# Virajpet

Virajpet or Virarajendrapete is a town of 17,000 people (2011) in Karnataka state in India.

## Understand

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

* The nearest railway stations are in Thalassery and Kannur.
* The nearest airports are Mysore Airport (MYQ), 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

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

* 12.2749275.793571 Ayyappa Temple, Malethirike hill. (updated Apr 2015)
* 12.272575.629672 Igguthappa Temple (Padi Eshwara Igguthappa Temple), Kakkabe (15 km). (updated May 2015)
* 12.2006575.801593 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. (updated Apr 2015)
* 12.246675.800464 Shiva Temple, Malethirike hill. (updated Apr 2015)
* 12.2171375.608815 Tadiandamol Mountain, Kakkabe (15 km). the highest mountain in Kodagu (updated May 2015)

## Do

* 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. (updated May 2015)
* Walk in the coffee plantations. The inviting smell of coffee will excite you. (updated May 2015)

## Buy

* Iyenar bakery, Virajpet Junction. (updated May 2015)
* 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.". (updated Jan 2022)

## Eat

* Amma Restaurant, State Highway, ☏ +91 95386 11769. (updated May 2015)
* Garden Hotel, Near Shafi Masjidh, ☏ +91 94484 48781. (updated May 2015)
* UK Biriyani Centre, State Highway. (updated May 2015)
* Good Food restaurant, Jain street, ☏ +91 9008292198. Good place for snacks like vada, and pakkuvada. Good coffee also. (updated Jul 2016)
* Prince Hotel, Near KSRTC. ₹170 for lunch with fish curry. This restaurant has many private rooms accommodating eight people each. (updated Jan 2022)
* Grand Udupi Café, Near KSRTC, ☏ +91 8197182111. ₹100 for vegetarian lunch. (updated Jan 2022)
* Badariya Hotel, Near the private bus station. Chicken biriyani, fried bananas, samoosa, parottas and chicken rolls. (updated Jan 2022)

## Drink

* Green Bar, Near HDFC Bank. (updated May 2015)

## Sleep

* Bharath Hotel, Near Market. (updated May 2015)
* 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. (updated May 2015)
* Hill Palace, Near Market. (updated May 2015)
* Kingway Hotel, Near Mohan Petrol Station. (updated May 2015)
* Kaveri Inn, Telugu Street, ☏ +91 8274255265. No parking facility. ₹1,300. (updated Jul 2016)

## Go next

Virajpet is a starting point for many other locations, including:
* Belur
* Bylakupee
* Chikmagalur
* Gonikoppal
* Honnamana Kere
* Kabini
* Kushal Nagar
* Madikeri
* Mysore
* Somwarpet
* Srirangapatna