Valley of Birds

Valley of Birds homestay is a simple farm house with modern amenities, situated 3500 feet above sea level in the Western Ghats at the foothills of Kemmanagundi, a hill station that was the summer retreat of the former Maharaja of Mysore.

The Valley of Birds homestay has 4 large spacious bedrooms with attached bathrooms, with paramount emphasis on cleanliness and hygiene. Twenty-four hour hot and cold running water is available.

There are well maintained roads within the farm for those who enjoy their morning walks, and a fireplace in the spacious living room for those who wish to spend the evening indoors.

You can also enjoy your evening with a Barbecue (on request) around the complementary bonfire built on a platform of volcanic rocks. It also has a large Portico with a fireplace that provides shelter from rain and yet allows you to enjoy your evenings outdoor.

• Escorted walks in the jungle for the adventurous and brave hearted.
• Bird watching within the property and in the Bhadra wildlife sanctuary which is 500 meters from the homestay.
• Escorted treks to Kemmanagundi from the homestay for the adventurous and physically fit.
• Cycling
• Indoor games like chess, carom and darts.
• Day trips can be arranged to any of the following locations of tourist interest.

• Bangalore -Tumkur - Tiptur - Arsikere - Kadur - Birur. 
• At Birur five roads circle, turn left and drive 13 km to reach Lingadahalli.
• Immediately after the forest check post, turn right at the Lingadahalli gas station towards Kemmanagundi.
• From the Lingadahalli gas station, drive 8.5 km towards Kemmanagundi to reach Ballavara post. 
• At the 'T' junction in Ballavara, turn right and drive 4 km towards Colony. 
• At Colony, continue on straight past a small bridge and after about 400 feet, the road branches into two. 
• Take the one on your right, and in 2 km you are in Jayapura.
• On reaching Jaipura, continue on straight for a kilometer, you pass another small bridge, after this you pass Thanigebailu school. 
• 200 feet past the school is a mud road with the forest office on your left and an old building with a few shops on your right. 
• Follow the mud road between these buildings for a kilometer. 
• On your right you will see a big tall tree besides which is the Homestay. In case you get lost, please enquire for GM Farm or call on any of the telephone numbers provided. The last 6 kilometers drive are bumpy roads and high ground clearance vehicles are preferable.