Madikeri in Karnataka at a distance of 250 kms of Bangalore. It is located at an elevation of 1525m is the district headquarters of Coorg. The town is dotted with red-tiled bungalows and has an old charm about it. This hill station with its austere beauty, calm and quiet hilly terrain is known as Scotland of India.
Madikeri was founded in 1681 by Muddu Raja, the prince of the Haleri dynasty. Prior to this period from 2nd century this area was under the control of various other dynaties like Kadambas, Gangas, Cholas, Hoysalas.
Places of interest here are:
Madikeri was founded in 1681 by Muddu Raja, the prince of the Haleri dynasty. Prior to this period from 2nd century this area was under the control of various other dynaties like Kadambas, Gangas, Cholas, Hoysalas.
Places of interest here are:
- Omkareshwara Temple
- Madikeri Fort
- Raja's Seat
- Raja's Tomb
- Abbey Falls
The places of interest nearby are:
I want to go to Coorg someday. Hope that day will come soon. Excellent pic - the first one.
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Beautiful...
ReplyDeleteLove the "Scotland of India"!! Great shots for the day, Rajesh!!
ReplyDeleteLove the views across rooftops, very beautiful scenery at that elevation.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos and presentations for SWF ~ gorgeous country ~ xoxo
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Very interesting post today. Happy SWF!
ReplyDeleteGreat area.
ReplyDeletenice place.
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So nice to see a residential area and those two pines are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLooks nice and cool!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Scotland in India!
ReplyDeleteComparing India and Scotland is something that doesn't cross most people's minds, I would imagine!
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds like a charming place.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteWonderful place to spend a weekend!!
ReplyDeletea beautiful country
ReplyDeleteThe "Scotland of India"... how interesting!! Lovely view.
ReplyDeleteCool India to move Scotland in, §.-)
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I like the view over the rooftops.
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Beautiful place. There is also a place called 'Thalli' situated at the border of Tamilnadu (Krishnagiri district) and Karnataka. I heard this is also named as scotland of India. Are we talking about the same place?
ReplyDeleteThis is a different place. It is not anywhere on state border.
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