INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORTHotel Report

Submitted to the University of Calicut

In partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the

Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management and Catering Science

Under the Supervision & Guidance of

Mr.Nimesh Soman

ByRobish C V

Reg.No: HLAKSCT016

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING SCIENCE(2010-2013)

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DEPARTMENT OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that thetraining Report work is a bonafied work done by Robish C V andsubmitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for thedegree in BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOTEL MANGEMENT AND CATERINGSCIENCE FROM HOLY CROSS INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGYaffiliated to the University of Calicut during 2010 to 2013Academic year.

Place: Kozhikode Mr. Nimesh Soman.

Date: Faculty Supervisor

Department of HotelManagement

Sr. Merrina Sebastian Sr. Shiny George

Head of the department Principal

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External Examiner.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With sincere gratitude to God I take this page to remember the hard work of the people that went along with me in successfully completing this project.

I would like to thank our respected PrincipalSR.SHINY GEORGE, our Head of the Department SR.MERRINA SEBASTIANand our Faculty Supervisor Mr. Nimesh Soman .for their support andencouragement given to me. It was under his guidance theproject was carried out.

I thank all my family members, friends and team mateswho helped me during the preparation of the project.

Robish C V.

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CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

a. Karnataka 6 -

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b. Tourism In Karnataka

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c. Tourist Places In Karnataka

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d. Tourism Map of Karnataka

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e. Coorg Tourism 15

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f. Coorg History 16

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II. DETAILS ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY

A. Orange county the company21 – 22

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B. Family History 23 – 25

C. Orange County Coorg26

III. TRAINING IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

a. Front Office

b. Housekeeping

c. Food & Beverage Production

d. Food & Beverage Service

IV. CONCLUSION

Annexure

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

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Karnataka Tourism-A Sneak Peek

History & CultureThe history of Karnataka dates back to the period of the

Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Hampi, situated in the Bellary

district, was said to be the capital of Vali and Sugriva. Even

the Pandavas are said to have stayed in the present day

Chitradurga district of Karnataka. In the 4th century BCE, a

local dynasty called Satavahana came to power and its rule

lasted 300 years. The next rulers where the Kadambas, Chalukyas

(500 to 735 BC), Pulikeshi II (609 to 642 BC) and the

Rashtrakutas (753-973). Their rule saw some remarkable progress

in architecture, religion and literature. The rise of the Muslim

rulers, the Bahmani sultans of Gulbarga and the Adil Shahi saw a

propagation of Urdu and Persian literature. After the fall of

the Maratha Peshwa (1818) and Tipu Sultan of Mysore (1799)

Karnataka came under the British. After Indian independence, the

Wodeyar Maharaja acceded to India and Mysore became an Indian

state in 1950. On November 1, 1956, Mysore State was enlarged,

including the state of Coorg and Kannada-speaking portions of

neighboring areas. In 1973, the name of the state was changed to

Karnataka.

The southern state of Karnataka, has a distinct art and culture.

The diverse linguistic and religious ethnicities that are native

to state of Karnataka combined with their long histories have

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contributed immensely to the varied cultural heritage of the

state. Apart from Kannadigas, Karnataka is home to Tuluvas,

Kodavas and Konkanis. Minor populations of Tibetan Buddhists and

Siddhi tribes plus a few other ethnic groups also live in

Karnataka. The traditional folk arts cover the entire gamut of

music, dance, drama, storytelling by itinerant troupes, etc.

Yakshagana, a classical folk play, is one of the major

theatrical forms of coastal Karnataka. Contemporary theatre

culture in Karnataka is one of the most vibrant in India with

organizations like Ninasam, Ranga Shankara and Rangayana active

on foundations laid down by the Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company.

Veeragase, Kamsale and Dollu Kunitha are popular dance forms.

Bharatanatya also enjoys wide patronage in Karnataka.

Karnataka, in the South West of India is a prominent tourism

hub, attracting tourists from across the world. Karnataka

tourism has seen a boost owing to its capital, Bangalore

emerging as the IT centre of the country. The flourish in

tourism has triggered the mushrooming of resorts and home-stays

across the state facilitating a better travel experience.

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Karnataka is geographically divided into the coastal region or

'Karavali', the hilly region or 'Malenadu' which encompasses the

Western Ghats and the plains or 'Bayaluseeme' Balayluseeme is

further classified into the northern and southern regions.

  Climate

Karnataka basically has four seasons in a year, Summer, Monsoon,

Post-Monsoon and Winter. Post-monsoon from October-December and

Winter from January to February are the most pleasant time to

visit.

LanguagesKannada is the official language of the state. Tulu, Kodava and

Konkani are other native languages spoken. The national language

Hindi is also spoken by the natives. With a lot of migration

from other states of the country owing to the development in the

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IT sector, the state now has immigrants speaking Malayalam,

Tamil, Telugu etc. Not to mention that invariably English is

widely spoken in the state.

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Tourism in KarnatakaKarnataka tourism has a lot to offer in the 30 districts of the

state. The state throws a wide range of locations and spots for

the one struck by wanderlust whether he is an adventurer, an

explorer or the one who is simply smitten by unraveling scenic

surprises.

The undulating wonders, creating valleys of pastures green in

Coorg, has earned the name, 'The Scotland of India'. This hill

station is an important part of Karnataka tourism. Chikmagalur,

the coffee land of Karnataka, Kemmanagundi with its cascading

waterfalls and lush greenery, Kudremukh, also in Chikmagalur

district with its picturesque views are some of the major hill

stations.Mangalore opens into a vast expanse of coastal area,

one of the most prominent beach holiday destinations of

Karnataka tourism. Surrounding it are major pilgrimage centres

of the state like Kollur Mookambika temple, Udupi Krishna

temple, Horanadu Annapoorneshwari temple, Sringeri Sarada

temple, Kukke Subramanya, Dharmasthala etc.

Maravanthe is an example of quiet coastal charm followed by more

beaches like Byndoor, Malpe, Karwar to name a few. Places of

historical interest are innumerable in the state and is an

important and inviting aspect of Karnataka tourism. Places in

Karnataka like Mysore, Badami, Hampi, Belur, Halebid,

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Sravanabelagoa etc boast sculptural marvels which speaks a

thousand tales of the begone era.

For those with the spirit of adventure, there are a lot of

places in Karnataka scattered with a wide range of adventure

activities. Cauvery fishing camp-Bheemeshwari, Galibore &

Doddamakali offer a joyous fishing experience. Savandurga,

Anthargange, Shivgiri, Ramanagaram etc are frequented for rock

climbing and trekking. Honnemardhu, Shivgange, Shivanasamudra,

Sangama etc entertain with boating, river rafting, coracle rides

and other water activities.

Wildlife also attracts travellers to places in Karnataka like

Bandipur-a famous tiger reserve, Kabini and Nagarhole infested

with elephants while BR Hills, Dandeli and Bhadra wildlife

sanctuary delights one with its wildlife and wilderness.

Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore etc are major cities in the state

while a lot others are emerging to become. Bangalore is a truly

metropolitan city with its diverse culture, IT companies, Malls

etc with the others are catching up with it.

Below are the places in Karnataka categorized according to

different holiday needs. Bangalore, which is the capital of the

state of Karnataka, was founded by a local chieftain named Kempe

Gowda, in the year 1537. This city is virtually a huge garden

which has well laid out roads, lined with blossoming trees on

either side. The city has a salubrious climate, but nowadays,

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due to global warming and the increase in the population of the

city caused by the development in the IT sector, the weather has

started to change slowly.

Mysore is another must visit destination for any tourist coming

to Karnataka. This city is the former capital of the Wodeyars,

who were the erstwhile rulers of the state. History in the form

of splendid architectures, dots the landscape of this city.

Mysore is known as the city of palaces as there are many

charming palaces, some of which have been converted to hotels.

Don't miss the Mysore Palace, which is a timeless statement in

grandeur and style. The most important festival in Mysore is the

Dussehra, which is a must see for any tourist. This ten-day

festival is celebrated with pomp and style, and is a very

colorful and joyous occasion.

Another place in Mysore which should not be missed is the

Brindavan Gardens, which has a lot of water parks and lovely

green vegetation. Before the Switzerland craze took over, it was

one of the favorite shooting spots for filmmakers.

The tourism of Karnataka caters to a wide range of tourist

interests, and archaeology can be one of them. Tourists can also

visit the famous Hampi heritage site, which was the erstwhile

capital of the Vijayanagara kings. Here the remnants of history

reflect romance in ruins. This place has been declared a UNESCO

World Heritage Site, and each stone has a story of its own to

tell. The site dates back to the fourteenth century. Close by

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you have the Tungabadhra Dam and the Raghavendra Swamy Temple,

dedicated to Saint Raghavendra.

Karnataka with its capital at Bangalore is the country's eighth

largest state. It is located in the Deccan Plateau, and is

surrounded by Maharashtra to the north, Arabian Sea to the west,

Goa to the northwest, Kerala to the southwest, Andhra Pradesh to

the east and Tamil Nadu to southeast.

Karnataka is a tapestry of colors, cultures, flavors,

landscapes, timelessness and heart- stopping beauty. A place

where vibrant worlds seamlessly meld into one another, every few

hundred kilometers. Sedate plains suddenly rise to dizzying

mist-covered hilly heights, and then plunge with careless

abandon in a whitewater freefall, to become languid rivers that

flow past cities - cities where time has stopped altogether, and

cities where time rushes a relentless rush to keep up with the

world; cities that sometimes escape into the deep quiet of thick

forests and sometimes, stretch their arms wide open to embrace

the sea. Host to some of India's largest and most powerful

dynasties, the state has across the centuries, carried a legacy

of art and culture as varied as its geography - making it, by

all means, a 191,791 square kilometer trail of whimsy

Top Tourist Places in   Karnataka

Karnataka, in south India, has a lot to offer. Unfortunately

though, travel to Karanataka is often overlooked in favor of

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more popular places in Goa, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Those who

visit Karnataka's tourist places will be rewarded with a

memorable mix of nature, history, beach.

These popular Karnataka tourist places shouldn't be missed.

Bangalore

Bangalore, the capital

of Karnataka, is a

contemporary, fast

growing, and prosperous

place that's home to

India's IT industry.

It's full of young

professionals and has a

vibrant cosmopolitan air

about it. Many people

love Bangalore, as it's

a

relatively relaxed city that's full of greenery and interesting

buildings.

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Hampi

One of India's top

historical destinations, the

laid back villageof Hampi

was once the last capital of

Vijayanagar, one of the

greatest Hindu empires in

India’s history. It has some

extremely captivating ruins,

intriguingly intermingled

with large boulders that rear

up all over the landscape.

Mysore

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Charming Mysore has an impressive royal heritage, with the

city's main tourist attraction being the imposing Mysore Palace.

There are many other interesting buildings, palaces, and temples

to see. Mysore is also an excellent place to shop for

sandalwood, and study Ashtanga yoga. Visitors can even stay at

the rambling Lalitha Mahal, a palace hotel in Mysore.

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Coorg

The Kodagu region, often referred to as Coorg (the English

version of its name), is an extremely picturesque and alluring

mountainous area in southern Karnataka, not far from Bangalore

and Mysore. The area is renowned for its sprawling coffee

estates. Its stunning scenic beauty is captivating. The

highlight of a visit to Coorg is undoubtedly a stay amidst the

coffee plantations.

Nagahole National Park

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Karnataka's Nagarhole National Park is one of the top national

parks in India, and is an excellent palace to see elephants

close up in their natural habitat. It's not unusual to see herds

of elephants on the river bank. The park is a place of unspoilt

wilderness, with serene forest, bubbling streams, and a tranquil

lake. Nagarhole can be explored by jeep, elephant back and boat.

Visitors can also go trekking.

Gokarna

Gokarna is a small and remote holy town in northern Karnataka,

with some of India's best beaches. It draws both pious pilgrims

and hedonistic holiday makers with equal enthusiasm. Go there to

get a feel for what Goa was like in its heyday, although time is

limited as developers are already seeing the potential of this

area.

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Co org Tourism - Of Rolling Hills and Plantations

Coorg or Kodagu is one of the popular tourist destinations in

Karnataka. Coorg, which is situated in the South Western part of

Karnataka in the Malnad area of Western Ghats, is primarily a

mountainous district that lies at a varied altitude of 900 m to

1715 m above sea level.

Coorg, which is aptly termed as the Scotland of India and as the

Kashmir of Karnataka as the place is famous for its evergreen

forests, lush green valleys, misty hills, sprawling coffee

plantations, tea estates, orange groves, lofty peaks and fast

flowing streams. It is a popular weekend getaway in Southern

India, especially for people from neighboring Dakshina Kannada,

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Hassan and Mysore districts of Karnataka and Kannur and Wayanad

districts of Kerala.

Coorg offers a magnificent old world charm which is reflected in

its sleepy towns. Tourists to Coorg can experience a laidback

and relaxing ambience and enjoy a slow paced life owing to the

picturesque surroundings that offer breath taking views of both

the eastern and western slopes of the Western Ghats.

Coorg's Name and a Peek into HistoryThere are many theories related to the origin of the name

Kodagu'. Some believe that Kodagu' was derived from Krodhadesa'

the land of the Kodava tribe. Others believe that Kodagu'

originated from the word Kodava' which evolved from two words

Kod' (give) and avva' (mother) that denoted Mother Goddess

Kaveri. Later Kodagu was anglicized into Coorg.

The historical records of Coorg can be dated back to 8th century

AD, when it was under the rule of Ganga Dynasty. Coorg later

became a territory of various rulers like the Pandyas, Cholas,

Kadambas, Chalukyas and Changalvas. The Hoysalas gained power

over Coorg from 1174 AD but it was subsequently occupied by the

Vijayanagara Rayas by mid -14th century. The region,

thenceforth, was ruled by the local chieftains called the

Nayaks. The Haleri dynasty or the Lingayat Rajas took over Coorg

in the mid 16th century and ruled over this region till the

early 19th century.

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Coorg was under the direct governance of British till the Indian

Independence in 1947 and it became an independent state in 1950.

In the year 1956, during the re-organization of the states,

Coorg was merged with Karnataka and today, Coorg is the smallest

district of Karnataka with three taluks - Madikeri, Somavarapete

and Veerajapete. Madikeri serves as the district headquarters of

Coorg.

History of Coorg

The northern part of Coorg district was under the reign of

Kadambas between the 2nd and 6th century. However, after a war

between the Kadambas and the Gangas in the 11th century, the

Cholas were the sole rulers of this province. After the 12th

century, the Hoysalas, who were ruling Hassan district, defeated

the Cholas and in the 14th century, the Vijayanagara kings took

over and ruled the province.

 After their downfall, the local Nayaks took over different

parts of Coorg. The war between different rulers of the province

and the Haleri kings made the latter the new rulers of Coorg

from the year 1600 to 1834, and after their reign ended, the

region of Coorg was under colonial rule.

Coorg was declared as an independent state in the year 1950 by

the Indian Constitution and when many Indian states were

reorganised in the year 1956, Coorg was merged with the state of

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Karnataka and declared a district. Coorg has three taluks which

include Madikeri, Somavarapete and Veerajapete.

People & Culture of Coorg

Some of the popular festivals feted here include the festival of

Arms-Keilpoldu celebrated in the month of June. As part of the

celebrations of this ancient festival, weapons are polished and

worshipped before using them again. The festival celebrated

around the Cauvery River is known as Cauvery Shankaramana. In

the months of November and December, the harvest festival Puthar

is celebrated by singing to folk songs and performing

traditional dance forms

A Haven for Tourists - Tourist places in Coorg

Coorg houses a lot of scenic attractions that are frequented by

visitors and they range from historical monuments such as

palaces and forts to ancient temples, ecological parks,

waterfalls and sanctuaries. The main attraction of Coorg,

Talacauvery, the origin of Cauvery, are the Abbey Falls, Irppu

Falls, Mallalli Falls, Madikeri Fort, Madikeri Palace, Raja's

Seat, Nalknad Palace and Gadhige (Raja's Tombs).

Some of the famous religious destinations in the vicinity of

Coorg are Bhagamandala, the Tibetan Golden Temple, the

Omkareshwara Temple, and Talakaveri.

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Coorg also offers scenic destinations such as Chelavara Falls,

Harangi Dam, Kaveri Nisargadama, Dubare Elephant Camp, Honnamana

Kere, and Mandalapatti and wildlife enthusiasts can visit the

Nagarhole National Park and the adjacent Bandipur National Park

as these are ideal places for nature lovers.

Excellent opportunities for outdoor activities like trekking,

golf, angling and river rafting can be chosen here and most of

the trekking trails in Coorg are located in the Brahmagiri Hills

of the Western Ghats. The Pushpagiri Hills, Kotebetta,

Igguthappa, Nishani Motte and Tadiandamol are the other trekking

destinations in Coorg.

The Upper Barapole River, situated in the Brahmagiri Hills

towards the south of Coorg, is the destination of water sports

enthusiasts whereas Valanoor, the backwaters of River Kaveri, is

the favorite destination of avid anglers.

Coorg weather

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November to April is the most suitable season to visit Coorg.

Coorg can be reached only by road and the place is well

connected to Mangalore, Hassan, Mysore, Bangalore, Kannur and

Wayanad by roads.

How to reach Coorg

The nearest railway station to Coorg is at Mysore which is

situated at a distance of 146 km. The nearest airport to Coorg

is the Mangalore International Airport which operates regular

domestic and international flights.

The Culture of Coorg

The scenic hill station of Coorg is also famous for its unique

culture and traditions. Huttari, Mercara Dasara, Keil Podu (Kail

Muhurtha or the Festival of Arms) and Cauvery Sankramana or the

Thula Sankramana are some of the festivals celebrated in Coorg.

The local cuisine, especially the non-vegetarian dishes, is very

famous amongst the different South Indian cuisines.

The population of Coorg comprises of various tribal communities

like Kodava, Tulu, Gowda, Kudiyas, and Buntas and a majority of

the population belongs to the Kodava tribe (Kodavas or Coorgies)

and they are known for their hospitality and bravery.

Coorg is internationally renowned as a prominent coffee

producing center and the place experiences a typical tropical

climate. It was the British who introduced coffee plantations to

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Coorg. Arabica and Robusta are the major coffee variants that

are cultivated here and this place is also famous for its honey,

cardamom, pepper and orange produce.

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CHAPTER II

ORANGE COUNTY RESORT

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Orange County The Company

Orange County Resorts and Hotels Ltd., a public limited Company

incorporated under the Company’s Act 1956, opened its first

resort at Coorg in 1994.

Built on the theme of Coffee, Spice & Plantation Life to reflect

the true spirit of Coorg, the resort’s target was the discerning

up market traveler. The resort is situated amidst three hundred

acres of coffee and spice plantations, flanked on one side by

the Dubare Reserve Forest and the river Cauvery on the other.

From its inception, this beautifully themed working plantation

resort has married the finest guest facilities with outstanding

service standards to offer its guests an idyllic retreat into a

bygone, more relaxed era of gentleman planters.

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In the year 2000, the resort added a state-of-the-art

Vaidyasala, a serene Ayurvedic Spa, and also built exclusive

‘Private Pool Villas’, all inspired by the ethnic Kodava

architectureIn a land where time stands still, the resort has

kept moving, and today, Orange County Resort, Coorg, has come to

be known as one of the finest in India.

Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd. opened its second resort at

Kabini in 2007.Inspired by the local Kadukuruba Hadis, the

architecture of this themed resort was crafted to transplant our

discerning guests into a tribal milieu from which to enjoy the

spectacle of Asia’s largest biosphere. With location and luxury

coming together in such a happy union, Orange County, Kabini, is

arguably India’s finest wildlife resort and affords our guests a

chance to experience wildlife the tribal way.

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Orange County Resorts and Hotels Ltd. is committed to the

concept of ‘Responsible Tourism’ through which it seeks to

enhance the economic, social and environmental well-being of the

host community, apart from incentivizing the retention and

regeneration of their unique culture. The brand ‘Orange County’

is committed to employing the best in environmental and

ecological practices in technology, equipment and operational

processes.

Core Vision of Brand Orange CountyTo be the most sought after true to the land of origin

experience … in every product offering.

Core Mission of the Brand in ResortsTo provide exquisite holiday experiences, while preserving the

purity of nature and culture of the land.

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Family History

 The story of the Ramapuram family had its beginnings in a

modest house in a small town, Pala, in the eastern hill tracts

of Kottayam, in Kerala state, India. Over the last hundred

years, the family earned its reputation and standing in the

society, through highly educated, accomplished and eminent

personalities of their time.

Into this family was born, the young and impressionable Emmanuel

Ramapuram, in the year 1889. Having lived through the epochal

transition from one century to another, he was appointed as the

Ranger-in-charge of South Canara and Coorg under the Madras

Presidency.

He came, he saw, and he was conquered, by the pristine natural

beauty and culture of Coorg. He perhaps didn’t know it then, but

this was the beginning of a story that would span a hundred

years, enthralling entire generations and touching lives across

the world.

They say true love transcends all barriers. This was put to the

test early when Emmanuel’s affair with Coorg was rudely

interrupted by a deadly bout of Malaria, then a killer disease.

He miraculously pulled through after treatment at Father

Muller’s hospital in Mangalore, and was promptly recalled to his

hometown of Pala and forbidden to return to Coorg.

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So Emmanuel then settled down to study Law and practice it in

Pala. During this period, he also became the founder president

of Pala unit of the Indian National Congress, formed under

Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned in connection with the freedom

struggle. But a life of legal advocacy and politics paled into

insignificance beside the summons of the heart, and, in 1926, at

the age of 34, he returned to his beloved Coorg.

In those days, for Emmanuel Ramapuram, the journey from his

hometown to his adopted land was an adventure by itself. He used

to travel from Pala to Kottayam by bullock cart, Kottayam to

Cochin by boat, Cochin to Tellicherry by train and from

Tellicherry to his plantation in Mattanur by bus. After spending

a few days at his Cashew plantation there, he continued his

journey to Coorg in a bus to reach Sidapur and walked the last 4

Kms home to Chickanahalli Estate. Like they say, for a true

traveler, the journey is itself the destination.

Once in Coorg, Emmanuel’s first act to solemnize his union with

the land, was to acquire the Chikkanahalli Estate in Sidapur and

Kaimakumbatta Estate in Pollibetta from their British owners. He

then went on to acquire more properties in Northern Kerala and

Coorg including the cardamom plantation named Somangad Estate.

Emmanuel Ramapuram and his partners were the first people from

Kerala to acquire property in Coorg.

When Emmanuel Ramapuram succumbed to cancer in 1949, the

sprawling plantations in Coorg and Kerala were not all that he

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left behind. His happy marriage to Mrs. Accamma Ramapuram, an

art teacher, bore fruition in 3 fine sons and 4 daughters who

carried forward the proud name of the Ramapuram family,

establishing it as a business group that always put ethics above

profit.

While the father gave up a career in Law to become a planter,

the son gave up his studies to further the family vision.

Following Emmanuel Ramapuram’s untimely demise, Thomas, the

eldest son had to discontinue his final year of graduation in

Agricultural Sciences and take over the reins of the family

business at the tender age of 21.

At the age of 25 he bought Sampigacolly Estate in Sidapur and

the family became the largest private holder in Coorg, owning

around 1500 acres of prime plantations. He and his brothers went

on to expand the holdings till 1961, when the properties

totalling about 1800 acres of prime plantations were divided

among the three.

House of Ramapuram

While Thomas E. Ramapuram inculcated vision and values in his

seven sons, his wife, Thraciamma gilded this with spirituality.

To her goes the singular credit of laying the family’s spiritual

foundations that would help it weather the storms of life and

the changes wrought by time. While Thraciamma demonstrated the

‘Power of Prayer & Self Sacrifice’ through her life, Thomas E.

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Ramapuram advocated the virtues of ‘Integrity’ and ‘High

thinking & simple living’, through his life. These were to

become the cornerstones of the Ramapuram family’s philosophy

and, later, its corporate ethics.

Thomas E. Ramapuram and his 7 sons went on to further acquire

and develop 1000 acres in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka

and started agro based Industries in Kerala and Karnataka.Today,

the legacy of Thomas E. Ramapuram is being taken forward by his

seven sons. By making ethical choices based on a strong

spiritual foundation, the group has grown steadily to establish

itself as a name to reckon with in plantations and has further

diversified into the leisure and hospitality sector with Orange

County Resorts.

The location of Orange County Resort in Coorg makes your

rendezvous with nature intimate and memorable. The location of

Orange County Resort in Coorg makes the mighty Cauvery in the

vicinity. Take a walk along the banks of the River Cauvery and

breathe in the fresh and cool air. The location of Orange County

Resort in Coorg makes the center of the city very close to the

hotel complex. Looking out from your room in the early hours of

the day, marvel at the paddy fields aglow with the golden rays

of the sun on the dew-wet kernels. The location of Orange County

Resort in Coorg also makes some delightful and interesting

activities available to the guests at the hotel. The Orange

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kilometers away at Nisargadhama. You are required to cross a

hanging bridge and ride the elephants. The location of Orange

County Resort in Coorg also makes a pretty Tibetan village in

the vicinity. Visit this quaint little settlement and be charmed

by the typical Islamic and Gothic style temples. Besides the

location of the hotel, the hotel amenities and services at

Orange County Resort in Coorg will make you fall in love with

the hotel. Among the amenities and services of the hotel, the

rooms are simply delightful. For more on rooms, please follow

Room Facilities at Orange County Resort in Coorg. The location

of Orange County Resort in Coorg also makes the Rajiv Gandhi

National park only 65 kilometers away. This is one of the best

wild life sanctuaries in the country. The location of Orange

County Resort in Coorg arranges for activities like a spice

tour, a boat ride, bicycle tour and bird watching for all the

guests in the hotel.

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ORANGE COUNTY

The location of Orange County Resort in Coorg is highly

suitable for touring the entire region of Coorg. Set amidst 300

acres of coffee and spice plantations near the bank of the River

Cauvery, the Orange County Resort in Coorg brings the best of

the region at its doorstep. The hotel amenities and services at

Orange County Resort in Coorg include 42 beautifully thatched

cottages overlooking seemingly endless paddy fields. Open your

eyes to the sounds of nature just outside your room. The hotel

amenities and services at Orange County Resort in Coorg include

highly professional Conference facilities with a meeting hall to

seat 150 business delegates. Complete with all equipment

necessary to hold seminars and conferences, this facility is

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delightfully suited to business tourists. The dining facilities

in Orange County Resort in Coorg are also unparalleled. Be

served authentic local cuisine along with a delectable choice of

Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. All the 42 rooms are

spacious with amenities and facilities that will fulfill every

tourist’s dream. All the rooms exude comfort and style

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