Places to visit in the city Kodagu
MADIKERI FORT - Kodagu
 The fort was initially constructed of mud, only to be
replaced later by a stronger one in stone by Tipu Sultan,
who ruled for a brief period over this region in the 18th
century. Tipu/’s fort is an essential feature of the town
even today.
Inside the fort wall stands the palace of the Lingayat
rulers. It is a simple double-storey structure, quite
unlike the grand palaces one sees elsewhere in India.
Two elephants, built of cement and mortar, stand in the
compound. The elephants have an interesting story behind
them. The king use to be woken up every morning by two
of his favourite elephants trumpeting under his window.
One day he sent word to the mahout that he wanted to sleep
late. The order never reached the man and he brought the
elephants at the usual time and woke up the king. The
king was furious. He had the elephants and the mahout
killed. Later he regretted his action and got images of
the elephants constructed. They are not much to look at,
but then one shouldn/’t be looking for sculptural excellence
in Coorg.
RAJA/’S SEAT - Kodagu
 If you have come away to enjoy the natural beauty in
Coorg, come to Raja/’s Seat, a favourite spot of the kings
from where one can see the sweep of the mist-covered blue
hills and valleys with green fields. The kings used to
sit here every evening enjoying the sunset and beauty
of Coorg. Today, the area around Raja/’s Seat has been
developed into a public garden.
OMKARESHWARA TEMPLE - Kodagu
The Omkareshwara Temple, dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu,
is almost 200 years old and is a surprising blend of Islamic
and Gothic styles.
ABBEY FALLS - Kodagu
 The picturesque Abbey Falls, which is 8 km from Madikeri,
is a good place for picnics. However, no regular transport
is available to this place and private arrangements need
to be made for a trip to the falls.
IRUPPU FALLS - Kodagu
Iruppu, 91 km from Madikeri, is a well-known pilgrim
centre, associated with Rama, hero of the Ramayana. A
Shiva Temple stands on the bank of the River Ramathiratha.
On Mahashivratri day, thousands of pilgrims take a dip
in the river.
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