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Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.
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The nearest hill station to Mysore, Madikeri is the capital capital of Coorg district, beautiful hilly region with a culture and cuisine all its own. The winding road that leads into Madikeri sets the tone and the immense natural beauty with rolling hills, forested visats, coffee plantations, lush green valleys and streams only adds to it. Located in the Western Ghats, about 120 km West of Mysore, Madikeri is like a typical hill town with the added charm and culture of Kodavas. Madikeri is the shortened form of Muddurajakeri (Mudduraja’s town), named after the most famous Haleri dynasty kings who ruled over the area from 1600 to 1834 AD. The most famous sights here are the Raja’s Seat, offering a breathtaking view of hills and valleys, the ruined but still majestic fort, and Abbey Falls, a rushing fall located inside a coffee plantations.
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