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A Club Mahindra Managed ResortMadikeri is a hill station and the vibrant capital of Coorg, a little corner of Karnataka. Nestling in the Western Ghats, the district is one of the most beautiful in the state. It is verdant and filled with nature’s splendour that spans innumerable shades of green. Driving in, the plains gradually gave way to mountain ranges and as the road begins to curve upwards, the wide vistas of hills and mountains transports visitors to another world. All around are mou
A Club Mahindra Managed Resort
Madikeri is a hill station and the vibrant capital of Coorg, a little corner of Karnataka. Nestling in the Western Ghats, the district is one of the most beautiful in the state. It is verdant and filled with nature’s splendour that spans innumerable shades of green. Driving in, the plains gradually gave way to mountain ranges and as the road begins to curve upwards, the wide vistas of hills and mountains transports visitors to another world. All around are mountains, hills, valleys, sholas, paddy fields, grasslands, coffee plantations, pepper and cardamom plants, orange orchards and amidst all this flows the life-giving river Cauvery.
Set amidst this lush green background, Club Mahindra Coorg is a sprawling resort built in the local ‘aina mane’ tradition and is located within a coffee plantation, swirling with scents, colours and sights of the hill station. It has 220 luxurious apartments and lots of facilities including a gym, two swimming pools, three restaurants, a lobby lounge and bar, a Holiday Activity Centre, a spa complex and much more. There are also plenty of activities, sights and views just a few minutes away from the resort.
Raja’s Seat is a cliff-edge point facing lush green valleys and hilly expanse where it is believed that the Maharajas used to watch sunsets. On clear days the sunsets are spectacular, but on cloudy days, puffy white clouds playing hide and seek with the mountains is an equally riveting sight.
Located just outside Madikeri in the midst of a coffee plantation, it takes a little walk to see Abbey falls, but the sight is dramatic. The water gushing out over rocks and plunging a few hundred feet is viewed from a little bridge where you can sometimes feel the spray carried by strong winds.
About 35 km East of Madikeri is Dubare Elephant Camp, which is run by Jungle Lodges and Resorts. Reach early in the morning, cross the river and reach the camp so you can participate in bathing grooming, feeding and then later riding elephants.
Located in the Brahmagiri hills, about a couple of hours from Madikeri, Talacauvery is the birth place of river Cauvery and offers breathtakingviews of the mountain ranges. At the foothills is Bhagamandala, a confluence of three rivers considered holy for Hindus, with Bhagandeshwara temple.
One of the best managed wildlife sanctuaries in the country, Nagarahole National Park spread over 575 sq km with dense vegetation and wildlife population. The forest is very picturesque and is home to tigers, elephants and gaur apart from leopards, sambar and other mammals, birds and reptiles.
Almost 200 years old, the Omkareshwara temple is a sprawling structure built by King Lingarajendra II. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva but the unique thing is it is built in Mughal style with dome and minarets as well as Gothic elements, something which is found very rarely in a Shiva temple.
Just outside Kushalanagar is Bylakuppe, possibly South India’s largest Tibetan settlement. Wander around this area to see spectacular and colourful Tibetan monasteries, savour delicious Tibetan food from little eateries and buy exquisite handicrafts.
Located within town, Madikeri fort was originally built by the Kodava kings but re-built by Tipu Sultan. The moss-covered walls are imposing and inside are some ruins, a couple of masonry elephants a church and museum.
Nool Puttu or Idiyappam is the traditional Kerala string hoppers and is served as breakfast or dinner along with some curries or milk.
Mutton curry is an Indian curry dish that is prepared from mutton and vegetables.
The ten-day festivities, usually in September-October, are celebrated differently in Madikeri. The festival is marked by karagas and culminates with a grand procession of 10 mantapas which originate in prominent temples. Cultural programmes and other activities are spread over 10 days.
The festival, which usually falls in March, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is celebrated with a lot of colour and fanfare at the Omkareshwara temple. Special pujas are conducted and the temple is lit up and decorated.
Huttari or Puttari is the Kodava harvest festival celebrated in November-December. The entire family gathers in the ‘aina mane’ (the traditional family home) and a few grains of rice are symbolically harvested which are then offered to the Gods. Special dishes and revelry mark the day.
Get your heart racing and the adrenaline pumping in full blast as you zip along the river Cauvery on a raft. Rushing along on the river, jumping rapids and getting swirled by the motion of the water is exciting and refreshing. However, rafting is seasonal so check ahead.
The resort’s premises are sprawling and have plenty of adventure activities. Try the Bungee trampoline or the Cricket bowling machine. There is also an ATV ride and bull ride for adventure junkies. Or you can also head out to see the forest and other sights all within easy travelling distance.
Head to the coffee plantations and get a briefing on how coffee is grown, harvested and roasted.
The indoor activity centre of Fun Zone is a perfect place to enjoy such activities as board games, shooting pool and video games. This is also where the Crocodile Club is located.
Unleash the adventurer in you and participate in some soft rope adventures that involve walking across and crossing rope structures. The activities are located within the premises behind the Green Cardamom restaurant.
The chart below shows the number of day points consumed based on the number of the nights, apartment type and the season in which you plan to holiday.
Holidaying in a lower season /apartment consumes lesser days & helps you enjoy more holidays.