Raja's Seat

Raja's seat means kings's seat.It ia a view point in Kodagu,which used to be a favorite place for the royals of Kodagu to hang out.A small structure is built here.The view from here is breathtaking.There is a toy train for children and elders can also take a ride.Other attractions are the Garden and Musical fountain.

Dubbare Elephant Camp

An island dedicated to training captured elephants and providing information on elephants to tourists.The island is a part of dubbare elephant forest area situated in Madikeri district.This camp is initiative undertaken by the forest officials ans Jungle lodges who have set up dormitories, restaurants and other facilities for tourists.

Facilities:Jungle lodge cottages,restaurant,rest rooms,Boating(you need it if you want to reach there)
Distances:228 from Bangalore,128 from Mysore,40 km from Madikeri

Cauvery Nisargadhama

it is a eco-tourism project undertaken by the forest department in the year 1988.It is a 35 acre island around which flows the sacred river Cauvery.Situated in Kushalnagar,35 km from Madikeri town

        Facilities: Rest room,Restaurant,Cottages,Boating,Elephant riding
        Distances:95 km from Mysore,235 km from Bangalore,35 km from Madikeri

Chitradurga Fort

Places to visit in Karnataka:- Kodagu

The cool bracing wind whips the hair about your faces as you ramble along the streets that dip and rise delightfully. Breathtaking views surprise you from pretty cottages as you sniff appreciatively the heady fragrance of coffee blossoms. You are in Madikeri (previously known as Mercara). A picturesque charming town situated at an elevation of over 5,000 ft (1,525 m) above sea level.

Traditional Coorgi DanceMadikeri is the district headquarters of Kodagu (formerly Coorg). Dubbed as the Scotland of India, Kodagu is the home of colorful, robust, martial race - the Kodavas, Said to be the descendants of the Greeks (Alexander's soldiers), the kodavas are fiercely independent. They were never conquered by either Tipu Sultan neither the British. And so to this day all kodavas retain the privilege of carrying firearms without a licenseTypical Kodava Residential Architecture

Kodagu is famous for the generals it has produced for the Indian army. The woman are known for their beauty. But what kodavas are famous for is their hospitality. Madikeri is a great place to walk, winding lanes meander off the main street, Mountain trails promise visual delights. And the Tadiyandamol, the tallest peak in the area, stands patiently, waiting to be climbed.

they have their own dress codes,and famous for their tradition and braveness.kodagu is famous for home stay, adventure tourism,honey, coffee and tea products etc

Places to visit in Karnataka:-Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple

Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple (12th Century) - The 12th century Sri Venugopal Swamy temple, which remains submerged in the KRS Dam.Now it is dismantled and shifted to this new location.Mr. Sri Hari Khoday liquor baron and philanthropist, who has taken up this gigantic task as a project of Khoday Foundation. 

Venugopal Swamy Temple at KRS is dedicated to Lord Venugopala or Krishna, a incarnation of lord Vishnu. ITS BEEN UNDER WATER ALMOST 75 YEARS SINCE THE KRS DAM BUILT. The temple was relocated after it was crumbling due to neglect and years of being submerged in water.
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