A group of 20 students in the IGCSE Years of 1 and 2 from EVM and Geography groups accompanied by two teachers had the privilege to visit this ‘heaven on earth’ in District Nilgiri called Conoor.
This area is known for its biodiversity and also its Primitive tribal groups, PTGs like the Badagas and the Kurumbas.After an exciting journey from Delhi to Conoor via Coimbatore, the Manchester of India, we all interacted with each other even as we enjoyed learning about the surroundings and also tasting various things like ‘Nong’ which is fruit of the Palm tree and Murukku with Kaapi which is the quintessential south Indian snack making this one of the best journeys we have ever experienced.
After we arrived in this beautiful location we checked into a 130 year old British training center now owned by the ‘Salvation Army’. Later, we all went for a trek where we discovered our verdant green surroundings and the lifestyle of the Badaga tribal in Yedapalli. We also visited a unit where pure eucalyptus oil was being extracted and distilled in the village. They also practice bee-keeping, which made us realize that Non Timber Forest Produce NTFP is an integral part of the life of tribal. We ended our day with a roundtable discussion and thoroughly revised our basics for this trip. We all are looking forward for the surprises that await us in the days to come!
This area is known for its biodiversity and also its Primitive tribal groups, PTGs like the Badagas and the Kurumbas.After an exciting journey from Delhi to Conoor via Coimbatore, the Manchester of India, we all interacted with each other even as we enjoyed learning about the surroundings and also tasting various things like ‘Nong’ which is fruit of the Palm tree and Murukku with Kaapi which is the quintessential south Indian snack making this one of the best journeys we have ever experienced.
After we arrived in this beautiful location we checked into a 130 year old British training center now owned by the ‘Salvation Army’. Later, we all went for a trek where we discovered our verdant green surroundings and the lifestyle of the Badaga tribal in Yedapalli. We also visited a unit where pure eucalyptus oil was being extracted and distilled in the village. They also practice bee-keeping, which made us realize that Non Timber Forest Produce NTFP is an integral part of the life of tribal. We ended our day with a roundtable discussion and thoroughly revised our basics for this trip. We all are looking forward for the surprises that await us in the days to come!