Located in Coorg, the hill town of Madikeri was once the capital of Kodagu king Mudduraja in 1681 and was known as Mudduraja Keri. It later became famous as Madikeri. Lying at an elevation of about 1,170 m above the sea level, the town is famous for its oranges and coffee. Believed to be the descendants of Alexander the Great's soldiers when the country was invaded in 327 BC, Kodavas is a fiercely independent clan that could never be conquered by Tipu Sultan or by the British forces.

Madikeri is a preferred weekend getaway, and there are plenty of things to see and do here. You can visit the Bhagamandala temple, Madikeri fort, Omkareshwara temple, Kushalnagar, Nisargadhama (picnic spot), and Abbey falls. The falls are a part of a coffee plantation. It is located at a distance of about 120 km.

The city of Hassan lies at a distance of about 125 km from Mysuru and 187 km from Bengaluru. The city enjoys a pleasant climate and one can experience warm mornings and chilly evenings here. Hassan dates back to the time of the Hoysala empire, which flourished in the 11th century. It is an important railway junction, and connects guests to some of the biggest cities of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysore and Hubli. It has a very low population, and is therefore ideal for a day trip to and from Bengaluru or Mysore. Hassan is located at a height of almost 1,000 ft above the sea level, and has been named after the Hasanamba temple, an attraction that visitors must explore.