Monday, December 6, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
wild orchid camp
When you want your holiday to be close to nature, with lots of opportunity to explore, come to the Wild Orchids Camp in the Kolli Hills.
Accommodation is in large comfortable Swiss tents, with a small private sit out. The interiors are a tad over done but you will be glad to sink into the plush sofas after a long walk in the woods.
The food is wholesome and you can choose from the menu of the day. We would be glad to pack some sandwiches in a hamper for your exploration trips.
Besides providing accommodation for Nature lovers looking for a break in the country side or as a base station for exploring the Kolli Hills, Wild Orchid camp also hopes to promote responsible tourism that brings in sustainable development in the Hills
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Kolli Hills- God's own herbal hills
Kolli Hills is an unspoilt , unknown Hill station in Tamilnadu. With 1300 meters above sea level, it enjoys a very good climate throughout the year. There is much in Kolli Hills to attract lovers of nature, plant and bird life and even archaeology and astronomy buffs. The Kolli Hills has 72 hair pen bends to reach the top of the hills. The Kolli Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats, which is a mountain range that runs mostly parallel to the east coast of South India. The mountains are relatively untouched by commercial tourism and still retain their natural beauty
Historical References
The Kolli Hills are featured in several works of classical Tamil literature such as Silappathigaram, Manimekalai,Purananuru and Ainkurnuru. The region was ruled by Valvil Ori around 200 A.D., who is praised as one of the seven great philanthropists of ancient Tamil Nadu. His valor and marksmanship are sung by several poets, and his exploits are a popular part of folklore. Ori is said to have killed a lion, bear, deer and a boar with a single arrow.
The hills are said to be guarded by Kollipavai, the local deity. According to legend, the sages chose Kolli hills when they were looking for a peaceful place to do their penance. However, the demons invaded the hills to disrupt the penance when the sages began their rituals. The sages prayed to Kollipavai, who according to the myth, chased away the demons with her enchanting smile. The Kollipavai is still worshipped by the people here and her smile is revered. The mountains have several mythological legends associated with them, and often come across as an eerie place in contemporary tales due to the unexplored and less traveled terrain.
The Kolli Hills are featured in several works of classical Tamil literature such as Silappathigaram, Manimekalai,Purananuru and Ainkurnuru. The region was ruled by Valvil Ori around 200 A.D., who is praised as one of the seven great philanthropists of ancient Tamil Nadu. His valor and marksmanship are sung by several poets, and his exploits are a popular part of folklore. Ori is said to have killed a lion, bear, deer and a boar with a single arrow.
The hills are said to be guarded by Kollipavai, the local deity. According to legend, the sages chose Kolli hills when they were looking for a peaceful place to do their penance. However, the demons invaded the hills to disrupt the penance when the sages began their rituals. The sages prayed to Kollipavai, who according to the myth, chased away the demons with her enchanting smile. The Kollipavai is still worshipped by the people here and her smile is revered. The mountains have several mythological legends associated with them, and often come across as an eerie place in contemporary tales due to the unexplored and less traveled terrain.
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