"Madikeri- Capital of Coorg" Madikeri by abi_maha

Madikeri Travel Guide: 48 reviews and 144 photos

Coorg-Scotland of India

Also known as Kodagu, this district of karnataka is famous for its coffee and orange orchards. Situated at a distance of around 250 kms from bangalore, it makes for an easy weekend getaway from here which is probably the reason I dont remember exactly how many times I have visited Coorg in my life!

Madikeri- Green and standing tall

estates and fields in the early morn mist

The capital of Coorg, this quaint town is at an altitude of 1525 meters above sea level and is in one of the greenest stretches of the Western Ghats. One can have a glimpse of the Arabian sea from the peak of Madikeri. It is lovely and enchanting and truly a trekkers paradise!It houses a nineteenth century fort, the Omkareshwara temple, the Raja's seat in a garden and tombs of kings at Gaddige. The famous Abbey Falls is also quaintly nested here and so is the picturesque Irruppu falls

Coffee and spices

Peaks of Brahmagiri

The enticing aroma of coffee is very effective in awakening any south indian to life! Thats ecactly what happened in Coorg with us, even as the cook brewed coffee in the mornings we would all wake up and queue up to have a glass of the same! Surprisingly they served coffee with minimal milk and jaggery whereas at home we serve the same with more milk and sugar!
A walk thru any of the estates is a sensory experience for your nostrils as various aromas of spices like cardamom, pepper and cinamon waft thru the air!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Green terrain, coffee estates and orange orchards
Cons:Bad roads in interiors
In a nutshell:Cheers with coffee and a toast to nature!

Last visit to Madikeri: Oct 2008
Intro Updated Feb 2, 2009
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Reviews (13)

Peace and solitude Hotels (1)

Homestay in a coffee estate is an awesome experience esp if you have the right people for company! Dheeraj and Keertana... more travel advice

Catch the animal life in early morn Things to Do (10)

If you truly want to spend time feeling one with nature head out on non-trodden paths early in the morn before human... more travel advice

Can you see all the 7 colors?:) - Madikeri

A rainbow ends where? Things to Do (10)

When it rains in Coorg it pours! But then when it lets up you are sure to catch a rainbow! We saw one that looked more... more travel advice

The sun thru the pepper leaves - Madikeri

Cheyndane Peak Things to Do (10)

Just on a whim we headed off to Coorg for the weekend last week trusting my friend Roopa to get us a place to stay and... more travel advice

Tourist Traps (1)
Home stay-Check before you stay!

Transportation (1)
Cab around coorg

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mallyak May 14, 2009 at 7:02 PM

Just returned from Coorg.Great change from the Bangalore of Today.Will get back soon.
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vpas Feb 11, 2009 at 6:56 AM

nice pics.good to read your page
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PierreZA Feb 4, 2009 at 1:25 AM

It is so nice to hear and read about places a bit off the beaten path. Thanks for sharing.