Coorg's wild wonderness: A nature trail

Destination Written by Akansha

Malabar Frog

Malabar Frog (Clinotarsus curtipes) Bright, bicoloured, and often spotted post-rain, these Western Ghats natives love lounging on hostel lawns! [{ "selector": ".ckakq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 0px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".bdeec-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 1px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Book now

Golden Dewdrop

Golden Dewdrop (Duranta erecta) From golden pods to purple blooms—this plant adds a burst of colour along your path to the hostel. [{ "selector": ".lplrf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-292px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".mkwxu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-312px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Book now

Polka Dot Plant

Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) Spotted in pink, red, and white—this whimsical foliage is all around the hostel and totally Insta-worthy! [{ "selector": ".nfcgx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-301px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".rqzqz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-301px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Book now

Brown Crab

Freshwater Brown Crab (Geothelphusa dehaani)Monsoon magic! Watch these colourful crabs cross the road like they own it [{ "selector": ".sostu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-244px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".otsuc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-284px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Book now

Baya Weaver Nest

Baya Weaver Nest (Ploceus philippinus)Art meets nature—catch these intricate nests near the lake and marvel at the weavers’ skills. [{ "selector": ".priqr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-250px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".icdod-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-268px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Book now

Cicadas

Cicadas Cicadas (Cicadoidea)Nature’s DJ! These loud little insects serenade you all day with their buzzing love songs. [{ "selector": ".qjjns-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-250px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".jxsaz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-256px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Book now

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