Overview
Madikeri is a picturesque hill station in the district of Coorg, Karnataka, known for its lush green valleys that offers enchanting aroma of coffee. The pleasant climate and beautiful terrain of Madikeri inspires many with its noticeably cool and peaceful atmosphere, which is hard to find elsewhere. It attracts hundreds of tourists every day with its pollution free, calm and quiet ambience and turns even the most ordinary holidays into a romantic journey of life.
Tourism in Madikeri is incomplete without the mention of ravishing coffee gardens, fresh cardamom plantation, and refreshing black pepper farm. People from all over the world visit this fascinating hill station to take a look at the aromatic gardens and to feel the freshness of coffee, which is one of its kind in Madikeri.
Blessed with so many attractions, Madikeri is a perfect place to spend vacations in a peaceful and fascinating way. Holidays in Madikeri is not complete, if you have not seen its sunset, which is a big deal here. Raja's Seat is a perfect place to watch the sunset that offers glamorous sites of rolling hills and endless valleys. It is believed that the Raja (King of Coorg) himself, visited this place many a times to watch how the valley looks during sunset.
The fabulous climate and stunning location of Madikeri makes it one of the most favorite destinations of British, who took over this place for over 100 years and called it as 'Scotland of India.' Some people even call it 'Kashmir of the South India', because of its exquisite beauty and quiet landscapes. Some of the popular attractions in Madikeri are mentioned below, that can give you a close look at the everlasting beauty of this picturesque town…
Popular Tourist Attractions in Madikeri
Madikeri Fort: This magnificent fort was built by Mudduraja during the 17th century and later rebuilt by Tipu Sultan in granite. It was then named Jaffarabad, which becomes one of the most popular attractions in Coorg. In the year 1812-1814, Lingarajendra Wodeyar renovated the palace, making its architecture worthy.
Omkareshwara Temple: Built by the King Lingarajendra in the year 1820, Omkareshwara Temple reflects both Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture and is a one the famous attractions in Madikeri.
St. Mark's Church: St. Mark's Church was built by the East India Company in 1859 and later taken over by the Government of Madras. In 1971, Government of Karnataka took charge of the church and today it is a prime tourist destination in Madikeri. One can visit Madikeri Fort Museum, located in the same building as the Church.
Things-to-do in Madikeri
- Tourists can visit this beautiful destination to take part in festivities such as Kalipodhu, Kaveri Sankramana, Puttari, and Dasara. The famous Karaga festival, which is celebrated during Navaratri, is witnessed by a lot of tourists.
- Madikeri is a famous hill station in Karnataka, which maintains a minimum temperature of 11°C in summer and 4.5°C in winter. Tourists can visit this place to enjoy its pleasant weather and lush green beauty, covering the entire hill.
- Madikeri lies in the Western Ghats and is very near to places like Mysore and Mangalore. Visitors often come here to explore the coffee plantation, which is a common business here.
Where To Stay
From luxury resorts to budget hotels, Madikeri has a plenty of options to accommodate tourists in a comfortable and pleasant environment. This picturesque town has many cottages and homestays that offers guests wonderful facilities such as swimming pool, restaurant & bar, spa, air-conditioned rooms, etc. The peaceful and exquisite surroundings of these hotels rejuvenate the senses of tourists and make them feel comfortable. Some best options to stay in Madikeri are…
- Vivanta by Taj Madikeri
- Heritage Resort
- Alpen Glow Homestay
- Aahan Hills Cottage
- Aarti Home Stay
- Aayush Homestay
- Bota Royal
- Misty Woods Resort
- Caveri Residency
- Highton Hotel
- Cats Den Home Stay
- Coffee Cuppa Creek Holiday Home
Travel Information
By Air: Mangalore International Airport is the nearest airport, which is around 140 km from Madikeri. Regular flights connect Mangalore to Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and other Gulf countries.
By Rail: Nearest railheads are at Hassan, Kasaragod, Kanhangad, Kannur, and Thalassery, each of which is around 115 km away from Madikeri. Tourists can even catch trains from Mangalore and Mysore, approximately 140 km away from here. Regular buses & taxis connects Madikeri to these places.
By Road: Madikeri is around 120 kms from Mysore and Mangalore and is well-connected through road with cities like Bengaluru, Coorg, Kunnur, and Uppala in Kerala.
Best Time To Visit: Madikeri is a hilly destination, which remains calm and pleasant throughout the year. However, if you want to experience the misty weather of this place, plan your visit in the months of winter i.e. November to February.
