Madikeri
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Template:India city infobox Image:Misty madikeri.jpg Madikeri is the principal town of the district of Kodagu, in Karnataka state, southern India. It is often called Mercara, especially in English.
The nearest cities are Mangalore to the west, and Mysore to the east.
It has a population of around 30,000.
Madikeri is at a height of 1,170 meters above sea level is a popular tourist destination.
Madikeri Fort- This 19th century fort, in the centre of Madikeri, houses a temple, a chapel, prison and a small museum.
Raja's Seat - According to legend, the kings of Kodagu spent their evenings here.