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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