🌿 Coorg with My Whole Heart: A Family Getaway Full of Firsts, Giggles & Golden Memories 🚗👨👩👧👦
- Shivani Singh
- Jun 19, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 23
Month of travel: June 2024
Stay: Purple Palms Resort & Spa
“It wasn’t just a trip—it was my mom’s first swim, my baby’s constant joy, and a honeymoon surprise that made my parents cry happy tears.”
Some vacations leave you feeling rested. Others leave you changed, filled with warmth and moments that stay forever. Our road trip to Coorg—a cozy, green paradise tucked in Karnataka—was just that.
With my parents, sister, baby, and a car full of snacks and laughter, we drove through winding roads, past coffee plantations, into a vacation that turned out to be more than just a getaway—it was a celebration of love, family, and rediscovery.
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🏨 Home Away from Home: Purple Palms Resort & Spa
We stayed at the beautiful Purple Palms Resort & Spa, nestled amidst the serenity of Coorg’s natural charm.
• The resort was peaceful, green, and very family-friendly.
• My mom and dad enjoyed their morning tea in the garden while my baby giggled chasing butterflies.
• I can’t forget how my baby was the center of everyone’s world—cared for, pampered, and endlessly loved by his grandparents.
It was one of the rare times I didn’t feel overwhelmed as a mom—because my parents were there to hold my baby, chase him, feed him, and love him like only grandparents can.
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💦 A Trip of Firsts: Mom’s First Swim & Games Galore
One of the most beautiful parts of the trip? My mom swam for the first time in her life. She was nervous, but we encouraged her—and the joy on her face afterward was priceless.
Inside the resort, I gathered everyone for indoor games. My parents, who never had time for such things in their younger days, were suddenly competitive, playful, and full of laughter. Seeing them like this reminded me of how much joy can come from the simplest things.
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🎁 A Surprise Honeymoon: 30 Years in the Making
Here’s the moment that still makes my heart full:
My parents never had a honeymoon. Life, responsibilities, and raising us came first.
So, we planned a little surprise for them—a romantic setup in the resort, quiet time together, and a card from us kids thanking them for everything they’ve done.
They were so emotional, eyes full of tears, hearts full of gratitude.
And in that moment, it felt like we gifted them the joy they never asked for but always deserved.
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🌄 Coorg Adventures: Waterfalls, Temples & Skywalk Thrills
Of course, we didn’t miss the must-visit gems around Coorg:
• 🌉 Madikeri Skywalk: A thrilling view of the hills and valleys.
• 💧 Abbey Falls: Roaring waters and misty photo moments.
• 🦜 Nisargadhama: Where we fed parrots, laughed like kids, and soaked in the forest calm.
• 🛕 Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery): A spiritual and visual treat with its golden statues and prayer chants echoing in the halls.
Every stop brought more smiles, giggles, and memories that now live in family stories.
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👶 Traveling with a Baby: Easier with Grandparents by Your Side
As a mom, it can be hard to relax during trips. But this one? It was different.
• Diaper changes, meals, naps, exploring—everything was shared.
• My baby had constant company, and I had moments of stillness I hadn’t felt in a while.
• It felt like I was parenting with a village, and I loved every second of it.
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💛 Final Thoughts: A Trip Etched in Emotion
This wasn’t just a trip to Coorg.
It was my mom’s first swim, my dad’s unexpected playfulness, my baby’s giggles in the hills, and the honeymoon my parents never had but finally lived.
And for me, it became a memory I’ll hold close forever—a little mountain escape that filled my heart in the biggest way.
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