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Madikeri
State rank: 5 out of 52 Places To Visit In Karnataka
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Ideal duration: 1-2 days
Best time: Feb-Sep (Read More)
Nearest Airport: Mangalore (Check Flights)
"A picturesque getaway down south"
Madikeri Tourism
Generally covered as a part of trips to Coorg, Madikeri is a quaint hill town in Karnataka with vast coffee plantations, lush forests and misty hills, all culminating into a breathtaking view.
The commercialisation and human exploitation haven't touched the boundaries of Madikeri.
This hill station is a perfect weekend getaway for those looking for a picturesque and relaxing holiday ornamented by awe-inspiring sceneries and splendid views made up of abundant and beautiful vegetation all across. There is no pollution, no noises to hurt your ears and the cool breeze that accompanies you throughout makes your trip memorable. Madikeri is famous for its infinite fields of tea and coffee plantations that leave a soothing aroma in the air. The most famous place of Madikeri is Raja's Seat- a famous viewpoint from where you can grab the all the striking beauty of Madikeri at one go. Madikeri fort and various water cascades are among the other must-visits of the place. A great mix of natural, historical as well as religious attractions can be seen here, thus catering to all kind of tourists and making it a complete tourist experience.
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Top Hotels in Madikeri
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Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa Coorg
INR 13,000 /night onwards
OYO 9157 Home Cozy Studio Hill Top Madikeri
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Three Hills Coorg
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Karnataka's Coffee Capital
Madikeri, apart from being a refreshing summer retreat, is also famous for its coffee plantations, which are one of its kind in the whole India. No wonder why Madikeri is also famous as 'Karnataka's Coffee Capital.' Renowned for its coffee plantations, this is one of the best places for coffee lovers. To get the real feel you can stay at one of the homestays situated on the coffee estates. You can also take Plantation Tours and help out in berry picking on the fields.
Restaurants and Local Food in Madikeri
Local cuisine consists of non vegetarian delicacies, accompanied by fragrant rice known as Sannakki almost define the cuisine of the area. At the same time, an equally flattering variety is available for vegetarians as well as typical Indian food.
Pork is a true delicacy in the area and multiple preparations and versions of the same can be enjoyed. One can also try Aaki Oti (a chapatti made of rice), Kadambatru (rice balls), Nool Puttu (a type of Rice Noodles) and Baimbake curry.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Reach Madikeri, preferably by noon, and take some rest. In the evening, you can take a stroll on the city side, particularly the main market area, where you can buy some curios and souvenirs, especially the local spices and coffee for yourself and your family. Day 2 - The next day should be earmarked for a visit to the glorious Madikeri Fort. Thereon, you can seek blessings from the holy Omakareshwar Temple. By the time you come out of Madikeri, you'll be enchanted and mesmerised, without a second thought.
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- If you are visiting Coorg in wet weather seasons, beware of leeches especially while walking through wet grass and in bathrooms/toilets. - Watch out for traffic (locals warn about overloaded lorries"") along the main highways leading into Madikeri and the winding roads of the region. Speedbreakers on some roads tend to be unmarked. Wild animals are reported on some roads at night and domesticated herds by day too. - Along with Kannada, English and Hindi are also spoken in Coorg so language should not be a problem here.
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What's Great?
A major agricultural and tourist hub in Karnataka. Perfect for weekend getaway.
What's not so Great?
The local transportation is not well developed. Mobile signals are not available at few places.
For Whom
Ideal for both agriculturists and fearless trekkers. Also suitable for people looking for a weekend getaway from nearby places like Belgaum, Bengaluru, Mysuru etc.
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Answer: Some of the best resorts and hotels in Madikeri are- Heritage Coorg Resort, Hotel Madikeri Heritage, Hotel Hill View, Hotel Le Coorg, and The Fort Mercara Boutique Hotel.
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