The "Land of coffee" became a major tourist destination around the turn of the century. Reasons are that there are quite a few, unique places to see and it is a credible income source.

• Abbey Falls
• Valnoor
• Talakaveri
• Tadiandamol
• Raja's seat
• Pushpagiri
• Omkareshwara temple
• Nisargadhama
• Nagarhole
• Madikeri fort
• Igguthappa
• Iruppu falls
• Harangi dam
• Golden temple
• Gaddige
• Dubare
• Brahmagiri
• Bhagamandala