When you step into the portals of Orange County, you leave one world behind, and step seamlessly into another: the bygone era of the Gentleman Planter, ensconced in the cocooned comforts of a lush plantation paradise, perfumed with the subtly intoxicating aroma of coffee and spice.
Bordered by the legendary river Cauvery, and surrounded by virginal forests, this 300 acre working plantation resort perched at a height of 800m, gives you the most luxurious introduction yet, into the deepest secrets of this mystic mountain. Come, allow the spirit of the land to infuse your very being, and coax you gently on a personal voyage of discovery.
Coffee, Spice, and Plantation life. What better way to truly enjoy the 'Orange County Experience' than by letting oneself go in the sinfully luxurious Plantation Style Cottages and Kodava styled Private Pool Villas spread in delightful clusters around the 300 acre working estate.While the cottages offer you a glimpse into the privileged life of the gentleman planter, the private pool villas are inspired by ethnic Kodava architecture and offer the ultimate in luxurious seclusion.
Orange County comes equipped with an array of facilities designed to help you forget the world youve left behind. From out of the world dining destinations, to a large communal pool and an exclusive infinity pool, to a romantic coffee lounge and library, and an esoteric Ayurvedic Spa, Orange County offers the kind of facilities and services that make this destination a journey in itself.
Experience rebirth at the Vaidyasala, the Ayurvedic Spa that harnesses the age old secrets of the world's oldest healing system, to rejuvenate, regenerate and revitalize you.
A large, child safe, communal swimming pool to splash around in with the entire family and an exclusive infinity pool for couples to contemplate timelessness.
The Coffee Lounge on stilts, overlooking lush paddy fields and the coffee and spice plantation, is one of the delicious ironies of a holiday here.
Soul food finds body and spirit to seduce your palate in three awesome temples to the culinary arts.
While the resort is an oasis of tranquility, there are myriad treasures hidden in every nook and cranny of Coorg. Orange County hosts a range of activities, themed around Coorgs unique geography and culture, that are designed to get you out, to explore your environment, both within and outside the resort, and come back richer for the experience.
Orange County - Coorg is located in Siddapura, Coorg at a distance of 235 Kms from Bangalore by road via Srirangapatna.
The Routes from important cities in the region are:-
BANGALORE (235 Kms) - Mysore Highway - Ramnagaram - Maddur - Mandya - Srirangapatna (4 Kms from town turn Right towards Elivala) - Elivala - Hunsur - Periyapatna (1/2 km after town turn left towards Siddapura) - 3 kms before Siddapura town, turn right for Orange County, Coorg
MANGALORE (180 Kms) - Mani (Turn right towards Puttur) - Puttur - Sulliya - Madikeri - Chettalli - Siddapura (Turn left on to Mysore Road) -3 Kms after Siddapura town, turn left for Orange County, Coorg
KOZHIKODE via Thalassery (Recommended - 170 Kms) - Mahe - Thalassery - Mattanur - Iritty - Kootupuzha - Virarajendrapet (Virajpet) - Siddapura (Turn right on to Mysore Road) - 3 Kms after Siddapura town, turn left for Orange County, Coorg
Kozhikode (Alternate Route - 250 Kms) - Vythiri - Kalpetta - Mananthavadi - Kattikulam (Turn left towards Kutta) - Kutta - Ponnampet - Gonikoppal - Polibetta - Siddapura (Turn right on to Mysore Road) - 3 Kms after Siddapura town, turn left for Orange County, Coorg
Orange County, Kabini (120 kms) - Bheeramballi Village - Hand Post Circle (Turn left towards H.D.Kote) - H. D. Kote - Hunsur (Turn left towards Piriyapatna) - Piriyapatna - (1/2 km after town turn left towards Siddapura) - 3 Kms before Siddapura town, turn right for Orange County, Coorg