10 Famous Places to Visit in Madikeri with Address, Timing & Fees in 2024

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 Monsoons rainfall is about an average is 310 cm (June to September). And Winter is cold with the temperatures staying around 15 °C (November to February). Let’s see the Famous places visit to 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 the tourists in 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 that can be calm and beautiful. Abbey Falls water flowing sound can be here to the road and there is a bridge from that you can see fall. The best time to visit the fall 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 18th-century important temple for religious pilgrimage sites among the popular places to visit in Coorg. It was said that the temple was constructed by King Lingarajendra ll 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 lack like a dargah. and the lack 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 the 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 For over the 17th century this fort is still standing. This fort holds the cultural, historical and artistic values from the past to present day. The fort was built by the Muddu raja king of the Coorg then.

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 easy to access 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. This project is undertaken by the forest department and lodges and resorts. 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 min bath 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 45 min they will go for an elephant ride in the jungle.

The ride will be scheduled in the morning time 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 in the camp.

7. Chiklihole Reservoir, Coorg

Chiklihole Reservoir is one of a kind place to visit in your time. The place is far away from crowded places and gives peace to the 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 shop for that 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 the Lord Iguthappa also it is another name of 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 vehicle on your needs 

9. Kote Betta, Madikeri

Kote Betta is a very popular place to visit in the Coorg district, Kotebetta 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 refresh. 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 the 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 the Madikeri in the Coorg district in Karnataka.

1. Omkareshwara Temple Road

2. Raja’s Tomb

3. Starscapes 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

1. Mysore – 118 km
2. Dharmasthala – 122 km
3. Shravanabelagola – 134 km
4. Kozhikode – 176 km
5. Bangalore – 248 km
6. Mangalore Airport – 143 km
7. Subrahmanya Railway station – 85 km
8. Ooty Tamil Nadu – 277 km

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, Chech out 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.