Madikeri Hill Station: Friendship With Clouds

   If we call Madikeri Hill Station as the lap of nature, there will probably be no exaggeration. Yes, the friendship of the clouds is very exciting, especially at Madikeri hill station. 

  Tourists never forget this thrill of the clouds. Madikeri Hill Station, situated at an altitude of about 1525 meters above sea level, is a very cool and cool hill station. 

  This magnificent and beautiful hill station located in the district Kodagu of Karnataka, India, has a global reputation for its natural beauty. Probably due to the beauty and beauty of natural beauty, 

   Madikeri Hill Station is called Scotland of South India. A cloud swirl at Madikeri hill station thrills tourists. High mountain ranges seem very visible in the light of the clouds. 

  The huge range of medicinal plants and plants is the main attraction of Madikeri Hill Station. Tea and coffee plantations are the pride and glory of Madikeri Hill Station. The atmosphere is always important due to the aroma of tea and coffee. 

  This fragrance gives a special freshness to the heart and mind of the tourists. Madikeri hill station is particularly famous for tea and coffee plantations. If the Madikeri hill station is called a rare gift of nature, there will probably be no exaggeration. Perhaps the rare natural beauty here makes it an unforgettable tourist. Lakes, waterfalls and rivers are the splendor and beauty of Madikeri hill station. 

    The sound of the springs is nothing short of melodious music. It seems that the specific type of musical raga Ragini is teasing. A long series of mythological, historical and religious sites exist in and around Madikeri Hill Station. 

  According to experts, Lingayat kings ruled in Kodagu. During this time, Lingayat kings made Madikeri the capital. The Lingayat king was fascinated by the natural beauty of Madikeri. 

   The Madikeri Fort was built during the rule. A long series of attractive and beautiful places exist in and around Madikeri Hill Station. These are especially Abbe waterfall, Madikeri fort, Raja's seat, Bhagmandal, Nagarhole national park, Omkareshwar temple, Zhappu waterfall, Talakaveri, Harangi dam, Nalkanad palace etc.

  Madikeri Fort: Madikeri Fort is a magnificent clay fort. However later the ruler Tipu Sultan converted it from mud to a stone fort. This divine-grand fort also houses the palaces of Lingayat rulers.
  Abbe Water Falls: Abbe Water Falls is a spectacular and idyllic picnic spot about 5 kilometers from Madikeri Hill Station. This waterfall in the interior of the tea garden is the special beauty of the area. In the monsoon, the natural beauty of this waterfall is even more beautiful.

  Raja's Seat: Raja's seat is a unique and ideal place. It is also called Sunset Point. From this place the rainbow and sunny shade of sunset and sunrise can be seen. This scene is very visible. 

  The kings of Kodagu used to sit at this place and see the color of sunrise and sunset at sunset. Beautiful view of nature is also seen from here. Near the king's seat is the peak Mariamma's temple. It is an ancient temple.

   Bhagmandal: Bhagmandal is located about 40 km from Madikeri hill station. It is also called Dakshin Kashi. Bhaganda Maharishi established the Shivling here. Hence it is called Bhagmandal. Mahavishnu, Subramaniam and Ganapati temples are located around Bhagmandal, about 8 kilometers from Talakaveri.

   Nagarhole National Park: Nagarhole National Park is an exciting wildlife area. Elephant, reindeer, wild bear, wolf etc. are some of the wildlife in this national park, located about 93 km from Madikeri hill station. Spread over an area of ​​284 square kilometers, this wildlife sanctuary is also rich in medicinal plants.

  Omkareshwar Temple: Omkareshwar Temple is actually dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. This divine grand temple was built in 1820 by King Lingaraja of Kodagu. 

  This temple, built in mosque style, has special charm. There is a huge reservoir in front of the temple. This reservoir is considered to be the best in terms of Vastu Shastra.

  Jharppu Waterfall: Jharppu Waterfall is actually famous as a pilgrimage center. The Zarappu waterfall, located about 90 km from Madikeri hill station, is believed to be associated with the Ramayana period. There is also a temple of Lord Shiva on the banks of the river Ramathirtha. Millions of devotees bathe here on Mahashiva night.

  Talakaveri: Talakaveri is virtually the origin of the river Kaveri. Talakaveri, located about 48 km from Madikeri Hill Station, has special significance religiously. This place is situated on the slope of the Brahmagiri mountain. Situated at an altitude of about 4500 ft above sea level, Talakaveri is very spectacular and exciting.
   Harangi Dam: Harangi Dam is located about 36 km from Madikeri Hill Station. Harangi is particularly famous for its tea and coffee plantations. Harangi Dam is a scenic and beautiful picnic spot. This magnificent dam built on the Kaveri River is 2775 feet long and 174 feet high.

   Nalkanad Mahal: Nalkanad Mahal is a magnificent palace built on the highest hill of Kodagu. This palace, located about 45 km from Madikeri hill station, was built in 1792 by Dodda Veeraraj. The architecture and painting of the palace are very visible. 

   All the necessary resources are available to visit Madikeri Hill Station. The nearest airport is Mangalore Airport. The distance from Mangalore Airport to Madikeri Hill Station is about 135 kilometers. The nearest railway station is Kannur Junction. The distance from Kannur railway station to Madikeri hill station is about 113 kilometers. Tourists can also visit Madikeri Hill Station by road.
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