13.30° N, 75.72° E · 1,250 m · Chikmagalur
Six rooms in a clearing on a forested hill, 12 km from town. Breakfast and dinner are cooked fresh here every day.
Newly opened: six rooms on a coffee estate, 1,250 m up in the Western Ghats, with breakfast and dinner cooked here, 12 km from Chikmagalur town.
Twelve kilometres out of Chikmagalur, on a hill wrapped in forest, there is a clearing with six rooms, one kitchen and a great deal of quiet.
It's a place to stay, not a resort. A main house with a tall glass gable, three A-frame suites just below it, a gazebo, a pond, and paths that run off into the coffee.
Most guests spend the day out in the hills and come back for evening tea. Mullayanagiri, the Baba Budangiri range and Hirekolale Lake are all within an hour's drive.
Every rate is for two adults and includes breakfast, dinner, morning coffee and evening tea with snacks.
From ₹8,500 a night
Three A-frame suites
Three suites under the A-frame roofs. Each has three beds below and a mezzanine loft up in the gable that sleeps two more. High timber ceilings, and the estate outside the glass.
₹8,500 a night for 2 adults, breakfast and dinner included
Extra adult ₹2,750. Children 6 to 12, ₹1,350. Under 6 stay free.
Ground floor, next to the lawn
A large ground-floor suite with four beds and space for extra guests, a few steps from the lawn and garden. The easy choice for families with small children.
₹9,500 a night for 2 adults, breakfast and dinner included
Extra adult ₹2,750. Children 6 to 12, ₹1,350. Under 6 stay free.
Ground floor, our largest suite
Our most generous suite: four beds, room for extra guests and a private Jacuzzi. Made for a slow evening in after a long day on the hills.
₹10,500 a night for 2 adults, breakfast and dinner included
Extra adult ₹2,750. Children 6 to 12, ₹1,350. Under 6 stay free.
Standalone cottage
A separate cottage with its own large living room, sleeping up to eight. The most private way to stay, and the simplest way to bring the whole family or a group of friends.
₹12,500 a night for 2 adults, breakfast and dinner included
Extra adult ₹2,750. Children 6 to 12, ₹1,350. Under 6 stay free.
Occupancy, extra guests, children and check-in times are all on one page.
Tariff and policiesWe run on a MAP plan, which suits the way most people see Chikmagalur: out during the day, back on the estate by evening.
A fresh pot, brewed from coffee grown here, while the mist is still sitting on the hill.
South Indian and Malnad breakfasts, cooked hot each morning, to set you up for a day on the ridge.
Tea or coffee with something freshly fried or baked, on the veranda as the light goes amber.
A full home-style dinner, served warm as the evening turns cold. Then the bonfire, if you like.
We cook lunch to order. Give us at least two hours' notice. Lunch isn't part of the MAP rate and is billed separately.
Tell us before you arrive and the kitchen will cook around it.
There's no schedule. These are the things guests tend to do between meals.
Laterite paths run through the coffee bushes and under the silver oaks. Go early if you want the birds.
Mullayanagiri and the Baba Budangiri ridge are under an hour away. Sunrise above the clouds is worth the 5 AM start.
When it gets cold there's a fire outside, and very little light to hide the stars.
Hebbe, Jhari and Kalhatti falls are a short drive away, at their fullest after the monsoon.
Carrom, board games and cards for rainy afternoons and long evenings in.
A quiet spot to sit with a book and listen to the birds.
Wi-Fi is free for guests. We're deep in the plantations, so the connection can vary with local network conditions.
This is the land around us as it really rises, built from satellite photos and elevation data. Turn it, then tap a place to fly there and see how far it is from the Cradle: Mullayanagiri, the Baba Budangiri ridge, Hirekolale Lake, the Jhari and Hebbe falls, Bhadra, and the temples at Belur and Halebidu.
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From ₹8,500 a night for two, breakfast and dinner included
Imagery: Sentinel-2 cloudless 2016 by EOX IT Services GmbH (contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data), CC BY 4.0. Elevation: SRTM via Mapzen terrain tiles. Place positions approximate.
Swipe through all six places
Karnataka's highest peak, at 1,930 m. Stone steps lead to a small temple at the top, often above a layer of cloud in the morning.
Our tip: leave by 6 AM to be at the top for sunrise, before the crowds.
The hills where coffee is said to have been first planted in India, around 1670. Ridge walks, a cave shrine, and the stream at Manikyadhara Falls.
Our tip: pair it with Mullayanagiri for one long day on the ridge.
Two waterfalls deep in coffee and shola forest, reached by 4x4 jeep over rocky tracks and streams. Both end in cold, clear plunge pools.
Our tip: we can put you in touch with local jeep drivers we trust.
A reservoir with the hills of the Western Ghats behind it. Quiet most of the day, and at its best in the last hour of light.
Our tip: get there by 5:15 PM with a flask of coffee for the sunset.
A tiger reserve with open-jeep safaris in the morning and evening. Elephants, gaur, spotted deer and plenty of birds are common sightings.
Our tip: book the early safari (6:30 to 8:30 AM) at the Muthodi gate.
12th-century Hoysala temples, covered in carved soapstone friezes of dancers, gods and animals. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our tip: easy to visit on the drive in from Bengaluru or Hassan.
Need a cab, a jeep for the falls, or a route for a quiet morning drive? We're happy to help you plan the day.
Ask us on WhatsAppEvery season works. It depends on whether you want clear views, full waterfalls or coffee in flower.
Checking the weather
September to March · busiest
14 to 26°C
Mornings start in mist and clear to blue skies. The most popular time to come, and the best for views and treks.
Best for first visits, families and hikers.
July and August
18 to 24°C
Cloud drifts across the estate, rain drums on the tiled roofs, and every stream runs full.
Best for couples, photographers and anyone who likes rain.
April to June
20 to 32°C
Cooler than Bengaluru or Mangaluru. After the first April showers the coffee flowers and the estate smells of jasmine for a few days.
Best for school holidays, weekend breaks from Bengaluru and birdwatching.
On a coffee estate about 12 km from Chikmagalur (Chikkamagaluru) town in Karnataka, at roughly 1,250 m in the Western Ghats. Open our pin in Google Maps.
Chikmagalur is roughly 240 km from Bengaluru, about five to six hours by road. The nearest airports are Mangaluru and Bengaluru, and Chikmagalur town has its own railway station.
Morning coffee, breakfast, evening tea or coffee with snacks, and dinner, for every guest on the booking.
Yes. Lunch is cooked fresh to order, so please give us at least two hours' notice. Lunch is not part of the MAP rate and is billed separately.
The Jacuzzi Suite and the Garden Suite sleep up to 6, each Mezzanine Suite up to 5, and the Premium Cottage up to 8. The base rate covers 2 adults per room.
Yes. Children under 6 stay free, subject to bedding and meal arrangements. Children aged 6 to 12 are ₹1,350 a night, and over 12 are charged as adults.
Check-in is from 1 PM and check-out is by 11 AM. Early check-in or late check-out is possible on request when the room is free.
Yes. Tell us about allergies, restrictions or preferences before you arrive and the kitchen will cook around them.
Yes, free for guests. We're surrounded by coffee plantations, so the connection can vary with local network conditions.
Yes, free and on site for all guest vehicles.
September to March for cool, clear weather and treks. July and August for the monsoon and full waterfalls. April to June for coffee blossom and a break from city heat.
Shoes with good grip for estate paths and stone steps, and a light jacket or fleece, since mornings and evenings drop to 14 to 16°C from October to February. In July and August bring an umbrella or raincoat. Mosquito repellent helps on evening walks.
Yes. We can suggest routes and put you in touch with local drivers, including the 4x4 jeeps needed for Jhari Falls.
Pick a room to see which nights are free, then send us a request. We confirm every booking ourselves, on WhatsApp or by phone.
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