Vindhyas Homestay

The misty mornings, the serene woods, the majestic mountains, the chirpy birds, the green expanse of paddy & coffee plantations, the crisp mountain spring... Surely there is something in the unruffled calm of Coorg that overawes the little anxieties and doubts! Go to Vindhyas to discover for yourself why it’s no surprise they call Coorg the "Scotland of India".

A delightful cottage set within a family owned working coffee plantation, it is an ideal place to stay while exploring Coorg and its surroundings. The calm, serene environment of the plantation allows you to relax and get your mind off the rest of the world! Take a walk through the estate and breathe the fresh mountain air & taste the fresh blend of fine coffee produced from their very own coffee garden.

Accommodation - Cottages
The cottage in the coffee plantation has 2 bedrooms and an attic for kids to retire, kitchen & dining room and a spacious verandah and an open spacious front sit out overlooking the tall Abyala mountains.

Dining
They serve south Indian food including authentic coorg dishes. Home cooked lunch & dinner (Veg & Non Veg) will be served on prior notice at extra cost.

Other Facilities

• Solar lighting
• Fridge
• Room heater on request
• TV with Tata Sky
• Geysers
• Barbeque can be arranged at extra cost on prior intimation
• Mineral water for drinking
• Arrangements to prepare tea and coffee in the cottage (Complimentary)
• Stay for drivers in a separate room (Complimentary)

You will wake up to the singing of birds. A quiet walk inside the estate is an amazing experience and will never cease to fill you with wonder when recalled.

Trekking
Kotebetta is the third highest peak in Coorg at 3451 ft. At the foothills of Kotebetta there in a village called Mukkodlu there is a beautiful waterfalls with natural bath tub formation in the rocks, in the midst of the thick jungle.

White water rafting
White water rafting in Barapole & kaveri rivers in Dubare is initiated by the Coorg Adventure Sports Club near Dubare Elephant Camp in Kushal Nagar. It covers a distance of around 11Kms. One rafting can accommodate 7 persons. The adventurers will be equipped with life jackets along with head gears. Best time for rafting is from Mid June to Mid September.

Other Activities

• BBQ
• Estate walk
• Bird watching
• Indoor games
• Sight seeing

Towards Madikeri

The Fort
The fort is situated in the center of the town, on top of a hillock. he ancient Ganesha temple, the statue of two elephants, the stone turtle in the courtyard is reminiscent of history. A chapel built by the British after the accession in 1834 houses a museum. A visit to this museum will give an insight into the history of Kodagu.

Raja Seat
Perched atop a hill, overlooking a wide valley is the place where the kings of yore spent their evenings, watching the spectacular sunset and mesmerizing view of the valley around. An early morning visit, bracing the chilly breeze gives a glimpse of the hilltops rising above the mist-covered valley to kiss the sky.

Gandhi Mantap
A memorial to the father of the nation built at the site where Mahatma Gandhi sat and addressed the people of Madikeri during his visit in 1932.

Omkareshwara Temple
This temple built by Lingaraja in 1820 is a perfect blend of Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Siva, and the Siva Linga brought from Kashi (Varanasi) has been installed here.

Gaddige
There are three tombs here, whose architecture was influenced by the islamic style. The tomb in the center is the largest and has the graves of King Veerarajendra andhisQueen Mahadeviamma.

Abbey Falls
About 8 Kms from Madikeri is the beautiful waterfall and picnic spot, where the Abbey cascades 70 ft down to flow as a small river. A path through coffee and cardamom plantation off the main road adds to the attraction of the perennial waterfall.

Mandalpatti
Mandalpatti hillocks offers Breathtaking views of the mountain ranges swathed in mist and dew, gentle to moderate cool breeze wafting across, would inspire a visitor. The route from Madikeri is a great drive through coffee plantations.

Kotte Betta
This is the third highest peak in Kodagu District (5400 ft above sea level) Trekking distance 14 kms to and fro; 22 kms from Madikeri (Near Madapura) Kotebetta which measures 5400 ft is the third highest peak in Coorg. Kotebetta is a perfect place for trekking in Coorg.

Napandapole Falls
It is 12 kms away from Madhavapura on the way to Surlabby. This water fall is situated in the foots of Kote Betta hill area. The Napandapole fall is surrounded by 3 Sub Water falls.

Bhagamandala
This is a well known pilgrimage centre situated at a distance of 39 kms from Madikeri. Bhagamandala is on the banks of the confluence of three rivers, Cauvery, Kannike and the sub terranian Sujyoti, popularly known as "Triveni Sangama". The famous Sri Bhagandeswara temple is located there.

Bhagandeshwara Temple
The Bhagandeswara temple complex though said to have been built by the Cholas prior to 11th century follows the gabled roof style of the Kerala temple architecture common on the west coast. There are four temples in the temple complex of Ishwara, Subrahmanya, Mahavishnu and Ganapathi.

Talacauvery
Talacauvery is the birthplace of the sacred river Cauvery. It is situated on the slopes of the Brahmagiri Hills, and can be reached by a motorable road from Bhagamandala, which is at a distance of 8 kms.

Irupu Falls
This refreshing Irupu Falls is situated at a distance of 48 kms from Virajpet on the way to Nagarhole. The Shiva temple here is said to have been dedicated by Lord Rama himself on the banks of River Lakshmanatheertha a tributary to the river Cauvery.

Nagarahole
The Nagarahole game sanctuary was constituted in 1955, and extends over 111 sq. miles of reserved forests in the eastern region of the district. The game sanctuary comprises three forest ranges namely, Nagarahole, Kallahalla & Thitimathi. The sanctuary is situated at the distance of 105 kms from Madikeri, and is close to Heggadadevanakote of Mysore district.

Bramhagiri Line of Hills
Brahmagiri is a mountain range in the Western Ghats of south India. It is situated on the border between Wayanad District of Kerala state on the south and Kodagu district in Karnataka on the north side. Brahmagiri Hill, at 1608 m height, is a scenic tourist attraction.

Thadiyandamol Hill
Thadiyandamol (5,724 ft) is the highest peak of the district and is situated near Nalknad Palace which is 40 kms from Madikeri. The peak is not altogether inaccessible; two-thirds of it can be negotiated on a jeep.

Pushpagiri Hill
The Pushpagiri or Subramanya hill, the celebrated mountain (5,626 ft.), is in the north-west of Kodagu, about 36 kms from Somwarpet and 1.5 km from Kumaralli, which is amidst jungle. This is a remarkable two-pointed hill of precipitous height and peculiar shape and resembles, as seen from Madikeri, a gigantic bullock hump.

Mallalli Falls
Mallalli falls is situated in the foots of pushpagiri hills. It in about 18 kms from somwarpet, the falls is 2 kms inside the main road. Mallalli Falls is situated in Coorg and is around 25 kms from Somwarpet and 260 kms from Bangalore. It's is an eye feasting sight of river Kumaradhara gushing through the valley and falling into a gorge, with lush green mountains around.

Chiklihole reservoir
The chiklihole reservoir on the tributary of river Kaveri is a beautiful picnic spot.