Madikeri Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Kodagu District of Karnataka, India
About Madikeri
The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. Kodagu became the part of British India after 1834. The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to 6th century AD, the northern part of Kodagu was ruled by Kadambas. The southern part of Kodagu was ruled by Gangas from 4th to 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of Kodagu. In the 12th century, Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell to the Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century. After their fall, the local chieftains (Palegars) started ruling their areas directly. These were defeated by the Haleri kings who ruled Kodagu from 1600-1834 AD. Haleri kings made the place Haleri, near Madikeri as their capital. Mudduraja, the third king among the Hal
Top Attractions in Madikeri
Explore the best things to see and do in Madikeri:
- ★Abbey Falls
- ★Dubbare Elephant camp
- ★General Thimmayya Museum
- ★Kushal Nagar
- ★Madikeri Fort
- ★Massage at Ayurjeevan Ayurveda Hospital
- ★Nisargadhama
- ★Omkareshwara Temple
Where to Eat in Madikeri
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Athithi Pure Vegetarian
- 🍴Chinnamma Restaurant
- 🍴Coorg Cuisine
- 🍴Fish Curry Rice
- 🍴Khadeeja Cafe
- 🍴Neel Sagar Restaurant
Where to Stay in Madikeri
- 🏨Capitol Village
- 🏨Cauvery Nisarga Dhama
- 🏨Coorg Mariott Resort & Spa
- 🏨Ganesh Jeeva Lodge
- 🏨Home Stay-Alath Cad
- 🏨Hotel Fort View
Madikeri Travel Guide Sections
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