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Dev Kulkarni
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    The original colonial bungalow still stands on the hilltop and now serves as a small museum. Inside you can see the original teak furniture and a portrait of Officer Daring, and the tea shaded terrace above it is a quiet spot where local tribes sometimes hold dance performances. Do you know if the nearby Putudi Waterfall or the Coffee Garden have any plaques or guided walks that explain their colonial past?

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