Rhythm of Nature Farmstay, Kotagiri-Nilgiri Hills

Rhythm of Nature Farmstay, Kotagiri-Nilgiri Hills

This heritage bungalow nestled amidst tea plantations & natural surroundings, near Kotagiri – a quaint hill town in the Niligiri Hills of the Western Ghats is built in 1905. It is carefully renovated and refurbished to offer you a rejuvenating stay amidst nature while retaining the old-world charm. Wake up to the symphony of the birds, breathe in the crisp & unpolluted air to revitalize your lungs and simply enjoy wholesome home cooked vegetarian cuisine and curl up with your favorite book. Here you coexist in harmony with nature.

There are 3 spacious and well furnished rooms: The family suite has a common spacious hall with a fireplace leading to 2 cozy bedrooms. Ideal for a group of 4-8 members; Classic room with a king size bed and a compact private suite with views of garden. It can accommodate up to 3 members; Superior Room with a king size bed and a private suite with a bunker bed, a single cot & a fire place. If you are a couple, family or a group of 2-5 members, this is the perfect choice for you. Each bed room has an attached well-appointed, clean & spacious bathroom.

The Western Ghat is the largest bio-diversity hotspot in India and being a part of this hotspot, Arun feels, as a host it is his responsibility to minimize impacts caused to the environment through homestay activities. So he focuses on zero waste and sustainable practices. They maintain a kitchen garden and most of the ingredients for the kitchen come inhouse. Since its a heritage house, air conditioners are not required. Also no plastic is allowed within the premises. Alcohol and non-vegetarian food is not allowed within the property.

Location: 3km from Longwood Shola Reserve Forest
No. of Rooms – 3, Total Capacity – 16
Classic Room: 1, Superior Room: 1, Family Unit (2 interconnected rooms): 1

How To Reach

Calicut International airport is the nearest airport located at a distance of 105km. It is 169 km from Coimbatore and 280 km from Bangalore.

Tariff

Classic Room: 6600/- (upto 2 people)
Superior Room : 7300/- (upto 2 people)
Family Room: 12950/- (upto 4 people)
Extra Person: 2000/-
Complimentary:  Breakfast 

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)

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

Facilities

High Speed Wi-Fi • Parking • Running Hot Water • Bonfire • Library • Electric Kettle • Open Seating Areas • Toiletries • Alcohol consumption not allowed •  Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

Enjoy vegetarian Indian cuisine home cooked from organic ingredients grown in their own farms. North Indian, South Indian and Chinese dishes can be prepared on request. Non vegetarian food is not available. If you like healthy vegetarian meals, you are in for a treat; starting from their signature welcome drink, amla juice to the farm to fork organic meals rich in taste served hot with love and care. Do try mixed fruit jams made from fruits grown in their own organic farm and a variety of teas.

Activities

Bird Watching • Hiking • Reading • Star Gazing • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Shopping 

Local Attractions

Belmont view point (6km) • Rangaswamy Peak (9km) • Uyillati Holy waterfalls (12km) • Catherine water falls (12km) • Coonoor (23km) • Kodanadu view point (12km) • Toda Temple (34km) • Ilk Falls (34km)

Excursions

Ooty (34km) • Pykara Waterfalls (54km) • Coimbatore (68km) • Adiyogi (93km) • Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens • Mukurthi National Park (110km)

Know Your Host

Arun Ganesh, your host here is well read person. He is a Post graduate in Horticulture and eco-tourism and is also a certified mountaineer. His family has been traditionally engaged in agriculture & tea planting over the last six decades with emphasis on sustainable & organic practices. Having grown up in the lap of nature it was but natural that he wanted to realize his childhood dream of having a zero-waste, sustainable home-stay in the Nilgiri Hills. Arun who is a passionate and enthusiastic nature lover will be happy to take you on treks, Tea trails and bio diversity walks. He will regale you with tales of animals, flora and people of Kotagiri, as his staff serve tea sourced from their own estate.

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