Escape to Wilderness Homestay-Coorg

Escape to Wilderness Homestay – Coorg

Coorg, also known as Kodagu, is situated in the Western Ghats of the Sahyadri Mountains in South Western Karnataka. It is a land of aromatic coffee and spice plantations, lush green hills, cascading waterfalls and majestic mountains. Heaven for nature lovers, it can be visited round the year as temperature ranges between 15-20 degree. Kodagu is ideal for outdoor activities like trekking, angling and white-water rafting. Visit during festivals like Keil Poldu, Cauvery Shankaramana and the Huttari festival to be a part of their culture. 

The house is perched on a beautiful hillock in the midst of a forest away from all the hustle and bustle of the town in south Coorg just about 3 km from the town of Virajpet. It faces the gorgeous valley of Coorg offering stunning views of lush green hills. There are 3 spacious mountain facing guest rooms (1 Superior non AC, 2 Premium AC), with a huge balcony and an attached bathroom in each. Another is a Family Room that can accommodate a group of 6 people. There is a private bathroom adjacent to the family room. The stay has all modern comforts and a contemporary decor. The open balconies provide uninterrupted valley views and splendid sunset views. There’s a lounge as well with a decent collection of books.

Location: 3 Km from Virajpet Bus stop
Number of Rooms- 4 Total Capacity- 15

How To Reach

It is just 5 hrs drive from Bangalore. The closest airport is Kannur (60 km) and the nearest railway station is in Mysore around 110 km from Virajpet.

Tariff

Classic Room: 5500/- (Non AC)
Superior Room: 6150/- (AC)
Extra Person: 1500/-
Family Suite: 11,200/- (Upto 6 pax)
Complimentary Breakfast

Veg Meal: 300/- Per Person
Non-Veg Meal: 350/- Per Person

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

Note: What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Parking • Power Backup • Wi-Fi • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Television • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Smoking Allowed • Library • Bonfire

Food

Enjoy delicious homemade food as per your choice. Breakfast consists of local cuisine (Paaputtu with Egg / Vegetable Curry) or Aloo Paratha or Puri & Potato or Idli/Vada with coconut chutney and sambar along with Bread, Butter & Jam, Coffee or Tea. Non veg meals consist of Chapati, Rice, Chicken or Fish or Mutton Curry, Dal Fry, Veg Sabzi, Pickle Papad and Curd. Veg Meal consists of Chapati, Rice, Dal Fry, Veg Sabzi, veg Salad, Pickle, Papad and Curd. Non- Veg and Veg Snacks, Soups and Starters can be dished out based on guest requirements.

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Forest Walk • Cycling • Fishing • Adventure Sports • Golfing • Biking • Trekking • Fishing

Points of Interest

Virajpet Town (3km) • Clock Tower (6km) • Perumbadi Lake (13km)

Excursions

Chelavara Falls (24km) • Omkareshwara Temple (30km) • Dubare Elephant Camp (32km) • Madikeri fort (34km) • Raja’s Tomb (37km) • Abbey Falls (40km) • Glenlorna Tea Gardens (42km) • Harangi Dam (48km) • Iruppu Falls (53km) • Talakaveri (60km) • Mandalpatti Trek (66km) • Honnamana Kere Lake (72km) • Brahmagiri Hills (73km) • Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary (88km) 

Know your Host

Sunil Uthappa, the owner of the homestay is  a very humble and genuine person. He manages the Global Procurement function for Global IT MNC and works remotely from here.  Sunil is a great conversationalist and you are sure to have a great time chatting with him about anything in this world – he is a widely travelled technologist. He is a down to earth person and very helpful. Sunil, being a local can guide you well on planning the best itinerary to avoid crowded places and also the best places to shop

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