When a place is referred to as the Scotland of India, it needs no further introduction. Coorg is a tranquil, little town in Southern Karnataka, cradled in the Western Ghats. It is famous mainly for its austere sights, varied wildlife, world-class coffee and the Kodavas, the ethnic warrior people of Coorg. In recent years, the place has been gaining popularity as one of the most-visited tourist destinations in India. If you haven't visited Coorg already, here are 16 reasons why it should be the next place you visit:

7. Coorg Cuisine

Local legend has it that Kodavas are descendants of Alexander the Great. They are pure non-vegetarians and their meat is cooked with a lot of coconut, spices and curry leaves. Some of the famous Coorg dishes are Pandi Curry, Atti Payasa, Kadubu and Baimbale!

8. Kodava Hockey Festival

Hockey is a craze in the Kodava community of Coorg so one of the families in the community hosts this famous hockey tournament every year. It is recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records as one of the biggest field hockey events in the world. Over 50 Kodavas have represented India in hockey and 7 of them have participated in the Olympics.