Madikeri Holiday Trip

Madikeri is located in Karnataka district in south India, the kodava capital is in lush Kodagu District, 243 km south west of Bangalore. Madikeri nearest tourist places Waterfalls, deep ravines paddy fields sloping glades grassy downs. Coffee bushes studded with red berries. Pepper, cardamom, oranges, nutmeg, turmeric, lemon gass a land fecund beyond belief. Flowers like the Coorg rose and the Coorg lilac in a riot of colours and Denizens includeing elephants, the Malabar Squirrel and tigers. Drive through Madikeri and its lush surrounds stopping every now and then to smell the coffee-scented air.

Madikeri Fort

Originally a mud fot, Tipu Sultan rebuilt this fort with stone. Tipu ruled briefly over this region in the 18th century. Inside the fort is the palace of the Lingayat rulers, a simple structure that’s a pale reflection of the palaces seen else where in Karnataka.

Abbi Falls

Abbi in Kodava means falls. This beautiful waterfall is a mere 5 km from Madikeri inside a privately owned coffee estate and a big hit with locals and tourists alike.

Raja’s Seat

This was where the Kodagu kings would view the sunset. The view encompasses emerald valleys, green paddy fields and in the distance the grey blue ghats.

Omkareshwara Temple

Built by the Kodagu king Lingaraja in 1820, the temple is remarkable for its mosque like style, with an impressive central dome and four minarests, which are surrounded by Basavas, or sacred bulls. On the top of the dome sits a gilded ball, with a weathercock. A large tank in front of the temple enhances the serenity.

Madikeri Adventure

Coorg is a trekker’s paradise, so get hose boots on an dget moving. Up and down hills, through coffee and pepper plantations, alongside the graceful Cauvey, whether it’s a leisurely ramble or a purposeful trek, it’s most satisfying.

Headquartered in Madikeri, the Coorg Wildlife Society promotes environmental conservationand organizes treks to pushpagiri. Brahmagiri and other areas of Coorg.

Around Madikeri

Talacauvery 48 km

Talacauvery is the birthplace of the Cauvery and therefore has immense religious significance. It is situated on the slopes of the Brahmagiri Hills. On the auspicious Tula Sankaramana in October the goddess Cauvery makes her appearance in the form of a gushing spring here.

Siddapur 19 km

The work of some divine had has blessed Siddapur with optimal rainfall and gently undulating terrain which in turn has made this town the heart and soul of Coorge’s Coffee country. The drive to Siddapur from Madikeri is wonderfully scenic an dthe road beyond no less the winding road to Ammathi, 8 km beyond, twists and turns past coffee estates. A further 10 km drive takes you to the planter’s paradise, Pollibetta 12 km from Siddapur by a short cut.

Dubare Elephant Camp 30 km

Elephant training camp in east Coorg sandwiched between the south banks of the Cauvery and the Dubare Reserve Forest a place to watch elephants in different states of euphoria. The camp being developed as a wildlife adventure camp is home to 14 elephants. Jungle Lodges plans to build riverside tents and develop sport fishing in the second phase. For now the cam serves as a practical info center on anything to do with elephants. The tariff includes tea and anacks, the services of a naturalist who will enlighten you about elephant conservation an elephant ride and close interaction with the tuskers.