Escapes Around the Resort
Hiking and Trekking: The estate has tracks that crisscross the entire plantation and the hills behind the estate. Guests can enjoy walks for several kilometers at a stretch getting good exercise, pristine air and great views.
Cycling: There are ample tracks to tour Magnolia Estates on a cycle and there are several quiet, scenic routes outside the estate as well. Magnolia provides guests with cycles as a courtesy at no extra charge.
Running and Jogging: The estate and the neighboring areas provide excellent running routes for the amateur jogger and professional runners.
Birdwatching: Perumbadi and Arji Hills are a birdwatcher's paradise. The area is home to over 300 species of birds. Birds like the Malabar Trogon, the Nilgiri Laughing-Thrush, the Great Black Woodpecker, and the Malabar Whistling-Thrush can be considered as keystone species for the Coorg district. The other flagship species are the Great Pied Hornbill, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Wynaad, Grey-breasted Laughing Thrushes, Blue-winged Parakeet, Grey-headed Bulbul, White-bellied Treepie, the Nilgiri and White-bellied Blue Flycatchers, Black Eagle and Ceylon Frogmouth.
Photography: Perumbadi and Arji Hills provide a lot of scenic views for the professional and amateur. Photographers will also be able to capture birds, flowers and various sightseeing spots in Coorg.
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