Nature Nirvana

Nestled in the moors high up in the Baba-Budan Giri Hills of Chikmagalur, Karnataka, at 3500 feet above sea level, lies "Nature Nirvana" - a retreat where one can discover the true beauty and splendour of this enchanting land. This Holiday Home, a plantation bungalow, built in an attractive colonial style, offers you a sanctuary of seclusion. 

You can let the world drift away as you enjoy the exotic surroundings - the spectacular mountain backdrop, lush green coffee plantation, unspoiled wilderness, gushing streams, surging waterfalls, breath-taking sunsets - a truly mesmerizing landscape.  Even the air is unique, perfumed with the enticing scents of coffee, pepper, cardamom, wild orchids and jungle flowers.

The Accommodation at Nature Nirvana is offered in rooms that are cozy and comfortable. All rooms are provided with basic amenities to suit the guests.

Apart from regular rooms, there is also a Dormitory Cottage available for corporates and students.

At "Nature Nirvana" the management takes pride in letting the 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... They have only added some beautiful hospitality to it. Vacations are priceless experiences to treasure for a lifetime at "Nature Nirvana", your dreams turn to memories !

Day trips for sightseeing to neighboring places (Jeep hire)
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 1200/-, 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 1500/- 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 1800-/-, 35Kms/2Hr drive;

Bhadra Game Santuary in Muthodi(rustic and unspolit game santuary): Hosts Gaur, Chital, elephants, sambar,wild bear and tiger - Rs 1200/-, 12Kms/1Hr (cost excludes entry fee).

Kemmanagundi Peak -1200

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!

Nature Nirvana provides the ideal atmosphere for outdoor training programmes enabling corporate groups to indulge in its natural surroundings.

The undulating rugged terrain at the plantation offers ample opportunity to corporate trainers to organize various suitable outdoor training programmes. At Nature Nirvana the natural picturesque beauty lies in the mountain stream, the waterfalls & cascades, the gorge, trek routes, forest walk paths etc. making it conducive for corporate organizations to create activity areas for outdoor programmes such as:

• Outdoor conferences
• Induction programmes
• Team building workshops
• Communication workshops
• Leadership skills workshops
• Treasure Hunts

Distances from various cities

• 250 kms from Bangalore
• 150 kms from Mangalore (nearest Airport)
• 38   kms from Kadur (nearest Railway Station)
• 175 kms from Mysore
• 55   kms from Hassan

Nature Nirvana - 35 kms from Chikmagalur (Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes)