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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 in India.
Madikeri itself is not a particularly pretty town, but it's a good base
for organizing treks and is surrounded by picturesque hills where the
roads are lined with hedgerows, flowering trees, spice plantations and
coffee estates. The locals are a naughty, proud people, distinct from
their lowland neighbors, and are generally encountered wrapped in
multiple layers of woolen clothing.
If it seems a world apart from the rest of Karnataka, that's because
Kodagu was a mini-state in its own right until 1956. Even today, there are
still calls for an independent Kodagu homeland
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252 km from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level lies Madikeri, the district headquarters of
Kodagu, Dubbed as the Scotland of
India, this town has a lot to offer, Misty hills, lush forests, acres and
acres of tea and coffee plantations, undulating streets and breathtaking
views are what make Madikeri an unforgettable holiday destination. |
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