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  "id": 9806088,
  "title": "The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary review: A luxury escape in India’s coffee country",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/the-leela-coorg-forest-sanctuary-review-a-luxury-escape-in-indias",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T18:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/09/25/leela-coorg-forest-sanctuary-review-karnataka-india/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary offers a luxurious escape within India’s coffee country, nestled in the lush hills of Coorg, Karnataka. This sprawling 30-hectare property, formerly a coffee plantation, maintains its natural charm while offering an array of modern amenities. The open veranda lobby and striking bamboo entrance create an inviting atmosphere, while the villa accommodations range from 80 to 930 square meters. Guests are greeted with a BMW 5 Series from the hotel, providing a comfortable arrival into the heart of Coorg, known for its coffee plantations, forests, and slower pace of life. The resort’s proximity to Madikeri, the region’s cultural hub, and its diverse range of activities, including birdwatching, yoga, and Ayurvedic treatments, cater to both relaxation and adventure seekers.",
  "summary": "The cool, coffee-covered hills of Coorg have long been a favourite escape from Bengaluru, the southern Indian tech hub formerly known as Bangalore. About five hours away by road, the region in Karnataka is known for its lush forests, vast plantations and slower pace of life. The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary sits comfortably within this landscape, and the first thing you notice on arrival is just…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary review: A luxury escape in India’s coffee country",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/the-leela-coorg-forest-sanctuary-review-a-luxury-escape-in-indias-9807244",
        "published": "2026-09-25T18:01:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}