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32,000 Area
Phone Code: 08272
Elevation: 1200m
Madikeri
is located in a hilly area in the Kodagu (Coorg) regions in southwest
Karnataka. There are some scenic treks that one can make in the area.
Information
The Tourist Office (228580) is in the PWD Bungalow
(open daily except Sun).
Internet
at Cyber Zone, Paramount Tourist Home Bldg, 1st floor,
next to Hotel Chitra, has good cheap Internet facilities for Rs 25 per
hr.
Money
You can change money at the State Bank of India,
College Rd/ Canara Bank,(229302) Main Rd; changes travellers'
cheque and give advance on credit cards.
Indian
Overseas Bank. Banks do not change all travelers cheques.
What to See
There is an excellent view from Raja’s Seat,
near the KSTDC hotel.
The Omkareswara
Siva Temple (1820) is 1km from the center of town. Hours: 6:30
am to 1 pm & 5pm-8pm
There is
a Fort, within which is the old Kodava kings’
palace. St Mark’s Church has a small
museum containing Hindu and Jain sculptures and some weapons.
A half-hour
from town is the beautiful Abbi Falls. It is a pleasant
trip getting to the falls.
At Talacauvery, 45km from Madikeri, is the source of
the Kaveri River. There is a good view from the source.
Bhagamandala,
35 km from Madikeri, is where there is located Triveni Bathing Ghat,
where three rivers meet. Tri mean “three.”
TREKKING
This is a great area in which to trek. There are several treks that
can last from two or three days, or longer treks up to ten days.
Accommodation during treks is usually in local homes or at basic places.
An interesting place to go is to the tops of Pushpagiri
and Tadiyendamol (1700m). The best time to trek is
between December and March. Mr Raja Shekar at Friends Tours & Travels
(29974, 29102) can arrange a trek.
Coorg
Tourist Travel Agency (225274), Udaya Raja Seat Rd, near Hotel
Rajdarshan, can arrange good treks with English speaking guides.
Friends
Tours & travels (229974; Email: v_trak@rediffmail.com)
College Rd, Raja Shekar, does good treks.
Sri
Ganesh Automobile, Hill Rd, near the private bus stand arrange
good long-term treks for resonable prices.
Where to Stay
Vinayaka Lodge (229830), near the bus stand, has clean
rooms with bath for Rs 225/450. Recommended.
Coorg Side (26789), Daswal Rd, is a quiet place with
clean rooms and hot water. It has a vegetarian restaurant and is a good
choice for those on a budget.
Hotel Chitra (225377; fax 225191), on the main street
near the bus stand, has good, clean rooms with bath and hot water for
Rs 350/450. It has a restaurant. Recommended. Note that this is different
from the Chitra Lodge across the street.
Hotel Cauvery (225492; fax 225735), School Rd, near
the private bus stand next to the cinema, has clean rooms with bath
for Rs 300/500. It has hot water in the morning. The owner can arrange
treks around the area, which should be arranged at least a week in advance.
Capital Village (225929; fax 226335), 6km from town,
off the road to Mysore, has comfortable cottages with bath for Rs 1050.
It has a good location among some fields. An auto-rickshaw to here is
Rs 70. It should be booked in advance.
KSTDC Mayura Valley View (28387; fax 29343) has rooms
with bath for Rs 400/500. There is a good view from here, a good restaurant,
and a pleasant atmosphere. Reservations can be made through Karnataka
Tourism in Bangalore. It is a little run-down. Discounts during the
off-season.
Coorg International (28071; fax 28073; Chennai 827-3824),
Covent Rd, is a modern hotel with comfortable rooms for Rs 1500/1700.
They change money and it has a good bookshop and a restaurant serving
Indian and Chinese cuisine. It is a helpful, well-managed place.
Where to Eat
Hotel Veglands, Chickpet, Main Rd, is a good, popular,
cheap vegetarian restaurant.
Mayura Valley View Hotel, MG Rd, has a good view and
middle priced food.
Hotel Choice is a good place with Western breakfasts
and a good menu.
Travel
There are buses to Mysore (2½ hr, every 30 min), Bangalore (6
hr, every hour), Hassan (3½ hr, 5 daily), and Mangalore (4 hr,
every hour). Deluxe buses depart from the private bus stand. Purnima
Travels books deluxe buses.
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