8 Facts About Coorg That Will Make You Want To Visit It!

1. Women Carrying Guns

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2. Coorg Mandarins

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3. Hockey sticks

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4. 'Ainmane' houses

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5. Local Kodava

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6. Kodava language

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7. Kailpodh

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8. Puttu honey

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