10 Famous Places to Visit in Madikeri with Address, Timing & Fees

Kodaku is a hill district of Karnataka Known as Coorg. Coorg Hill region is a part of the Western Ghat and mostly covers around 4102 square Km. Madikeri is the main district headquarters of Coorg. This district is divided between three major talukas Madikeri, Virajpet and Somwarpet. Kodaku is a rural area and its economy depends on agriculture, forestry and Tourism.

Coorg is a beautiful hill station for visitors. In Coorg, you will find several waterfalls, tea and coffee estates, mountains and religious places. Madikeri is known as the ‘Scotland of India’ and the ‘Kashmir of South’ there are many Beautiful places to visit near Madikeri.

Coorg has a pleasant climate to visit Madikeri at any time of the year. Mainly in summer, it has a temp of 26°C (March to June). In the monsoon rainfall is about an average is 310 cm (June to September). And Winter is cold with temperatures staying around 15 °C (November to February). Let’s see the Famous places to visit in Madikeri.

Best Tourist Places in Coorg and Madikeri

1. Abbey Falls in Madikeri, Coorg

Abbey Falls also known as Abbi Falls is located 6 km away from Madikeri town. This waterfall is known for its beautiful natural seen and picnic spot for tourists in the old days, this fall is also known by the name Jesse Falls.

Abbey Falls is located between natural greenery and the coffee and spice estates, which can be calm and beautiful. Abbey Falls water flowing sound can be heard on the road and there is a bridge from which you can see the falls. The best time to visit Coorg is in the monsoon season. If you are planning a Coorg tour, then you must visit this waterfall.

2. Raja’s Seat Park 

Raja’s Seat Park is the most important tourist place in Coorg in the Kodagu district. Raja’s seat park is 270 km away from Banglore the capital city of Karnataka. In this park, you will see the colourful seasonal flowers and man-made musical fountains that are the main attractions in the park.

The history of this park rests with the kings of Kodagu and their queens viewing the beauty of the sunset from this park. This spot is romantic and one of the best enjoyable places to visit in the Madikeri. Raja’s seat place is best for couples while taking a walk around the seasonal flowers and enjoying the sunset. You should visit this place from October to March.

3. Omkareshwara Temple Madikeri

This temple was an important 18th-century temple for religious pilgrimage sites among the popular places to visit in Coorg. It was said that the temple was constructed by King Lingarajendra II to get forgiveness for its guilty deeds. Inside the temple, the Shiv linga is brought from Kashi.

Temple is known for its unique architecture, which is Islamic and Gothic both mixed influences. The large central dome is around a lake like a dargah and the lake has colourful fish inside the temple.

4. Mandalpatti Peak, Coorg

Mandalpatti Peak is a trekking area for adventure and sports people. This peak is located 4 km before the Abbey falls and 25 – 30 km from Madikeri town. This peak gives the natural beauty and the fulfilment of being free from the stress of life. Mandalpatti is a very famous place among tourists.

For a better experience, you should visit in the month between November to January; at this time, there is fog. Carry water and food with trekking equipment with you. There is no bus service, so hire a private vehicle to reach the Mandalpatti peak. 

5. Madikeri Fort

The Madikeri Fort is one of the oldest places in the Madikeri Fort from the 17th century; this fort is still standing. This fort holds the cultural, historical and artistic values from the past to the present day. The fort was built by the Mudduraja king of Coorg.

Madikeri Fort now works as many places inside one place, housing a district prison, a museum, Kota Maha Ganapati Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Public Library. Also, the fort is situated in the centre of Madikeri town, easily accessible from any part of Madikeri town.

6. Dubare Elephant Camp, Coorg

Dubare Elephant Camp is located on the shore of the Kaveri River in Kodagu district, Karnataka. A famous tourist point for wildlife enthusiasts and animal lovers from all over the world. In this park, the tourists get close to the elephants and do various activities. Visitors can also see the greener and more natural places near the camp.

In the Camp, tourists can interact for 3 hours in various activities. In the activity, 45 minutes of bathing where they are allowed to give a bath to the elephant. After that, they can feed the elephant with ragi, jaggery, sugarcane, banana and coconuts. And for the last 45 minutes, they will go for an elephant ride in the jungle.

The ride will be scheduled in the morning from 10 am to 12 noon and in the evening from 4 pm to 5 pm. If anyone wants to stay, they can stay in the lodges at the camp.

7. Chiklihole Reservoir, Coorg

Chiklihole Reservoir is a place worth visiting in your time. The place is far from crowded areas and offers peace to visitors. The visitor can see the water of the dam flowing around the green land, making it peaceful.

The Chiklihole is located in the Coorg district between the two cities Madikeri and Kushalnagar. It is 15 km away from Kushalnagar and Madikeri and close to the town of Nanjarayapattana.

This place is near the Dubare forest, which can be an opportunity for wildlife photographers and nature lovers to explore the jungle.

This place has no shops, for you have to bring water and food and necessary items along with you.

8. Padi Iggutappa Temple, Coorg

Padi Igguthappa Temple is located in Kakkabe town. In 1810, this temple was built by King Lingarajendra. It is considered to be the most ancient temple in the region and has the most importance among Kodavas. This temple is situated in Igguthappadevara Betta in Aiyengeri forest, almost 45 km away from Madikeri.

This temple is dedicated to Lord Iguthappa, also it is another name as Lord Subramanya.

Among the Kodavas, they think the temple has a magical power that fulfils the wishes of devotees. To reach the temple, you can take the bus or a vehicle to suit your needs 

9. Kote Betta, Madikeri

Kote Betta is a very popular place to visit in the Coorg district. Kote Betta is 1620 m above sea level, which makes it the third-highest mountain after the Tadiyandamol and Brahmagiri. Kotebetta is mainly situated between Somwarpet and Madikeri in Madhapur. 

The mountain has the Lord Shiva temple on the peak. Also, it gives the tourist a great opportunity to trek about 10km by starting from Hattihole to the peak. For the trek, you will pass through the coffee estates and greener, lush scenery that will make you refreshed. The best time to visit the Kotebetta is from October to March.

10. Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple, Coorg

The Golden Temple is situated 35 km from Madikeri. This temple is the top place to visit when you go to Coorg. This temple shows the culture of Buddhism. This tourist place attracts a large number of visitors from Tibetans.

If you want to experience a different culture, then you must visit this temple. This is the famous temple in Coorg.

More Tourist Places in Madikeri, Coorg

These are the places that you can visit while you are in Madikeri in the Coorg district in Karnataka.

1. Omkareshwara Temple Road
2. Raja’s Tomb
3. Starscape Observatory and Experience Centre
4. Greenway Coffee Island plantation tour
5. Iruppu Falls – Brahmagiri
6. Tala Kaveri
7. Government Musume Madikeri
8. Manjarabad Fort Sakleshpur
9. Talakaveri Temple
10. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary

Distances from Madikeri

Where to Stay in Madikeri

Madikeri has many places lots of tourist places that you can visit and things to do but you can not do that in one day so you have to stay in Madikeri. Check out the Best stay option in Madikeri.

• Ramara Nivas

• Hotel Chitra

• KSTDC Hotel Mayura Valley View

Hope that this information will help you to find a suitable place to stay as well as the places to visit in Madikeri.