Misty Woods goes eco-friendly
Mysore, Mar 9: 'The Misty Woods,' an eco-friendly resort on the top of the hills in the South Coorg recognised by the Department of Tourism in Karnataka has embarked on an expansion plan costing Rs one crore. Located in a remote area about 23 km from the Virajpet in Coorg District amid a sprawling 120 acre coffee plantation and lush green mountains draped in mist,the resort is free from pollution and hustle bustle of the outside world with a rich aroma of coffee and pepper permeating the atmosphere. It is owned by Leading Coffee Planter Vij Johan who started this venutre three years ago at an investment of Rs one crore with cottages built in Kerala style architecture and according to the Vastu Sastra.
Speaking to visiting reporters, Mr Johan said with an additional 15 units being constructed, the number of cottages will go up to 30. The resort will offer facilities like Ayurveda massage, swimming pool besides a conference hall-cum-recrecreations centre. The intention was to serve those who liked the natural beauty of the Coorg. During the last three years, the occupancy rate was more then 60 per cent with several big corporates selecting the place as venue for meetings and conferences.
The
unique
thatched
restaurant
caters
to
every
taste
bud
offering
exclusive
cusines
of
Kerala,
Coorg,
North
India
and
China.
Mr
Johan
said
the
resort
had
no
TV
and
telephone
facilities
for
the
visitors
to
help
them
enjoy
the
nature.
The
resort
would
also
organise
cultural
events
during
the
weekends
with
traditional
Coorg
dances
besides
participation
of
the
tribals
in
events
to
entertain
the
visitors
regularly.
A
museum
would
be
added
to
the
resort
for
visitors
to
know
the
various
cultures
and
paintings
of
the
region.
A trek through the forest, a tour around the plantation and taking a peek at the Arabian Sea near Kannur Coast on a clear day were some of the attractions. In the evening, one could enjoy chill in the warmth of the campfire.
In Coorg District there were more then 500 home stay facilities with many more coming up to attract visitors from across the country, he said.
UNI