Raja's Seat
ರಾಜಾ ಸೀಟ್
A garden lookout on the edge of Madikeri town, where the kings of Coorg are said to have watched sunsets over cloud-filled valleys.
Raja's Seat is a cliff-top viewpoint with a garden and pavilion, southwest of central Madikeri. The royal family of Coorg is said to have watched sunsets from this spot. To the west you can see the layered ridges of the Western Ghats and the valleys below. Mornings often bring clouds over the valleys, while evenings are best for watching the sunset. The park has a musical fountain, open in the evening, and a children's toy train. Admission is about Rs 10, and it is open roughly from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weekends are busy. You can walk between here, the fort and the old town.
Opening hours
05:30–19:30
Nearby sights
- Madikeri Fort
- Omkareshwara Temple
- Gaddige (Raja's Tombs)
- Abbey Falls
- Mandalpatti Viewpoint
- Dubare Elephant Camp
- Harangi Dam & Elephant Camp
- Cauvery Nisargadhama