Published 20:06 IST, February 5th 2020
Things to do near Madikeri for a perfect vacation to get closer to nature
Madikeri is a town located in South India that is blessed by mesmerising scenic beauty & weather. Let's take a look at various things to do near Madikeri
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Madikeri is a hill town located in Kodagu district in Coorg, Karnataka. It is framed by Western Ghats mountain range and making it a perfect destination for an ideal peaceful and rejuvenating getaway. wear here is ideal as it is t too cold r too hot. re is loud ise to greet you at every turn but just a pleasant breeze and clean air. re are so many reasons to visit Madikeri and escape from your hectic routine life. Let’s take a look at places to visit and things to do near Madikeri.
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Raja’s Seat
Raja’s seat is a beautiful garden famous for its stunning flowers and artificial fountains. place is called Raja’s seat because many kings from Kodagu district used to come here in ir leisure time and spend quality time with ir queens. place is also popular for its breath-taking view of sunsets and attracts people from everywhere. re is also a toy train for children. Raja’s seat is ideal for a perfect sunset view with a glimpse of valley, beautiful flowers and mesmerising fountains.
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Madikeri Fort
Madikeri Fort, also called as Mercara Fort is a proof of Coorg’s rich history. Many structures of majestic fort are built on an elevated platform that gives visitors a wonderful view of lush green surrounding. In fort premises, re is a museum which was once a church. It displays weaponry that was used in Tipu Sultan’s era. It also contains several artefacts, portraits and weaponry used in British era.
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Abbey Falls
Abbey Falls or Abbi Falls is located in Kodagu, around 8 Km from town of Madikeri. It is one of most popular tourist attractions around Coorg. main reason for it is milky water that gushes down from a height of a whopping 70 feet. scenery surrounding waterfall and wonderful trek to it makes it more beautiful. trek is of around 200 steps that go through exotic coffee, cardamom, pepper and or plantations. trek is very easy and lasts for around 20 minutes
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Omkareshwara Temple
temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in town of Madikeri. It is t like any or temple of Lord Shiva that one will see as its architecture reflects a unique blend of Gothic and Islamic style. On first looks, temple looks like that of a Dargah. This alluring style makes it one of most popular religious destinations around Madikeri.
20:06 IST, February 5th 2020