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Scotland of India - Madikeri |
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Sprawling in the midst of cloud-coiled hills, in the Western Ghats lies Madikeri - one of the most beautiful hill stations in Karnataka. It is situated at an elevation of over 5,000ft, with major peaks - Tadiandamol, Brahmagiri and Pushpagiri Hills, standing tall and proud, while the meandering lanes of the mountain trails offer a spectacular view of the rolling hill sides.
The misty hills and the lush greenery of the hillsides, the endless acres of coffee and tea plantations, the cool climate and the natural bliss makes Madikeri one of the choicest holiday destinations. There are a number site seeing spots and adventure sports like trekking and river rafting are some activities one can indulge in.
Another important feature of Madikeri is the presence of the origin of the River Kaveri, making it a sacred place. |
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Places to see |
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The Nalkand Palace - The palace houses some exquisite work of paintings, and intricate wood carvings. This palace was a place of shelter for kings. |
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Madikeri Fort -The fort which lies in the centre of Madikeri has witnessed many a battle. Today it houses a temple, a chapel and a museum. |
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Raja's Seat - The Kings of Kodagu enjoyed a spectacular view of the hills from this seat. |
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Omkareshwara Temple - This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple, built in 1820 AD, is a mix of Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture. |
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Bhagamandala Temple - The temple of Bhagamandala lies 36kms away. It has been built in Kerala style at the confluence of three rivers Kaveri, Kanika and Sujyothi. |
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Talacauvery - At a distance of 44kms is Talakaveri - the source of the Holy Kaveri River. It's just a small well from which the mighty river originates. On a particular day in the month of October, the well suddenly bubbles forth, symbolizing the appearance of Goddess Kaveri. This day is considered sacred, and is celebrated as the Tula Sankaramana day. Thousands of devotees throng to witness this scene. |
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Abbey Falls - Just 8 kms from Madikeri, lies the Abbey Falls. The torrential water gushing down descends to the Cauvery river. |
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Iruppu Falls - Another beautiful picnic spot, the Iruppu Falls are on the way to Kutta from Gonikoppal, at a distance of 75kms from Madikeri. |
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Nisargadhama - This is a popular picnic spot on the banks of the river Kaveri. |
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Fact File |
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Best Time to visit would be between October to April. |
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How to Reach |
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By Air |
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The nearest airport is Mangalore. |
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By Rail |
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Nearest railheads are Hassan, Kasaragod, Cannanore. Madikeri can easily be reached from Mysore and Mangalore. |
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By Road |
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Regular buses operate between Madikeri and Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore.
Bangalore is 252 kms
Mangalore is 130kms
Hassan is 120kms |
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Madikeri has the distinction of being known as the Scotland of India. |
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