Madikeri: The once-in-12-years blooming Neelakurinji or Strobilanthes kunthiana has become a sensation in Kodagu and tourists from all over are making a beeline to Mandalapatti, Kotebetta and also Kumara Parvatha to witness the rare spectacle of hills bathed in flowers of purplish-blue hue. The tourists are arriving in hordes at a time when COVID-19 cases…
Tourists make a beeline to Mandalapatti in Kodagu to see hills bathed in dreamy shades of purplish blue Madikeri: Every seven or 12 years, the hills of Mandalapatti in Kodagu burst into a sea of purplish blue flowers, a rare natural spectacle. And this season, tourists are making a beeline to have a glimpse of…
Madikeri: After according permission to jeep owners to ferry tourists to the hilly tourist spot of Mandalapatti in North Kodagu, with some riders and conditions, the Kodagu District Administration has now decided only to permit Yellow Board jeeps (taxis) to transport tourists. At a meeting of Mandalapatti Management and Supervision Committee held at the Deputy…
Madikeri: As a humane gesture, the Kodagu district authorities have given permission for jeep owners to ferry tourists to the hilly tourist spot Mandalapatti, with some conditions. The Deputy Commissioner has stipulated the hire charges and the vehicle parking slot at the tourist site. DC Annies Kanmani Joy had convened a meeting of jeep owners,villagers,…
Two deaths reported in Kodagu rain disaster so far; 75 houses damaged Madikeri: Kodagu, apart from being a tourist destination, is also a hotspot for trekking. The district, which is an adventurer’s paradise, has a dozen trekking spots that provide an offbeat experience to visitors. Some of the popular trekking spots are Mandalapatti, Thadiyandamol, Nishani…
Madikeri: Following several complaints of excessive fares levied by vehicle owners from tourists to reach Mandalapatti from Madikeri, the Kodagu District Administration has decided to fix the rental charges and notify the same. Mandalapatti is one of the most sought after tourist locations in Kodagu district at a distance of around 15 to 17 kilometres…
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