MADIKERI: This is the district head quarters of Coorg (Kodagu) district of Karnataka State in southern India. It is often referred to as the Scotland of India. A very beautiful place indeed and is a hill station with mild climate during the summer.

Mahadeva Pete is its original name. Mahadeva Pete is also one of the main roads of beautiful Madikeri. There are many scenic spots out there. It is some times referred to as Mini Kashmir. The British anglicized the name to Mercara.

Kodagu receives heavy rainfall starting in June and ... (more)