Virajpet
Virajpet or Virarajendrapete is a town of 17,000 people (2011) in Karnataka state in India.
Understand
[edit]Virajpet town has a cute charm and an undulating shape. Traffic chaos and mindless commercialization has spoilt most of the beauty the town has been guarding for hundreds of years. A morning walk can reveal to you the few remains of the rare beauty of the town. The hills and the green villages of Virajpet are suitable for trekking.
Get in
[edit]- The nearest railway stations are in Thalassery and Kannur.
- The nearest airports are Mysore Airport (MYQ IATA), in Bangalore and Mangalore International Airport in Mangalore.
- Virajpet is around 30 km away from Madikeri, the district headquarters and is about 250 km from Bangalore and 165 km from Mangalore. The only way to reach Virajpet is by road.
Get around
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Map of Virajpet
Autorikshaws charge ₹20 for km. and buses are much cheaper. Air-conditioned taxis are also available at ₹1,000 for one day's use.
See
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- 1 Ayyappa Temple, Malethirike hill.
- 2 Igguthappa Temple (Padi Eshwara Igguthappa Temple), Kakkabe (15 km).
- 3 St. Anne's Church. 220 years old, built in neo-Gothic style.The tower of the church has two massive bells of the ancient times and are in use even now.
- 4 Shiva Temple, Malethirike hill.
- 5 Tadiandamol Mountain, Kakkabe (15 km). the highest mountain in Kodagu
Do
[edit]- Trekking @ Malethirike. Malethirike is a semispherical hill in the very middle of the town. You will have terrific view on of the hill. There are two Hindu temples and one Christian church.
- Walk in the coffee plantations. The inviting smell of coffee will excite you.
Buy
[edit]- Iyenar bakery, Virajpet Junction.
- Abhilash Store, Near the Clock Tower, ☏ +91 9611754250. Gift items, electronic goods, carpets, decorative flowers, sports goods etc. The owner claims to sell "everything except food items.".
Eat
[edit]- Amma Restaurant, State Highway, ☏ +91 95386 11769.
- Garden Hotel, Near Shafi Masjidh, ☏ +91 94484 48781.
- UK Biriyani Centre, State Highway.
- Good Food restaurant, Jain street, ☏ +91 9008292198. Good place for snacks like vada, and pakkuvada. Good coffee also.
- Prince Hotel, Near KSRTC. ₹170 for lunch with fish curry. This restaurant has many private rooms accommodating eight people each.
- Grand Udupi Café, Near KSRTC, ☏ +91 8197182111. ₹100 for vegetarian lunch.
- Badariya Hotel, Near the private bus station. Chicken biriyani, fried bananas, samoosa, parottas and chicken rolls.
Drink
[edit]- Green Bar, Near HDFC Bank.
Sleep
[edit]- Bharath Hotel, Near Market.
- Coffeevalley Holiday Home Stay (3200 ft), Arji Hills, Perumbadi, Virajpet, ☏ +91 8274 257370. Check-in: 24 hours, check-out: noon. Coorgie food available on request, also adventure sports institute - for para gliding, kayak, white water rafting, elephant training. ₹500 bed only.
- Darshan Hotel, Near the Clock Tower, ☏ +91 8274257259, +91 9731149549. Spacious rooms with good view. Bath attached. Singleː ₹500m; double: ₹700.
- Hill Palace, Near Market.
- Kingway Hotel, Near Mohan Petrol Station.
- Kaveri Inn, Telugu Street, ☏ +91 8274255265. No parking facility. ₹1,300.
Go next
[edit]Virajpet is a starting point for many other locations, including:
- Belur
- Bylakupee
- Chikmagalur
- Gonikoppal
- Honnamana Kere
- Kabini
- Kushal Nagar
- Madikeri
- Mysore
- Somwarpet
- Srirangapatna