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Madikeri Fort

Abby Falls

Tadiandamol Trek

Omkareshwara Temple

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The structure was also renovated twice by the British. In 1933 the Britishers added a grand clock tower to the fort. Another interesting aspect of the fort is that Madikeri Fort is a unique fort that houses among other structures a temple, an Anglican Church, a prison and a museum.

Abbey Falls (also referred to as Abbi Falls) is a popular waterfall in Kodagu district. River Kaveri drops for about 70 ft over wide rocks creating a spectacular view. While the height is not much compared to other waterfalls in Karnataka, Abbey Falls’ has wider fall area that creates spectacular views and its proximity to Madikeri city makes Abbey Falls desirable and easy to access.

The highest peak in the Coorg region – Scotland of India, and the second highest in Karnataka, Tadiyendamol is a trekker’s paradise. Located at an elevation of 1,748 m, the gentle slopes and grassy terrain lures you with their scenic charm and serene ambience. A major attraction here is the Padi Igguthappa Temple. Igguthappa is the main deity of the native Kodavas and here the deity is worshipped as the ‘Giver of Grain’.

Just a stone’s throw away from the Madikeri Fort is the Omkareshwara Temple, built-in 1820 and featuring a blend of red tile-roofed Kerala architecture and Islamic-style domes. The Linga of this Shiva Temple is believed to have been brought from Kashi.

Raja’s Seat

Raja's Tomb

Cauvery Nisargadhama

Glass Bridge Madikeri

he Raja’s Seat is perched atop a hill. This is where the kings of yore spent many pleasant evenings watching the golden sunset. This vantage point offers a spectacular view of the distant mountain ranges. Another attraction here is the Baba Saheb Express, which is a toy train.

 the tombs of Veerarajendra, his wife and their son Lingaraja, which are oddly Islamic in architecture with its domes and minarets embellished in trellis work. However, the entrance to each tomb has carvings of Hindu deities.

A breathtakingly picturesque riverine island carved by the Cauvery river, Nisargadhama is located 2 km from Kushal Nagar and can be accessed by travelling over a hanging bridge. The sprawling 64 acre island – developed into an eco-park – attracts visitors with its rich scenic beauty. You have plenty of things to see and do here; visit the deer park and orchidarium, go for a boat ride etc..

This remarkable Glass Skywalk Bridge of Kodagu is nestled amidst the forests and hills of the Western Ghats, attracting tourists like a magnet.