28 km away from Madikeri (formerly known as Mercara) is Ammathi which is a small town, in Virajpet Taluku of Kodagu District, State of Karnataka, India . The name Virajpet is an abbreviation of Virarajendrapete after the former ruler of Kodagu, Virarajendra, and this latter form is still sometimes used.
It is located on the Western Ghats. The town is famous for coffee and cardamom. Pepper and honey is also found in abundance in this town.
A famous dental hospital and institute is situated at Virajpet the nearest town of Ammathi.
The 98 year old Clock tower in the town of Virajpet . The Clock Tower was constructed to commemorate King George V’s visit to India. This tower was built by Mukkatira Aiyyappa about 100 years ago. The tower is located in the heart of Virajpet town and serves as a reference point. Right next to the clock tower is a Ganesha Temple, which attracts devotees from across the country.
Schools near by Ammathi:
1. St Anne’s Higher Secondary School
2. Kaveri School
3. K B High School
Colleges near by Ammathi:
1 . Coorg Institute of Technology
Address : ;po box no 11;halligatuu; ponnampet;south kodagu;karnataka — 571216.
2 . Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences
Address : kanjithanda house; fm cariappa rd; virajpet;
3 . St. Annes PU College
Address : .
Coffee, Pepper and Cardamom growing Country:
Due to the agricultural focus the coffee growers hold regular contact programs at Ammathi. Hundreds of coffee growers take part in the meet. The methods to save the coffee crops which are affected by various diseases are discussed in the meet.
A name synonymous with hockey tournament, also with Hockey Festival held in the months of April and May every year, Ammathi is an emblem of the sport and spirit of people.
Homestays in Ammathi:
The homestay in Coorg-Ammathi, is inside coffee estate, still touching main road, so travelling to and fro is easy. There is a tree house and you can spend time there as well.
Fishing is possible, but carry your own equipments. Binoculars for bird-watching would be provided.
The nearby places to see are Raja seat, Madikeri fort, Omkareshwar temple, Gadduge, Abbi falls, Dubare Elephant Camp, Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement and Golden Temple, Nisaragadham, Talacauvery and Bhagamandala.
| Ammathi: Nearby Places |
| Aigur, Andagove, Arji, Aruvath0Klu, Badaga, Badagabanangala, Balagunda, Balale, Bidarur, Channayan Kote, Cherala Srimangala, Choudlu, Doddakodli, Garagandur, Gonikoppal, Halligattu, Hebbale, Hosakote,Hosoor, Irpu, Kaikeri, Karadigodu, Karike, Kedamullur, Kodagu (Coorg), Kudige, Kudumangalore,Kumbur, Kundalpadi Peraje, Kushalanagara, Kushalnagar, Kutta, Madikeri, Matoor, Mayamudi, Mekur Hosakeri, Melchembu, Mullusoge, Nelliyahadikeri, Ponnampet, Sampaje, Siddapur, Somwarpet,Suntikoppa, T. Shettigeri, Thorenur, Ulugulli, Virajpet, Virarajendrapet |
AIRPORTS NEAR AMMATHI |
Mysore Airport96 Kms near |
RAILWAY STATIONS CONNECTING AMMATHI |
KRISHANRAJANAGARAKarnataka, Mysore, Krishnarjanagara, 69 KMs |
SUBRAHMANYA ROADKarnataka,Dakshin Kannad,Sulya , 71 KM near. |
MYSORE JUNCTIONKarnataka,Mandya,Shrirangapattana, 96 KM near. |