Why to visit Madikeri Fort
A fort featuring a temple, church, jail, museum, and library is fairly appealing, especially to history buffs. The Fort has been built and rebuilt numerous times, and each king from illustrious dynasties has used it in a way that seemed appropriate in their eyes.
The massive Fort, which was constructed against a backdrop of lush mountains and an open sky, reminds one of a bygone period. With ornate pillars and checkerboard floor designs, the granite fort was created in the European style.
Things to see inside the Madhikeri Fort:
- You will notice two mortar elephants that are scaled to life-size as you enter the fort.
- The British razed a Virabhadra temple that was located inside the inner fort in 1855 in order to make room for an Anglican church.The Gothic-styled church has stunning architecture.
- It is now a museum that provides visitors with a variety of antiques relating to the Coorg region.
Things to do near Madhikeri Fort:
- Spending a day in the Nagarhole National Park's wildness will teach you to remain grounded and modest in the face of mother nature's majesty.
- Several strong kings and rulers have ruled over Kodagu. Several historical monuments bear the imprint of their lives, as well as of their ascent and fall, victories, and defeats.
- There are a number of temples close to Madikeri Fort that are devoted to various local deities.
Entrance timings and fee at Madhikeri Fort:
Visit Madikeri Fort without paying a charge. The timings for Madikeri Fort are 10 in the morning to 5:30 in the evening. Mondays are a holiday.
