Stay at Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa

Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa is a mountain retreat, nestled high above the rainforest canopy of Western Ghats, in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. Perched on a hillside and built with organic materials; river stones and recycled wood furniture with compressed mud bricks, this eco-friendly property offers stunning vistas of the forest, splendid isolation, luxury villas with panoramic views of the surrounding hills and a host of activities that will get you close to nature.

Spread over 180 acres of evergreen forest, Taj Madikeri Resort has 63 spacious rooms, cottages & Villas. Each of these, with a local Kodagu style architecture are carefully set, not disturbing the natural patterns and growth of the surrounding nature. The sense of exterior space in the villas is enhanced by picture windows while the fine interiors offer a range of facilities which includes your very own fireplace, swimming pools or living pavilions and in some a central courtyard.

Four gourmet restaurants, offer a range of cuisines from traditional coorg to western dishes with stunning views of the valley and beyond. For relaxation, Taj Madikeri Resort has two heated swimming pools and the Jiva Grande Spa covering an enormous 2,800 sqm, providing signature treatments and therapies. In the surrounds are nature trails and Dubare Elephant Camp with plenty of elephants used for festivals and trained under naturalists.
 

Hotel Group

Taj Hotels

Hotel Type

Resort

Location Type

Forest

Amenities

  • icon24hr Room Service
  • iconBar/Pub
  • iconBusiness Centre
  • iconChildcare Services
  • iconCoffee Shop
  • iconConcierge
  • iconCribs/Infant Beds Available
  • iconDisabled Facilities
  • iconFitness Centre
  • iconGames Room
  • iconGarden
  • iconIndoor Pool
  • iconLibrary
  • iconMeeting/Conference Facilities
  • iconMultilingual Staff
  • iconOutdoor Pool
  • iconRestaurant
  • iconSafety Deposit Boxes
  • iconSalon
  • iconSpa/Sauna

Stay 

Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa features 62 luxurious rooms and villas and one Presidential Suite. All are spacious in size, starting at 79 sqm with polished wooden floors, high ceiling and picture windows overlooking the forested hills. The décor is elegant in style, dark wood furniture and plush beds with fine cotton sheets, an outside veranda with comfortable seating and a fire place for chilly evenings. Equally spacious bathrooms have free standing baths and quality, organic toiletries.

ChildCare 

Families with children are welcome to come and stay at Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa. Taj group of hotels are focussed on ensuring that kids have a good time during their stay at the hotel. There is an indoor games room as well as a variety of outdoor activities to participate in. Children will love the surrounding rainforest setting and can take part in many of the hotel based activities. 

Dine 

There are four restaurants and bar at the Taj Madikeri Resort, offering a range or regional and western cuisine. Fern Tree with both indoor and outdoor seating, overlooking the forested hills, is the all-day multi-cuisine restaurant. The elegant Nellaki with picture windows, specialises in the regional food of Coorg while the Poolside Grill serves sizzlers and barbeques. Those looking for a healthy meal can head to Dew Restaurant that effortlessly combines taste with wellness.

Relax 

Facilities at the Taj Madikeri Resort include indoor and outdoor heated pools, as well as a fully equipped gym and pottery studio. Nestled in the 180-acre rainforest, the Jiva Grande Spa, offers six signature treatments inspired by ancient healing traditions of India, including Ayurveda Therapies, Yoga & Meditation and beauty treatments. In addition, there are comfortable spaces within the hotel to relax or take leisurely walks in the surrounding manicured gardens. 

Experience 

Madikeri is a hill town in Western Ghats of southern Karnataka. Taj Madikeri Resort can arrange day tours to see the city highlights including the 17th-century Madikeri Fort that feature two stone elephants at the entrance. The ancient Omkareshwara Temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva and Abbey Falls cascading down the rocky slopes into a pool. Back at the hotel, guests can take rainforest nature treks, off-road biking, Earth-Craft pottery studio and cooking classes.
 

 

Location The hotel is nestled amongst the rainforest approximately a 3-hour drive from Mangalore airport.

Getting there 10-hour international flight and 2-hour domestic connecting flight to Mangalore Airport. Vivanta by Taj is 152km from Mangalore.

When to go Isolated from much of India by the Western Ghats, the climate of Kerala & Karnataka is tropical. The best time to visit is from January through to April. Summer is hot and humid; the monsoon season arrives in early June and lasts till August. While September can be dry and humid. There can be a little rain in October and November, cooling off around December and lasting until February. 
 

Similar Hotels

tour image

RAAS Haveli, Jodhpur
tour image

Gajner Palace

tour image

Wildflower Hall
tour image

Ananda in the Himalayas
tour image

The Oberoi Rajvilas
tour image

Taj Rambagh Palace
tour image

Vivanta by Taj - Hari Mahal
tour image

Umaid Bhawan Palace
tour image

RAAS Devigarh
tour image

The Oberoi Udaivilas
tour image

Taj Lake Palace
tour image

The Oberoi Vanyavilas
tour image

Taj Baghvan Lodge
tour image

Taj Mahua Kothi
tour image

Taj Banjaar Tola
tour image

Taj Pashan Garh
tour image

Taj Falaknuma Palace
tour image

Kumarakom Lake Resort
tour image

Brunton Boatyard Hotel
tour image

Spice Village
tour image

Banjara Camps & Retreats
tour image

Barefoot Havelock Island
tour image

Jalakara Andaman Islands
tour image

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans
tour image

Diphlu River Lodge
tour image

Glenburn The Penthouse
tour image

Glenburn Tea Estate
tour image

The Oberoi Grand
tour image

The Rajbari Bawali
tour image

TUTC Kohima Camp
tour image

Ahilya Fort
tour image

Flame of the Forest
tour image

Forsyth's Lodge
tour image

Jamtara Wilderness Camp
tour image

Kaafila Camps
tour image

Reni Pani Jungle Lodge
tour image

Samode Safari Lodge
tour image

Sarai at Toria
tour image

Singinawa Jungle Lodge
tour image

Taj Mahal Palace
tour image

Taj Santacruz
tour image

The Fern Gir Forest Resort
tour image

The Oberoi Mumbai
tour image

Chambal Safari Lodge
tour image

ITC Mughal Agra
tour image

JW Marriott Aerocity Delhi
tour image

Maharajas Express
tour image

Ranjit’s Svaasa
tour image

Taj Nadesar Palace
tour image

Taj Swarna Amritsar
tour image

The Claridges
tour image

The Gateway Hotel Ganges
tour image

The Imperial
tour image

The Leela Palace
tour image

The Lodhi
tour image

The Manor Hotel
tour image

The Oberoi Amarvilas
tour image

The Oberoi Gurgaon
tour image

The Oberoi New Delhi
tour image

The Trident Gurgaon
tour image

Trident Agra
tour image

Vivanta By Taj Lucknow
tour image

Ahilya by The Sea
tour image

Alila Diwa Goa
tour image

Casa Colvale
tour image

Elsewhere - A Sea Scape
tour image

Siolim House
tour image

Taj Exotica Resort Goa

tour image

The Leela Goa
tour image

Shakti 360 Leti
tour image

Chonor House
tour image

Shakti Kumaon Village House
tour image

Shakti Ladakh Village House
tour image

Shakti Sikkim Village House
tour image

The Oberoi Cecil
tour image

The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort
tour image

TUTC Camp, Nubra Valley
tour image

TUTC Camp Thiksey
tour image

A Beach Symphony
tour image

Aanavilasam
tour image

Carnoustie Ayurveda Resort
tour image

Coconut Lagoon
tour image

Eighth Bastion
tour image

Evolve Back Coorg
tour image

Evolve Back Hampi
tour image

Evolve Back Kabini
tour image

Houseboat Kerala Backwaters
tour image

Malabar House
tour image

Marari Beach Resort
tour image

Neeleshwar Hermitage
tour image

Niraamaya Retreats
tour image

Old Harbour Hotel
tour image

Paradisa Plantation Retreat
tour image

PhilipKutty's Farm
tour image

Purity Retreat
tour image

Royal Orchid Metropole
tour image

Serenity at Kanam Estate
tour image

Shalimar Spice Garden
tour image

Taj Bekal Resort & Spa
tour image

Taj West End Bengaluru
tour image

Talayar Valley Bungalow
tour image

The Leela Kovalam Beach
tour image

The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda
tour image

Tranquil Resort
tour image

Wayanad Wild
tour image

Windermere Estate
tour image

Xandari Harbour
tour image

47 Jobner Bagh
tour image

Alila Fort Bishangarh
tour image

Alsisar Mahal
tour image

Amanbagh
tour image

Aman-I-Khas
tour image

Bujera Fort
tour image

Bundi Vilas
tour image

Chanoud Garh
tour image

Chhatra Sagar
tour image

Fateh Prakash Palace
tour image

Fort Seengh Sagar
tour image

Khem Villas
tour image

Killa Bhawan
tour image

Lakshman Sagar
tour image

Mihir Garh
tour image

Ramathra Fort
tour image

Ranvas
tour image

Ratan Vilas
tour image

Rawla Narlai
tour image

Rohet Garh
tour image

Samode Haveli
tour image

Samode Palace
tour image

Shahpura Bagh
tour image

Shiv Niwas Palace
tour image

Sujan Jawai Leopard Camp
tour image

Sujan Rajmahal Palace
tour image

Suján Sher Bagh
tour image

Sujan The Serai Camp
tour image

The Leela Palace Udaipur
tour image

The Mountbatten Lodge
tour image

Heritage Madurai
tour image

La Villa
tour image

Maison Perumal
tour image

Palais De Mahe
tour image

Rajakkad Estate
tour image

Svatma
tour image

Tanjore Hi Hotel
tour image

The Trident Hotel Chennai
tour image

Visalam A CGH Hotel
tour image

Vivanta By Taj - Connemara
tour image

Vivanta By Taj - Fisherman
tour image

ABN Charaidew II
tour image

ABN Raj Mahal
tour image

Chamba Camp Diskit
tour image

Chamba Camp Thiksey
tour image

Drenmo Lodge
tour image

Jaagir Lodge
tour image

Kohima Camp
tour image

Leela Palace Jaipur
tour image

MV Mahabaahu
tour image

Nadesar Palace
tour image

Raffles Udaipur
tour image

Rajmahal Palace RAAS Jaipur
tour image

Rambagh Palace
tour image

Six Senses Fort Barwara
tour image

Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa
tour image

The Deccan Odyssey
tour image

The Golden Chariot
tour image

The Serai
tour image

TUTC Camp Sangam Nivas Prayagraj
tour image

Vivanta By Taj - Dal View
icon
icon

Featured GUIDED GROUP TOURS

Discover sides of Asia you never knew existed, revealed by people who know every facet.

slide image

Featured

Pakistan Karakoram Highway Expedition

Pakistan

slide image

Featured

Mt Kailash Manasarovar Expedition

Nepal
Tibet

slide image

Featured

Caucasus Discovery Expedition

Armenia
Azerbaijan
Georgia

slide image

Featured

Central Asia Discovery Expedition

Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan

slide image

Featured

Silk Road Explorer Expedition

Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan

icon
icon
newsletter image

What Others Say

Here’s what our customers have to say about their Asian Geographical experience

what other says

A FAMILY FROM PETERSFIELD (WEST SUSSEX)

“I would like to thank Asian Geographical Expeditions staff for organising a perfect holiday for my family to Dubai, Sri Lanka and the Maldives…”

Maldives, Sri Lanka, UAE
what other says

A HONEYMOON COUPLE FROM DERBY

“We are grateful for the exceptional planning and care taken by Asian Geographical Expeditions to ensure our holiday was perfect.”

Maldives, Sri Lanka
what other says

A COUPLE FROM SHEFFIELD – WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

“… organised by Asian Geographical Expeditions following a recommendation from a close friend. He wasn’t wrong! Asian Geographical Expeditions immediately showed us their professionalism, care and attention to our wishes.”

what other says

A COUPLE FROM KENT

“Thank you for suggesting the helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp and breakfast with a view of Mt Everest—a truly spectacular moment.”

Bhutan, Nepal
what other says

A COUPLE FROM ESSEX

“The history and cultural specialists also deserve a mention for the way they illuminated the heritage of the places we visited, as does the Buddhist scholar with his apparently boundless knowledge.”

Bhutan, Nepal, Thailand
icon
icon

Why travel with us

Tailored Luxury

Your entire holiday is designed around your personal preferences

Travel at your own pace with full itinerary flexibility

Choose from handpicked, luxury hotels & resorts across Asia

Enjoy seamless logistics, private transfers, and 24/7 assistance

Expert Knowledge

Our package holiday team has decades of experience in luxury Asia travel

Receive first-hand advice from specialists who know each destination intimately

Gain access to hidden gems and authentic local experiences

Sustainable Travel

Our aim is to stay committed to responsible travel in Asia

We partner with eco-conscious providers

Itineraries include experiences that preserve Asia’s cultural and natural heritage

PROTECTED SERVICES

Travel with complete confidence under full ATOL protection

Fully bonded and financially protected for your peace of mind

Established in 2014

Atol Logo PTS Logo British Airways Logo