Imagine living in a luxurious log cabin, a river gushing by. All in the midst of a tranquil coffee estate, enveloped amidst mighty mountain ranges carpeted with lush evergreen forests. That's Shanthi Kunnj for you. Harmoniously blending the best features of a luxury resort and the wilderness of a jungle lodge, while giving you the lighthearted informality of a home stay. Come, enjoy the hospitality of Chikmagalur. Experience the goodies we have in store for you.
Shanthi Kunnj is situated adjacent to Bhadra River, in the midst of 60 acres of tranquil coffee estate, overlooking the gushing waters of Bhadra River and the evergreen forests of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary close to Balehonnur town of Chikmagalur, Karnataka.
Shanthi Kunnj is nestled in the cozy embrace of Holy Cross Estate. The history of Holy Cross Estate is both unique and inspiring. Founded in 1979, it stands testimony to a saga of dedication and determination of the estate founder Mr.Anthony Saldanha, who single handedly converted a once barren land into a flourishing plantation.
The region surrounding the estate is known as Masigadde, meaning 'Coal Field' as this place was used for producing charcoal used to run the steam locomotives of the British era. Entire forests would be burned down for this purpose. It was the vision of Mr. Anthony Saldanha, a master planter with a lifelong passion for plantations, that saw a flourishing estate in this land. Even though he was warned that nothing could be made to grow here as the land was degraded from years of burning charcoal, he took this as a personal challenge. Seeing the Bhadra river as a lifeline, he embarked on setting up the estate and yielding began in 1983-84. Converting barren land into wealth, he brought back life to this dead place.
Presently this estate is managed by his son Neethan Saldanha. Neethan has an engineering background and has dedicated his life to continuing his father's legacy. Shanthi Kunnj is presently classified under "resorts near mangalore" and "resorts near chikmagalur". The estate produces Coffee - Robusta, most of which is exported. Alongside Areca, Black pepper, Cardamom, Vanilla, Banana are also grown.
• Bird Watching
• Nature Walk
• Plantation Tour
• Wild Life Watch - Spot Hares, Wild Hen, Peacock
• Boat ride
• Campfire
• Access to indoor Games - Dart Board, Chess, Carom Board and Table Tennis
Extra charges applicable for the below activities. Please intimate us about your requirements in advance.
• Bhadra Reserve Forest Trekking with guide
• White Water Kayaking - 7 kms on river Bhadra (Season - Nov. to May end)
• Still water fun kayaking on river Bhadra - 1 to 2 hrs (for families and kids)
• Swimming (in the Bhadra River ) with the assistance of a life guard
• Coracle ride - all year round
Guests can plan their tour to include the visit to few notable places of interest nearby:
• Wild Life Sanctuary - 20 kms
• Kigga Falls - 50 kms away
• Sringeri Temple - 35 kms
• Kandya Temple - 3 kms
• Bababundangiri Caves - 80 kms
• Kemmangundi - 90 kms
The above excursions can be arranged at an extra cost.
| Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast will be served. | |
| Non-Veg | Available |
|---|---|
| Liquor | Please check with the hosts. |
Accommodation names: Areca Cottage
Max. guests allowed: 3
| Tariff |
2750
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
| Tariff |
2950
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
Accommodation names: Glass House
Max. guests allowed: 4
| Tariff |
2950
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
| Tariff |
3150
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
Accommodation names: Log House
Max. guests allowed: 6
| Tariff |
3150
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
| Tariff |
3350
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
Accommodation names: Mud House, Mud House
Max. guests allowed for each Cottage: 7
| Tariff |
2950
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
| Tariff |
3150
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
Accommodation names: Tent House
Max. guests allowed: 3
| Tariff |
2750
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
| Tariff |
2950
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
Accommodation names: Log House
Max. guests allowed: 5
| Tariff |
3150
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
| Tariff |
3350
|
Per Person,
Per Day.
Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast (included in tariff) |
|---|---|---|
| Clause | The above rates include the following: • Check-in at 12 noon & Check-out at 11am. • Meal plan starts with lunch on check-in day & ends with breakfast on check-out day. • No refund applicable if any of the meals are not consumed during the stay. Child policy: • Two children below 05 years old, sharing parent's room with existing bed can stay free of charge including all meals. If extra bed required Rs.700 applicable per bed / per night. • Children between 05 to 12 years old will be charged Rs.1750 per child / per night inclusive of all meals & extra bed. Extra adult: • Extra person above 12 years old will be charged Rs.2000 per person / per night inclusive of all meals. Cancellation Policy: • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended 15 days prior to arrival, no cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended within 08 to 14 days prior to arrival, 50% cancellation charge applicable. • Confirmed reservations cancelled or amended less than 08 days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge applicable. IMPORTANT: Cancellation request should reach us in writing within the stipulated period & should be acknowledged by us. Pets strictly not allowed. | |
An independent rest house is provided for chauffeurs with all meals at a small extra cost. An open air parking area is provided for safe parking of your vehicles along with wash and basic facilities for routine maintenance.
Devdhana Village, Honnekoppa,
Near Balehonnur
Sangameshwar Pet (Near Kadabagere)
Chikmagalur District - 577136
Karnataka State
BY ROAD
From Bangalore
Chikmagalur is 250 kms from Bangalore. On the National Highway NH 47 between Bangalore and Mangalore, take the diversion at Hassan. Distance from Hassan to Chikmagalur is just 55kms. Chikmagalur is linked to other towns like Koppa, Sringeri, Kadur & Birur by road.
From Chikmagalur
Take the Balehonnur-Sringeri road from Chikmagalur. Reach Aldur 19 kms down the road. From Aldur go ahead 20 kms and you will reach the landmark Poorna Prajnya School near Kadabagere, which is also along the Balehonnur Sringeri Road). Move to the next landmark, which is the St. Paul's Church, Kadabagere 1 km from the church, take a right turn (the land mark here is the Government primary school). This road leads to Shanthi Kunnj (approx. 1.5 kms from the turn).
From Mangalore
Take the route to Moodbidri. Proceed to Karkala bypass which is at a distance of 30 kms from Moodbidri. From the bypass move on to Bajagoli. Cross the S.K. Border and take a left turn and pass Kerekatte. Proceed towards Sringeri. Drive past Jayapura and reach the Balehonnur town. From Balehonnur, take the road to the left where you cross the Tungabhadra River Bridge. Proceed 7 kms towards Kadabagere. As you are approaching Kadabagere take a left turn (the land mark here is the Government Primary school). This road leads to Shanthi Kunnj (approx. 1.5 kms from the turn).
BY RAIL
Chikmagalur city does not have a railway station. The closest rail terminals are at Birur, Kadur and Tarikere.
BY AIR
Chikmagalur district does not have an airport. Mangalore and Bangalore are the nearest airports.
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