Raja's Seat

Quick Info

Raja's seat is a famous tourist attraction in the town of Madikeri. It a brick and mortar building with four pillars bridged by arches. At this place, the kings of Kodagu would spend time with their queens whilst enjoying the view of sunsets and beautiful surroundings. The area around the building has a well-maintained garden, a children's park, an artificial fountain and a toy train. To the left, there is a Gandhi Mantap that contains the remains of Mahatma Gandhi.

Editor's Review

Raja's Seat is a tourist attraction ideal for families. It enjoys a serene environment and offers panoramic views of the surroundings. Kids will enjoy the toy train ride. The musical fountain show is also pretty good.

Detailed Info

Located in the town of Madikeri, Raja's Seat is a popular tourist attraction that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the lush green surroundings. Raja's Seat literally means "Seat of the Kings". It is a brick and mortar building with four pillars bridged by arches. During the bygone eras, the kings of Kodagu would come here to spend quality time with their queens whilst enjoying spectacular views of sunsets and the beautiful surroundings.

The place around Raja's Seat has pleasant gardens, artificial fountain and a children's park. To the left, there is a Gandhi Mantap that contains the remains of Mahatma Gandhi. A major highlight of your visit would be the toy train ride. It goes around Raja's Seat and offers lovely views of the surroundings. The scenic beauty, panoramic views and calm environment of Raja's Seat make it a must-visit attraction in Madikeri.

*Price
INR 5 per head for entry.
INR 40 for parking.
INR 20 per head for toy train ride.