is located in the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. The land’s enticing landscape and lush greenery makes it a sight to behold. It homes different communities of diverse ethnicities, with the Kodavas being the main ethnic group. The place is a prominent travel destination in India drawing in tourists from all over the world. The economy of Coorg is based on agriculture, forestry and plantations. Coffee and major cash crops such as cardamom and black pepper comprise greater portion of the contributors. The climate in here is moderate throughout the year with an average temperatures ranging from 15 to 29 degree Celsius, making it an ideal tourist destination.
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Eco Tourism
Ecotourism has become popular in Coorg among visitors interested in environmental conservation. The main essence of eco-friendly tourism is to ensure that minimum or no damage is done to the ecosystem. Porcupine Castle Resort believes in sustainable living, thus the whole property is built around abundant and bountiful hills without disrupting the natural resources and lives of the people involved. Practicing the ‘give and take’ policy, Porcupine Castle Resort gives back its share to nature by helping the ecosystem grow by planting more trees, while preserving and conserving its already existing flora. This gives rise to economic opportunities that make the protection of natural resources advantageous to the local people.
