Do you like drinking coffee, and trying various kinds of coffee? Then you will love Coorg. One of the biggest manufacturers of coffee in India, this beautiful

hill station is covered in green acres of coffee plantations. It is a sight both serene and invigorating!

Coffee plantations are one of the most visited spots in Coorg. There are several ways of enjoying the sight.

In picture | Kaapi Cats Viju Chengappa (extreme left) walks his guests through his coffee estate, Elephant Corridor, in scenic Coorg (Photograph by Nilotpal Baruah)

Route 1: Guided toursThere are numerous thriving estates set amidst innumerable coffee

plantations. It is hard to navigate them on your own but with a guide it becomes much easier.

In picture | Orange County

Many coffee estate owners offer guided tours around their property. They will also you to witness the process and be part of it. You can watch

how coffee beans are plucked. Then you can see how they get sorted, refined and roasted.

It is an intriguing, time-consuming process and one comes away from it feeling enriched and refreshed, and with a wider view of the places one loves.

Manufacturers like Tata, Orange County and Bombay Burmah all offer personalised tourist tours and special explorations. You can also explore the coffee estate at Amanvana. Our manager will be thrilled

to offer you a guided tour.

Route 2: LodgingA more immersive option would be to live in a lodge or resort that is

situated inside a coffee plantation or is close to one. There are many home stays that also make this experience possible.

Picture – Holiday IQ

They are nestled inside coffee plantations and one can enjoy delicious home-cooked food that is very authentic, the comforts of a home, and then, when

you feel like it, take a walk through plantations.

Make sure you spend time with the pickers. Harvesting is almost entirely manual. Few machines are used. So it is an art as well as a science. Also Nov

and Dec are the best times to go, so pack your bags!

Some of the popular homestays around coffee plantations are: Plantation Trails, Comfort Homestay, Silver Brook Estate (in

picture) and Bell Home. You can find all details online.

It is advisable to book rooms 10 days in advance for a confirmed booking lest you lose out on a coffee flavoured holiday.

ABOUT AMANVANA Amanvana is a luxury spa resort in Coorg. With private bungalows on the River Kaveri, a sunken spa, sumptuous cuisine and a wealth of flora and fauna, it’s a tranquil place that’s ideal for those who love quiet adventure.