Description
The Orange County Resort in far from the main tourist routes, and as such retains a sense of being away from it all. There are County Cottages which offer a living cum sleeping area with attached bathroom. There is also a private pool villa which has a separate living room with two ‘sit outs’, and a back garden containing a swimming pool. The other rooms are the Presidential Villa with a large separate living room and the King’s Court which has two bedrooms which is ideal for families. There is also a camp nearby which offers comfortable tented accommodation.
The Orange County Resort is an excellent intimate retreat for discovering the local surroundings. Close to the hotel you can take a plantation tour, take a boat out on Cauvery River, or take a walk with a guide through Dubare Reserve. Among the attractions outside the estate is Bylekuppe, the second largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet. The Golden Temple has some very impressive 40-foot high golden idols of Buddha. The prayer sessions are a sight to behold too, as more than 400 monks chant in unison. You can also visit the Dubare Elephant Camp where you can participate in bathing or feeding the elephants, you will then take a ride on one through the forest to a watering hole. There are also a number of temples and local villages in the area that you can explore. In short, Orange County is perfect for a few days relaxing, or for the more active, a good base to explore what the local area has to offer.
Accommodation
Orange County Resort offers 42 Cottages. Rustic in style and all very natural interiors.
Childcare
Children are welcome at the resort and there is a children's activity centre with board games and table tennis. Children will be able to enjoy the nature walks in the Dubare Reserve Forest, plantation tours and birdwatching.
Facilities
Facilities at the resort include reception, children's activity centre, swimming pool and infinity edge pool, gym, Ayurvedic spa, a restaurant, coffee lounge overlooking the paddy fields and the coffee and spice plantations, and a library.
Activities
The hotel offers a range of activities including a tour of the 300 acre working coffee and spice plantation, guided bird watching, coracle (boats made of bamboo and cane covered in animal hides) rides on the river Cauvery and nature walks in the enchanting 50,000 acre Dubare Reserve Forest. Activities further afield include the Dubare elephant camp and visits to Bylekuppe, the second largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet.
Services
The Resort offers a laundry service.
When to travel
Isolated from much of India by the Western Ghats, the climate of Kerala & Karnataka is tropical and as a result of the mountain ranges the area isn’t as dry as much of India. The best time to visit is from April through June. While there can be the occasional light showers these are just a prelude of the wet weather to come. The weather is generally hot and humid during this early summer. The monsoon season arrives in late June and thus can wash out July and August. September is much more humid as a result of the rainy season, and the fall can be dry but with the humidity this makes it feel quite the warm. The temperatures cool down and the humidity lets up as winter comes in around December, with this season lasting until February when the dry spring returns. Winter can be a pleasant time to visit, especially if you’re looking to head off the beach and explore this Indian land of mystery.
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Location and directions
Coorg, India
Orange County resort is nestled in the Western Ghats, perched at 800 meters above sea level and set amidst 200 acres of coffee and spice plantations. Located in Siddapura, Coorg at a distance of 235 kms from Bangalore.
How to get there
10-hour direct flight to Bangalore International Airport. Orange County is 270km from Bangalore.
