Madikeri is one of the most beautiful hill station being situated in the Coorg region of Karnataka. The place is situated at an altitude of 1500 m above the sea level and is also known as Mercara. The place is bestowed with the captivating beauty of nature and the river Cauvery flowing by makes it an amazing tourist attraction. Madikeri is also known as the "Scotland of India" and the hills, waterfalls, thick and evergreen forests and expanded tea and coffee plantations enhances the beauty of the land.The place is rich in flora and fauna and the this is evident from the presence of 3 Wild life Sanctuaries making it a popular hill destination of India.