Coffee:
Coffee, the pause that refreshes is grown extensively
in Kodagu on plantations that dot most of the hillsides,
with coffee, orange, black pepper and cardamom at
the bottom of the slopes, under canopies of huge trees.
Well maintained with modern curing and irrigation,
these plantations exude a heady fragrance in April,
when the coffee bushes blossom. Coffee picking time
is from November to March.
Cauvery:
Lifeline of the south, Cauvery bubbles up from Talacauvery
and reaches ground level at Bhagamandala, 39 kms to
the west of Medikeri. One of the seven major rivers
of India, Cauvery is the ' Dakshina Ganga' or ' Ganga
of the south'.
Bhagamandala:
It is a shrine of Bhagandeshwara. It is here the Cauvery
merges in joyous and divine form with the rivers Kannike
and Sujyothi to form a 'Triveni Sangama'. The Bhangandeshwara
Temple built in Kerala style on the bank of the Sangama.
Nagarahole National Park:
One of the well-maintained game sanctuaries in the
country is located closeby, 100kms from Madikeri,
64 kms from Virajpet & 94 kms from Mysore via
Hunsur & Murkal.
It has Gaur, Chital, Sambhar & Barking Deer,
Sloth Bear, Langur, Crocodile and over a hundred species
of birds and the elusive cats - the Leop is home to
herds of Elephant, ard and the Tiger.
Madikeri:
District headquarters of Kodagu, and a walker's delight,
is located at a height of 1,525 metres from the sea
level. Winding lanes disappearing into green mountains
promise tall delight.
Raja's Seat:
Hill ranges, clad in green, rising upto play with
silken clouds of myriad hues that is the view from
Raja's Seat, literally meaning the " Seat of
the king. "
It is here that the kings of Madikeri enjoyed nature
and unforgettable sunsets. Feast your eyes on an endless
expanse of sun-kissed greenery.
Omkareshwara Temple:
Built by Lingaraja in 1820 AD and dedicated to Lord
Shiva, this temple is a quaint mix of Islamic and
Gothic styles.
The gold leaf inscription atop, accessed through
a narrow flight of interesting steps used by the king
to survey his Kingdom, the fishes in the pond which
leap in symphony to gobble food offered to them, are
all worth noticing. The annual 'Teppothasava' or "Boat
Festival" is a memorable event.
Madikeri Fort:
A 19th century fort that witnessed several heroic
battle, this Fort now houses a temple, a chapped and
a small museum. The view of Madikeri is, quite simply,
stunning. The beautiful now houses Govt. Offices of
the District Administration
