NATURE NIRVANA PLANTATION HOMESTAY, CHIKMAGALUR, INDIA

At "Nature Nirvana" we take pride in letting our guests choose their own pleasures and pace. Indulge yourself in array of activities and diversions like trekking, coracle rides at the private lake, a dip in the mountain stream, fishing, bonfires and barbecues, nature walks, plantation tour, bird watching and much more. And for those who wish to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, this is the perfect place… serene… peaceful… rejuvenating… powerful… breathtaking… or… wild - no matter what words you choose, they can only be felt, not spoken.

This exclusive plantation retreat is a place for all seasons. Leave the phone, fax and E-mail behind and experience true nature therapy amidst the pure magical beauty of this coffee country… we have only added some beautiful hospitality to it. Our friendly, attentive staff will serve as your hosts. You will feel at home even in a strange land. Vacations are priceless experiences to treasure for a lifetime… at "Nature Nirvana", your dreams turn to memories !

To organize day trips kindly contact the manager at the plantation at least a day in advance (6/8 persons per jeep)

Bababudangiri cave: Residence of the sufi mystic, Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalander who travelled back from Arabia with 7 beans taped to his belly. This gave rise to the first Coffee Plantations in India in 1650. Revered as 'Baba Budan' for his healing powers, the mountain ranges that he made his home came to be named after him. India now grows approx.4% of the world coffee - Rs 750/-, 20kms/1 Hr.drive;

Bababudangiri cave + Mulangiri Peak: Highest peak in Karnataka - 6317 feet above sea level ; 300 stone steps lead to the top of the mountain and the shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Once every 14 years a wild mountain flower ' Corvia ' blossoms and the hills around are clothed in bright purple- Rs 1250/- 50Kms/3Hrs drive;

Kemmangundi(4702 feet): Once the favourite destination of the Mysore Maharaja, Krishnarajajendra Wodeyar - said to be one of the most spectacular mountain passes in the country; Trekking paths from here take you to down to Kalhatti Falls where water gushes down a drop of 122m over the top of a temple built into a gap between the rocks; Hebbe Falls-Dropping down from a height of 168m, from where condemned prisoners were pushed to their death - Rs 1200/-, 35Kms/2Hr drive;

Bhadra Game Santuary in Muthodi(rustic and unspolit game santuary) Hosts Gaur, Chital, elephants, sambar,wild bear and tiger - Rs 750/-, 12Kms/1Hr (cost excludes entry fee).

Note : Though precautionary measures are taken to ensure safety of guests,participation in activities at 'Nature Nirvana' is at your own risk. Go ahead and enjoy this unique plantation experience!