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Amidst cloud-capped hills and thick forests,
coffee plantations and tea gardens is the evergreen hill station of Madikeri, in the Coorg
district of Karnataka. Madikeri is a wonderful holiday destination, both for the
tranquillity inspired by the landscape and the unmistakable charm of the Kodava people.
Madikeri is just made for walking and marvelling at nature. The air is redolent with the
fragrance of flowers and coffee blossoms. All around are fields of red berries, teak wood
forests, coffee plantations, cardamom and pepper fields. Peaceful mountain trails snake up
the hillside while the tallest peak Tadiyendamol, dominates them all. |
Close to the 19th century Madikeri
Fort is Raja's Seat, where the King of Kodagu used to watch the
last rays of the sun at dusk. This is still a spot to view spectacular sunsets. You can
climb up the 363 steps to the summit of Brahmagiri Hill, from where you
can get a magnificent view of the mountainside. The Cauveri River starts as a tiny
mountain spring at Talcauvery and weaves its course over the hills. Little streams and
rivulets, gathering momentum come cascading down the mountains as waterfalls. Don't miss
the awesome Irrupu Falls and the Abbey Waterfalls, the Bhagamandala
or confluence of three rivers, the Harangi Dam, and the Cauvery
Nisargadhama, a bamboo island.
While in Madikeri, be adventurous and try Coorg cuisine, which is delightfully different,
spicy and smattered with Greek influences. Try the Panthi or spicy pork curry, the Koli or
chicken curry and the delicious rice rotis. And if you want to take a little bit of Coorg
back with you, pick up some delicately flavoured Coorg honey and the highly aromatic
coffee from one of the many outlets scattered about town.Getting to Madikeri
Madikeri is at the southernmost tip of Karnataka. The closest airports to Madikeri are at
Mysore (120 km), Mangalore (135 km) and Bangalore (260 km). The nearest railheads are at
Mangalore, Mysore and Hassan (146 km). You can get to Madikeri from any of these cities by
taxi, bus or car. The drive from Bangalore to Madikeri is about 6 hours. Auto rickshaws
and taxis are available for moving around within Madikeri.
Best time to visit Madikeri
Madikeri is a year round destination, but the best season to visit in is winter - October
to April - when the weather is cool and there is a delightful nip in the air. The winter
temperatures are around 15-20° C during the day and 9° C at night. Carry light woollens
and walking shoes.
Accommodation in Madikeri
Madikeri has hotels, motels, guesthouses and tourist lodges to suit every budget. There
are some picturesque resorts around Madikeri. It's best to book in advance in winter. |
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