Madikere

Madikere, located in Coorg in Karnataka, is a quiet, relaxed hill station that can rejuvenate the soul. Mudduraja Keri was the capital of the Kodagu King Mudduraja in 1681. Later it came to be known as Madikere. It is the headquarters of Kodagu District standing at a height of 1,170 metres above sea level.
Madikere is famous for its coffee and oranges. Kodavas are believed to be the descendants of the soldiers of Alexander the Great who invaded India in 327 BC. The soldiers married into the local population and migrated along the coast. Having maintained a separate identity, this warrior like clan is fiercely independent and was never conquered by either Tipu Sultan or the British.

Fact & figures

Area	6.5 sq km
Altitude	1,170 m
Temperature	Summer: 33 – 27 C Winter: 24.1 - 19.1 C
Season :	October to June
STD Code:	08272
Tourism Centres:	Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, PWD Guest House, Madikeri, Tel: 08272 228580; KSTDC Information Centre No.3, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Telefax: 022 22181658. Conducted Tour : KSTDC conducts two days Nagarhole, Mercara, Nisargadhama Golden Temple (Bylekuppe) Tour from Bangalore, daily in summer season (November-January, April to June). Every Friday and Saturday (off-season). Dep: 0700 Arr: 2200 hrs the following day. Fare: Rs. 1325 per person including accommodation. Reservation: KSTDC, Badami House, N.R. Square, Bangalore – 560 001. Tel: 08022275869, 22275883. Fax: 2238016. Mumbai Contact: 22181658.