Madikeri
Discover Madikeri
Madikeri (also Mercara) is a beautiful hill station and capital of Kodagu region of Karnataka State, between Mangalore and Mysore. It has a population of over 33,000 people (2011). The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. Kodagu became the part of British India after 1834.
What to Experience in Madikeri
Taste of Madikeri...
Madikeri is famous for pork. It is one of the few places in India where pork is a delicacy. Vegetarians may like Kanika International in Kushal Nagar. However it is at the foothills of Madikeri & one may not like it as there is no good view of the hills there. Most hotels come with attached bars. There are several liquor shops attached throughout the city.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsMadikeri lies on the Karnataka State Highway 88 that runs from Mysore to Mangalore. It is 120 km west of Mysore and 136 km southeast of Mangalore. From Bangalore, the state capital of Karnataka, take the State Highway 17 (Bangalore-Mysore highway) and take a deviation just after the town of Srirangapatna to join State Highway 88 towards Madikeri. From Bangalore, Madikeri is at a distance of 252 km. The nearby towns are Hassan (115 km) in Karnataka and Kannur and Tellicherry in Kerala (each around 115 km away). Madikeri does not have a railway station. The nearest railheads are in Hassan, Kasaragod, Cannanore and Tellicherry (each of which are almost equidistant 115 km away). Mysore and Mangalore have railway stations with very good rail connectivity and are good alternatives to reach Madikeri. Madikeri does not have an airport. The nearest airports are in Mangalore (136 km away) and Kozhikode (180 km). Bangalore Airport is an alternative....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Taxis and autorickshaws are available at reasonable rates. Local buses are not available in plenty. Walking may look tedious inside the town but once you are one km away from the main road it is a very pleasant experience with the smell of coffee piercing your nose. 12.4208575.738976 Madikeri Fort. This 19th century fort, in the centre of Madikeri, houses a Ganesha temple, a chapel, a district prison and a small museum. The fort offers a beautiful view of Madikeri. Mercara, the headquarters of Kodagu district, was founded by Prince Mudduraja of the Haleri Dynasty in 1681 CE, and was named after him as Muddurajanakeri -- which became "Muddukayray" and Madikeri over time. Mudduraja built a mud fort and a palace inside the fort, in the last quarter of the 17th century. This fort was later rebuilt of granite masonry, after it was captured by the "Tiger of Mysore" Tipu Sultan. Tipu named it Jaffarabad.
Money & Budget
Madikeri is famous for coffee and pork, you can also try for good quality liquor which suites the local condition Madikeri is famous for pork. It is one of the few places in India where pork is a delicacy. Vegetarians may like Kanika International in Kushal Nagar. However it is at the foothills of Madikeri & one may not like it as there is no good view of the hills there. Most hotels come with attached bars. There are several liquor shops attached throughout the city.
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Glimpses of Madikeri
a waterfall in a forest
a waterfall in a forest
A tranquil lake scene under a bright, cloudy sky.
brown and green plant stem
green mountains under white sky during daytime
green plant in tilt shift lens
green tree under gray sky
Raven
brown flowers in tilt shift lens
A blue and yellow parrot sitting on top of a cage
a waterfall in a forest
a waterfall in a forest
A tranquil lake scene under a bright, cloudy sky.