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Madikeri got a lift from a mud built house to a Fort by Tipu Sultan. The Fort comprises of Palace of Lingyat rulers, a simple double storey structure, a pale reflection of grand palaces seen elsewhere. A big hit with the tourists and locales, the Abbi Falls is just 5 Km from Madikeri.

Madikeri Fort and Omkareshvara Temple these are the sightseeing points within the town of Madikeri and were built by the Lingayat rulers of the area.

Fort and the Palace

The fort stands on an elevated ground and is visible from any part of the town. The original mud fortress was rebuilt in stone by Tipu Sultan. The ground plan of the palace is an irregular hexagon with circular bastions at six angles. The palace situated inside the fort was rebuilt by Lingarajendra II in brick and mortar between 1812 and 1814. The palace is a two storeyed structure of a square form having a small court in the centre. It is quite after the European fashion presenting a very handsome front of about 110 feet length.

Madikeri Fort is a 19th century fort. It houses a temple, a chapel, the prison and a small museum. The fort also offers a beautiful view of Madikeri since it is located on a high ground. It has a small museum in St Mark's church as well as the town prison, a temple and a chapel while the palace houses Govt offices.

Madikeri Fort

A 19th century fort, it now houses a temple, a chapel, the prison, a small museum and assorted government offices. Golf courses Madikeri and Pollibetta have golf courses, Madikeri courses being a nine hole one. Raja's seat A promontory with breathtaking view, it is said that for centuries the Kodagu royals came here in the evenings to watch the spectacular sunsets.

The 19th century Madikeri Fort with its stone ramparts now houses the prison, a temple, a chapel, a small museum, and assorted government offices.