The Diary of an Oddroader: February 2012

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Oddroad brings out the Photography workshop calendar!

Here is only the beginning of all that is exciting to come! And just to spice it up, we offer you a chance gain FREE entry to the first ever photography workshop from Oddroad & KG Pictures!?!?

Here are three easy steps to get one:

(a) Write a comment on THIS post as to why you should get it
(b) Get your friends over here and to like your comment
(c) Get more of em! The comment with most likes by ~~5^th March~~ 8^th March gets to walk away with a FREE entry to the photography workshop on 11th March.

Easy breazy!

VENUE DETAILS:
Address: INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, IBMR House, 6th Cross, Wilson Garden, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore-560 027
Phone: (080) 4110 3455 / 2248 4302
Mobile: (0) 9379518181
Fax : (080) 2248 4302

Directions:

Event-day contact for all queries: Varun (9663332742)
Please reach the venue on time. See you at the venue at 09:00 a.m. on Sunday the 11th March'12!

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Kodugu and its beauty

Nature at its best

When I was a little child, I watched this romantic song shot at a breath taking scenery, sung in an unknown language. And all that I could remember from the song was ‘Madikeri Sepoyee’. The language and the place fascinated me; it looked like a fairy land. It made me wonder about this place. But I let the thought pass by. A few years down line I went on my first college trip and there, I saw my fairy land – Coorg.

The Misty Heights

A home away from home.

If you’re in Coorg, one of the most serene places to stay at is Misty Heights. As the name suggests, the house is located on top of a mountain, with an unusually steep climb to the top, even for a place like Madikeri. The rooms have a homelike feel and there’s enough space for a campfire right outside the house making the place perfect for a weekend getaway. What I enjoyed most about Misty Heights was a swing at the edge of the mountain, overlooking green mountains on every side. At night, the view from the swing gives one the surrealistic feel of looking in at Coorg from the outside.

Namdroling Monastry aka Golden Temple

A feel of Tibet in Coorg

Trekking and river rafting are great options for the adventurous. The owners arrange for such activities and for transport. They also prepare authentic Kodava food for guests. The elephant training camp at Dubare, located on the banks of the river Kaveri, is fun to visit. The Golden Temple at Khushalnagar is a must-visit for many reasons, especially the stunning architecture and artwork.

There is something about Coorg that is so heart-warming and welcoming. Coorg is a place that everybody can enjoy, whether you’re into adventure sports or want a peaceful place to read a book or may be simply star gaze.