Raja’s Seat - Famous Sun rise / Sun set point in Madikeri

Raja’s seat is the famous sun rise / sun set point in Madikeri, especially for the latter, because of its design facing towards the West. It has a garden with beautiful flowering plants and skilfully designed artificial fountains. It is a favorite venue to rejuvenate for the Kings of Coorg, who ruled the region from 1600 to 1800. It is built on elevated ground overseeing the valleys. The garden is known for its beautiful seasonal bloom, panoramic view and picturesque location making it an apt attraction. There is a viewpoint in the garden that can accommodate as many tourists as possible to get the sunset. A toy train that runs all around the garden is very popular among the locals because Coorg does not have a single railway line connectivity in it. So, adults too enjoy this ride along with the children. There is a memorial built to honour Mahatma Gandhi, the father of India, who visited and addressed the people of Coorg in 1934. Fresh air with green surroundings is guaranteed for the visitors here.