Best places to visit in Southern part of India
With summers, comes the delight of vacations with family and friends. As the holidays are nearing, you might have to be quick on planning a getaway far from home. These options can be considered if you are looking at spending your summer holidays in South India.MADIKERI
Busy Madikeri (Mercara) is spread out along a series of ridges. An imposing fort, Omkareshwara Temple, the royal tombs, lush coffee and spice estates, and stunning panoramas of verdant valleys from Raja’s Seat are ample reason to visit this old-world hill station surrounded by dense rainforests.
Getting Around: Madikeri is a small town and easy to negotiate on foot. For excursions around the region, several places rent out motorcycles and cars with driver. In fact, most homestays, guesthouses and hotels have their own jeeps for hire.
Top Sights: Raja’s Seat, Madikeri Fort & Palace, Abbey Falls, Nalnad Palace & Iguthappa Temple, Omkareshwar Temple, Dubare Elephant Camp
Shopping: A browse around the old market in the heart of Madikeri will yield almost anything produced in Coorg. Coffee, honey, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, cashews, areca nut, are all up for grabs.
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from Lonely Planet India http://bit.ly/2ZZHdJl
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