Madikeri

You can visit Madikeri during any part of the year; it is an all-weather destination, which is a rarity with Hill stations that offer a variety of climate throughout the year.

December to February: People who miss the chilling winters of North India can take resort in this hill station of South India. During these months, the temperature falls down to the levels of 14 Degree Centigrade and it will remind you the colds of north India.

Months of Monsoon: The monsoon patterns of Madikeri are not aggressive, they are pleasant in their own way and lush greenery of the town and the hills can add a visual delight in your selfies and other family albums.

Months of summer: It is a hill station to beat the heat of the summers; summers are the peak season for this hill station.

State Highway 88 connects two big cities of Mysore and Mangalore. Madikeri is located at the same highway with a distance of 120 Kilometers from Mysore and 136 Kilometers from Mangalore. These two cities can also be considered as the junction points when you wish to reach to Madikeri.

• By Air: Mangalore Airport is connected with rest of the India with frequent flights, International tourists can find a better connection in the form of Bangalore which is located at a distance of 250 Kilometers from the Madikeri.
• By Road: In general, we can say that it enjoys an easy accessibility from three major cities of South India. These cities are Mysore, Mangalore, and Bangalore.

The best way to spend a day in Madikeri is by enjoying nature, visiting ancient buildings and indulging in some regional shopping experience, the city has to offer. Some of them are:

1.Abbey Falls
2.Tibetan Monastery
3.Mandalpatti
4.Talakaveri
5.Kushal Nagar Market, for some local shopping.
6.Tiger Tiger, for a scrumptious breakfast
7.Nellikai, for wholesome meals.

We can divide the set of activities in three levels. Sightseeing, visits to waterfalls and adventure activities. Madikeri has limited options to offer, however, all the options are worth it in many ways. We have listed amazing activities in Madikeri you must try:

• Visit waterfalls and listen to the music of nature: Chelavara falls and Kote Abby are two waterfalls in the area. Plan a picnic and enjoy yourself in an amusing water world.
• Sightseeing options: Have a stint with the great history of this place, walls of Madikeri fort will tell you the tales of bravery and deceit and “Raja’s Seat” will take you to a trip of the luxury of a bygone era.
• Launch a venture full of Adventure: “Pedal with Poonch” is a bicycle tour that covers some unexplored areas of Madikeri, Hiking trails of Kotebetta can also take you to a different land of adventure and natural wonders.
• Coffee, Cuisine, and Golf: Add an aristocracy in your travel plans while visiting local coffee shops. You can try your hands on golf sticks in the local golf course and have a feast of local cuisines.

Yes, Madikeri is calm and generally quiet at night and the localities here are helpful especially if you are traveling during the night. In other words, you should be safe here. However, there are a number of animals that in the night time, wander around certain parts of the city, of which you should be careful.

Madikeri in itself is a big nature's resort located in the district of Coorg in Karnataka. Big tourism giants are stepping into this place and coming up with some exotic resorts to add a new luxury in the stays of tourists.

• Club Mahindra Resort: Mahindra Holidays has developed a chain of resorts at many unbeaten tourist destinations. Club Mahindra Holidays is one such property where you can expect an international standard of services and feel the luxury of nature's lap.
• Vivanta By Taj: Vivanta Chain of Resorts has set a high standard of services and relaxation facilities in all their properties. The Resort at Madikeri is not far behind; you can feel a local south Indian hospitality delight during your stay here.
• The Ibniee: A tranquil place to cool your heels and heads, avail the services of the in-house spa and transport you in the world of soothing sensations. If you are tight on budget then bargain for a package before winning this ticket to a tranquil world.

During Madikeri tourism, you will most likely be traveling on a bus accompanied by other travelers. However, there are local transport like rickshaws that are available to travel in and around the city. You can also choose to hire a cab with a local driver who can show you around. 

Madikeri is acknowledged for a variety of aspects. From a rich historical background ofThe Tibetian Monastery and the Raja's seat to the heavenly landscapes at Mandalpatti, Abbey Falls and Kote Betta, there is a lot of exploring at Madikeri. The place also packs in some thrilling activities like Trekking, Canyoning, Rappelling and Biking. All of this and more makes Madikeri a fun place to visit. Additionally, local cuisines like include Pandi curry, Lamb curry, Kadam battu and Bamboo shoot curry are celebrated in Madikeri

Madikeri is an upcoming town that remains abuzz with the activity during the peak seasons only. This is why a consistent flow of public transport services is missing from the town. Local cab service providers are filling the gap and you can avail their services.

• State Owned and Private Bus services: Madikeri has its own share of “mass public transport”, however, you cannot rely on them completely because there is no fixed timetable for them.
• Auto Rickshaws: You can cover short distances in the town with the help of Auto Rickshaws and availability is great.
• Local cab Operators: Hire them for excursion tours and sightseeing, rates are almost standard, however, you need to put down an extra bit of effort in order to find the standard rate card.

Kail poldhu: A regional festival celebrated in the month of September, Kailpoldu is dedicated to the tribal warriors and their weapons. It is specific to the farmers and it signifies the commencement of agriculture by pulling out weapons to protect the crops from the wild.

Kaveri Sankramana Festival: Counted amongst the most sacred festivals of the city, the Kaveri Sankramana festival is dedicated to the goddess Kaveri and the ancestry of the river Kaveri. This festival is celebrated in the month of October.

Puthari Festival: The festival is celebrated among the farmers and localities as a symbol of rice harvesting. It falls in the months of November and December.

Standard Souvenir shops, local flea market shops, and weekly flea markets are three options that give you an access to shopping facilities in Madikeri. Things are definitely cheaper here because the pricing of the goods is done in accordance with the purchasing capacity of local people.

• Virajpat Market and Shopping Hub: Try your hands with some local handmade products of southern India and bring home some organic delights.
• Friday Market in Madikeri: Term it as moving factory outlet where local manufacturers sell their goods at lower prices, during the evenings you can also expect some great deals in this market.
• Wildlife Society Shop: Ideal for Souvenir shopping, here you can get an access to some unique handicraft items.

Coffee Blossom: The restaurant is acknowledged for its variety of coffee and vegan food options.

Coorg Cuisine: This place is famous for vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with local flavors.

Raintree: The restaurant expertises in serving delicious seafood and grilled food with the authentic taste of Madikeri.

Udupi The Veg Restaurant: A must-visit for vegetarians, the restaurant serves some of the best vegetarian dishes in the city.

Tiger Tiger: Dishes like Pandi curry and Kadam battu are the restaurant's specialty. Tiger Tiger is famous among locals and tourists as an authentic Madikeri restaurant.

Madikeri follows the cuisine style of Coorg district since it was a royal kingdom during the medieval era. The experimentation with the cuisines gave rise to a different culinary culture weaved around the locally grown food items.

• Hotel Capitol: Try Pandhi Kari loaded with chilled beer, you will love the ambiance along with the taste of the local foods.
• East End Hotel: Start your meal course with cold buttermilk and end it on the same note. In between, enjoy the delicacy of spicy Chutneys that forms the flavor of south India.

Outdoor activities options are still under making, big institutions have some pipeline dreams about incorporating regular adventure activities in the area. Still, currently, there are some spots where you can go for outdoor activities.

• Mercara Down Golf Club: Ditch all that expensive membership charges and try your hands on the golf stick on this golf course.
• Kotebetta: Nice place for small trekking options where you can explore local flora and fauna.
• Mandalpatti: Enjoy a Jeep Safari to this place, it can be a great option during the rainy season when trekking options confine them to minimum levels.

There are a number of places to visit and unwind in Madikeri after an extraordinary tour around the city.

1.Hive Bar

2.The Lost Horizon Bar

3.Planter's Club - Bar

4.Silver Oak Restaurant

5.Bar Lounge

6.Family restaurant includes:

7.Hotel Neel Sagar

8.The Fort Mercara

9.The Falls Restaurant

10.Camping amongst the wild is also an excellent option.

11.The civet creek camp

12.Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary camp

13.Night Safari of the Jungle.

No, While Coorg is a district in Karnataka, Madikeri is the capital or the headquarters of Coorg. It was once the capital of the Kodagu kingdom as well. Between Coorg and Madikeri, there are numerous exciting locations to visit

Camping is not a standalone activity in the region of Madikeri, many packages are available where camping enters as a component of the main package. Listed are popular camping destinations in Madikeri :

• Brahmagiri Trek with Camping: This trek is an apt trek for hardcore adventure seekers, camping during the night is an activity.
• Bittangala: Camp deep inside the jungle right next to waterfalls and rich flora, try this trek of Bittangala where camping is an activity of the main package.
• Pushpagiri Trek: Trek, where clouds will greet you and climate, will add an energy into you. Camping during the nights is an additional part of the trek.

The Kodava language is widely spoken in Madikeri. It is a Dravidian language that originated in Kodagu district. English is also a language that lives in the city and although Madikeri is an Indian city, the Hindi language is not very famous here.

Madikeri has a great history associated with it that covers four centuries of the medieval era. The historic monuments of Madikeri are a living testimony of this glorious history.

• Raja’s Tomb: It is a place dedicated to the Kings and brave chieftains of Kodva kings, behind the scene stories of this place will mesmerize you.
• Madikeri Fort: The interiors of this fort are made of Granite. This place has a history that can be dated back to 17^th century; throughout its tenure, it remained a matter a symbol of victory for all the rulers who ruled this area.
• Nalknad Palace: Exteriors of this palace will discourage you; however, the interiors will transport you into a royal world. You will come back with a dream to own a place like this because of the simplicity of this structure.

Madikeri is a hill station in itself, if you want to extend this experience of western ghat hills then a list of hill stations are also available. Just like Madikeri, they all have their own unique USP's.

• MM hills near Mysore: Complete your quota of adventure activities right after visiting Madikeri at MM hills where you can go for Trekking and other equipment based adventures.
• BR hills Near Mysore: Just like MM hills BR hills also offers many adventure activities for various hardcore adventure activity lovers.

The connectivity of Madikeri with the roads is amazing; this is why urban crowds sometimes treat it is a biking destination as well.

• Mangalore: Hire a bike from Mangalore and plan a weekend in Madikeri
• Mysore: A nice starting point to start a biking adventure trip to Madikeri.

Nagarhole national park near Madikeri is an apt destination for Jeep Safari. Apart from it, you can also hire jeep safaris to visit certain other points near Madikeri and enjoy nature in its full swing.

• Jeep Drive to Mandalpatti: This jeep drive can take you near to the Mandalpatti peak which is an advantage point of sorts to watch the panoramic views of the wild.
• Off-Roading Drive to Nishani Hills: A travel to Nishani hills and the path will keep you closer to nature throughout.