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  YouTube - Madikeri trip
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V decided in 20 mins tht v are goin to madikeri on the bike and v had an awesome bik trip..
We rode in the nite, called police Lowdae kae baal, jumped humps..
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 MADIKERI   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The closest airports to Madikeri are at Mysore (120 km), Mangalore (135 km) and Bangalore (260 km).
Madikeri is a year round destination, but the best season to visit in is winter - October to April - when the weather is cool and there is a delightful nip in the air.
Close to the 19th century Madikeri Fort is Raja's Seat, where the King of Kodagu used to watch the last rays of the sun at dusk.
www.journeymart.com /getaways/india/madikeri   (428 words)

  
 1Up India > Indian Hillstations > Hill Stations in India > Madikeri - Scotland of India
Madikeri is 252 km from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level.
Madikeri is at its best between October and april when it's clear, cool and crisp.
is 39 km from Madikeri and is situated at the confluence of three rivers, the Cauvery, the Kanika and the Sujyothi.
www.1upindia.com /hillstations/madikeri.html   (557 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Madikeri News : `Check encroachments in Madikeri'
Madikeri: Lieutenant General (retd.) B.C. Nanda on Wednesday urged Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to take steps to check encroachment of land in and around Madikeri, including those around Gaddige — mausoleums of the former rulers of Kodagu —; and surrounding areas.
Nanda said that the heritage of Madikeri (Mercara) town, founded 300 years ago by the then King of Coorg, Mudduraja, was being vandalised, and its verdant nature "destroyed by greed, corruption and vote-bank politics."
Calamities due to landslips were on the rise in the past two years in and around Madikeri, he said.
www.hindu.com /2006/08/17/stories/2006081703270500.htm   (259 words)

  
 Rain causes havoc in Kodagu, Chikmagalur districts - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: )
As many as 389 kms of road, 2 bridges, crops cultivated in 125 acres of land and 10 houses fallen prey the raging rain in the district in the past five days.
Madikeri town received a record rainfall of 223.6 mm in the last 24 hours.
The district administration and the Zilla Panchayat buildings house in the historical Madikeri Fort in the town have been damaged by the rain.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/aug062004/d7.asp   (891 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Heaven on the hills
Madikeri is a great place to walk, winding lanes meander off the main street and mountain trails promise visual delights
In the centre of Madikeri, this 19th century fort was once the scene of many a fierce battle.
Situated at the northern extremity of Mahadevpet at Madikeri are the four tombs of erstwhile rulers.
www.blonnet.com /bline/2003/01/20/stories/2003012000921500.htm   (492 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Madikeri News : Four new buses to ply on Mumbai-Madikeri route
K.G. Bopaiah, Madikeri MLA, who inaugurated a function to mark the induction of the buses into the KSRTC fleet, said the State Government had promised that the transport service would be improved all over the State, particularly in rural areas.
R.M. Devarajayya, manager of the KSRTC Madikeri depot, said the new buses would replace the old ones plying on the route.
Devarajayya said the Mangalore Division of the KSRTC, which includes the Madikeri Depot, had given 189 passes to the physically challenged, 57 to the visually challenged, 31 to freedom fighters, and 18,104 to students.
www.hinduonnet.com /2004/08/08/stories/2004080802650300.htm   (355 words)

  
 1Up India > India > Karnataka > Madikeri > all about madikeri, karnataka
Madikeri is a mountainous area in the south-west of the state where the Western ghats start to tumble downtowards the sea.
Madikeri is pleasant throughout the year.Hence one can visit the place anytime of the year.
Madikeri receives Rainfall of around 50 cms.The mansoon months are from June to September.
www.1upindia.com /states/karnataka/madikeri   (367 words)

  
 Madikeri - Wikitravel
Madikeri (also Mercara) is a beautiful hill station between Mangalore and Maysore.
The capital of Kodagu region in Karnataka, which used to be a separate state.
In the middle of Madikeri, ask for directions from the point you are in and walk (or take a rickshaw).
travelers-guide.mexico-travelers.com /madikeri.html   (234 words)

  
 thebharat.com
Later it came to be known as Madikeri.
It is the the district head quarters of Kodagu formerly called as "Coorg", located at about 100 Kms from Mysore.It is dubbed as Scotland of India, it is the home to the colourful, robust, martial race - The Kodavas-the proud of Karnataka.
Madikeri, a picturesque, charming town situated at an elevation of over 5000 ft (1,525m) above mean sea level.
www.thebharat.com /tourism/hillstation/coorg.html   (825 words)

  
 Mahamasthakabhishekha.com - Tourist Information - Karnataka - Madikeri
MADIKERI: It is the district centre - home of the martial Kodava community.
The fort, Omkareshwara (a Shiva temple in the heart of the city and a Pilgrim centre) temple and Raja seat are worth visiting.
Madikeri district is famous for coffee and orange plantations.
www.mahamasthakabhisheka.com /tourist/madikeri.htm   (136 words)

  
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In the centre of Madikeri, the 19th century Madikeri Fort was once the scene of many fierce battles.
Nearby is the raja's seat, which according to legend, the kings of Kodagu spent their evenings here, enjoying the spectacular sunsets from the top of a hill.
www.travelingtoindia.com /destinations/karnataka/madikerifortmadikeri-travel.html   (183 words)

  
 Madikeri Tourism - Madikeri India Tourism - Madikeri Tourism Guide : India Line Travel
"Madikeri is situated at 252 kms from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level.
The elevated market town of Madikeri is the capital of the Kodagu (Coorg) region, a cool green mountainous area in the south-west of Karnataka, which is one of the most underrated scenic areas of India.
Madikeri itself is not a particularly pretty town, but it has a pleasant climate, is a good base for organising treks and is surrounded by picturesque hills where the roads are lined with hedgerows, flowering trees, spice plantations and coffee estates.
www.indialine.com /travel/karnataka/madikeri   (220 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Madikeri News : Water scarcity in Madikeri
The Hindu : Karnataka / Madikeri News : Water scarcity in Madikeri
MADIKERI: Madikeri town is experiencing severe drinking water scarcity.
Empty vessels lining up near the taps on both sides of the road has become a common sight and quarrels for water at pubic taps has become the order of the day.
www.hindu.com /2005/05/16/stories/2005051605160300.htm   (175 words)

  
 Abbey waterfalls in Madikeri or Coorg in Western Ghats of Karnataka - dreamroutes.org
Abbey waterfalls in Madikeri or Coorg in Western Ghats of Karnataka - dreamroutes.org
This waterfalls is amidst of lush green coffee plantation and is located at about 10kms from Madikeri.
From Madikeri catch a local transport (jeep or taxi) to the coffee estate.
www.dreamroutes.org /western/abbeyfalls.html   (88 words)

  
 Madikeri in India
Madikeri, also known as Mercara, is located 252 km from Bangalore.
The prime attractions in the city are Madikeri Fort, Raja's Seat, Omkareswara Temple and Vijaya Vinayaka Temple.
Madikeri is well linked by road to Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore.
www.india9.com /i9show/14129.htm   (187 words)

  
 Coorg, The Scotland of India   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Madikeri or Mercara is the main town of Coorg and is also a well known hill station.
Some of the important places to visit around Madikeri are Raja seat-a well maintained garden with a great views of the hills, Abbi-Falls a beautiful waterfall, Bhaga-mandala and finally Tala-Kaveri-the birth place of river Kaveri, is an astoundingly beautiful place which is surrounded by mountains.
Known for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year.
www.karnataka.com /tourism/coorg   (1198 words)

  
 Madikeri -   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Madikeri Fort- This 19th century fort, in the centre of Madikeri, houses a temple, a chapel, prison and a small museum.
Abbey Falls :A big attraction for tourists and filmdom alike is the Abbey Falls, 8 km from Madikeri.
The district headquarters Madikeri (Mercara), is 260 km from Bangalore and 120 km from Mysore.
www.jaipurgrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/Madikeri   (929 words)

  
 Madikeri   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In the center of Madikeri, this 19th century fort was once the scene of many a fierce battle.
Situated at the Northern extremity of Mahadevpet at Madikeri.
Four Tombs, Veeraraja, 1811; Lingarajendra, 1820 along with Biddanda Bopu - the Worrier of Veeraraja and Biddanda Somaiah - Bopu's son, are seen.
www.karnatakatourism.com /hill/madikeri/interest.htm   (126 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Madikeri News : A meeting of north and south
MADIKERI: It was a time for north meeting the south here in Madikeri on Friday.
A group of students from Jammu and Kashmir, who are part of the Rural Youth Cultural Exchange Programme, enthralled the audience by performing various events, including song and dance, at the Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Multipurpose Indoor Auditorium here.
The programme is being sponsored by the NYK, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Government of India.
www.thehindu.com /2006/08/26/stories/2006082605010300.htm   (264 words)

  
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It is here that the kings of Madikeri enjoyed nature and unforgettable sunsets.
The view of Madikeri is, quite simply, stunning.
7 kms from Madikeri amid a valley in a coffee- cardamom plantation, where water drops from 70 ft. You can have a great splash of a picnic.
www.indiantravelportal.com /karnataka/coorg   (801 words)

  
 Khoj - Directory for madikeri
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.
The hill-stations of Karnataka - Madikeri, Kudremukh, and Nandi Hills - offer you an opportunity to discover how intoxicating nature can be.
Madikeri is a picturesque, charming town situated at an elevation of over 5,000 ft (1,525 m) above sea level.
www.khoj.com /Life_and_Family/Travel/Karnataka/Resorts/Madikeri   (575 words)

  
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In the centre of Madikeri, this 19th century fort houses a temple, a chapel, the prison and a small museum.
Harangi Dam is a great picnic spot 36 kms from Madikeri.
www.all-indiatravel.com /madikeri/index.html   (343 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Madikeri News : Poor families left out in survey for ration cards, says Congress
Madikeri: The Madikeri Block Congress workers, on Friday, urged Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Subodh Yadav to initiate steps to set right anomalies in identifying beneficiaries before distribution of ration cards.
Led by Madikeri Block Congress president K.M. Ganesh, workers took out a procession from Mahadevpet to the Deputy Commissioner's office.
They demanded that at least three litres of kerosene be given to the APL cardholders in Madikeri city as electricity supply failures had become regular in the evenings.
www.thehindu.com /2006/08/19/stories/2006081916770300.htm   (243 words)

  
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In The center of Madikeri, this 19th century fort houses a temple, a chapel, the prison and a small museum.
The fort also offers a beautiful view of Madikeri.
www.tourmyindia.com /states/karnatka/madikeri.html   (263 words)

  
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 India : Titan unveils "Titan-Rotary Centenary Timescapes Clock " in Madikeri - Textile Fashion News Fibre2Fashion   (Site not responding. Last check: )
These clocks seek to affect change in social perspectives by allowing good design to be an experience for the common man and incongruously become a part of public life.
The multi-panel TIMESCAPES clock i nstalled at the viewpoint opposite General Post Office in Madikeri will depict a silhouette of animals and blades of grass to recreate a small jungle blending impeccably with the panoramic countryside setting of Coorg.
C omplete with sound and light, the granite panels of this TIMESCAPES clock present a stunning spectacle for the eyes while complementing the beauty of nature.
www.fibre2fashion.com /news/company-news/titan-industries/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=2178&page=1   (306 words)

  
 Madikeri - On the Road   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Dubbed as the Scotland of India, Kodagu is home to the colourful, robust, martial race - the Kodavas.
In October on Sankaramana day, thousands gather to see a miracle - the sudden bubbling and frothing of the small well, symbolising the appearance of the Goddess Cauvery.
The monsoon is from June to September Madikeri is at its best between October and April when its clear, cool and crisp.
www.chennaionline.com /toursntravel/ontheroad/madikeri.asp   (516 words)

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