After escaping from Tippu sultan's troops Doddavirarajendra, a Haleri ruler built this palace at Yavakapadi in Nalknad area. This simple palace is famous for its paintings and carvings.

Doddaverarajendra married Mahadevammaji here in 1796. While British army entered Kodagu, the last emperor of Halari family Chikaverarajendra took shelter here. It is located near a village named Yavakapadi and was built between the years 1792 and 1794 A.D. Now this palace belongs to Archaeology department.

The highest peak of Kodagu, Thadiyandamole is situated nearby.

Padi Iggutappa Temple recembling most of the ancient Keralite temples, in style, is situated in Igguthappadevara betta located in Aiyengeri forest near Kakkabe. It is the supreme diety of worship for the Puthari festival (Harvesting Festival of Coorg).

Iguthappa is another name for Lord Subramanya. The Annual festival is held in the month of March during which time people from all over gather here to offer special prayers. Tulabhara, the art of weighing oneself against fruits, sugar, coconuts, rice etc, is an important offering here. This temple is also an important part of Kodava Culture and tradition.
Timings: Open 5.30 am - 2 pm, 6 - 7 pm

Talacauvery, the birth place of River Cauvery is situated on the slopes of the Brahmagiri hills at an altitude of 4187 ft above sea level. It is 2 Kms from Bhagamandala town, which is approximately 34 Kms from Madikeri. Famous Bhangandeshwara temple attracts thousands of religious people from across India especially on every October 17th, on Tulasankramana [Cauvery Sankramana] when grand prayers are held. It is believed that wrong doings/sins are pardoned by taking a dip in the holy river or the Triveni Sangama [tri three, Sangama meet; three rivers meet here viz Cauvery, Sujyothi and the Kanike].

This place is enormously blessed with nature. One an have a panoramic view of Coorg from here. The way that leads to the place and the place itself is photogenic. Sunset and sunrise both are mesmerizing.

The moment you enter this tiny colony the whole world changes!! You feel as if you are in Tibet! ByleKuppe is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India, around 16000 refugees and nearly 6000 monks and nuns. Set up in 1960, Bylakuppe is a small town situated 6 kms from Kushalnagar or 42 Kms from Mercara, the place has several monastries and the famous among them are the Great Gompa of Sera Je, Sera Mey and the Namdroling monastery.

Another important monastery is the Tashi Lhumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. Buddhist refugee camps at Bylakuppe have prayer halls which houses beautiful 40 ft idols of Buddha and Padmasambhava. The Tibetan SOS Children's Village is located here. The Mahayana Buddhist University is at Sera village. The gold-coated Buddhist statues in the monastery are impressive.

Dalai Lama often visits the place. The friendly people never come out without wearing a heavenly smile. Visitors are wholeheartedly greeted by the decorated shops where you get some genuine Tibetan/Chinese products. The delicious food in a Chinese Restaurant will add to your unforgettable memory list.

This place is an ideal escape from the crowd and to spend some lonely time. Situated in the vicinity of Raja's seat it is normally unnoticed by majority of tourists. The isolated mantap is situated on a moll-hill behind the Madikeri radio station. From the mantap a panaromic view of distant mountains, a part of the city and sunset are best seen. Nature lovers, Poets and artists might find this place worthwhile. There are around 25-30 steps to reach the mantap.

Visit Nehru mantap only if you have plenty of time to spare. It is better for non-nature lovers, children and older generation to avoid this place as they might find it boring and useless. Again, If you are scared of loneliness this is not a place for you! Once you are here please do not litter.