Situated about 10 Kms from Chikmagalur, on the slope of the Baba Budangiri Hills Hills at an elevation of 4100 ft with a breath-taking backdrop of Mullayanagiri the tallest peak in Karnataka, Thippanahalli HomeStay is set amidst the prettiest of locations in the country.
HomeStay has an edge over the regular boring hotels and motels. HomeStay gives you a more personalized and customized experience which you will treasure. Since time immemorial, people have been visiting each other families and been staying with them for short durations. It benefits both ways, the guests feel at home, though away from home.
We at Thippanahalli HomeStay have taken this concept of HomeStay to a whole an elevated level of comfort by adding a professional touch. Come stay with us to experience a whole new dimension of holidaying. We bet it is not the usual hotel-stay experience. You will truly be amazed and pleasantly surprised. Enjoy your privacy, go around the engulfing Nature and make your holiday worthwhile, refreshing and memorable! One visit and you will keep coming back for more!
The exclusive and very private mansion has now opened its doors to touring guests to stay and experience authentic cultural heritage. Enrich your soul by taking a leap back in time to the era of royals. Thippanahalli HomeStay, with its magnificent structure inspired from Victorian Architecture.
The two rooms are newly built, named KENT & SANDROMON. Along with the dining area known as PEA BERRY, these buildings are handsomely and aesthetically designed to blend in with the main heritage mansion; at the same time offer all modern-day comforts. The old rooms, ARABICA & ROBUSTA are refurbished to the highest standards and blend into the existing ambience naturally.
The interiors is a fusion of evergreen historical antiques and stylish modern designs. Once you step in, the decorations will leave you awestruck. With its nostalgic aura, this home away from home makes an instant connect with your soul, regardless of your country of origin. The soothing stone masonry takes every effort to make your HomeStay a truly pleasant experience.
The mansion is complimented by a gorgeously landscaped garden and manicured lawn. One of the main attractions in the garden is the huge cactus plant, that is more than 50 years old and is one of the biggest of its kind in this region – a true spectacle. The garden is a lovely place to unwind with lovely walk-paths and sit-outs. This will very well be THE view that you will cherish forever.
Victorian architecture took root in England way back in 1855 and has made its presence felt across the globe, especially in India. Our HomeStay envisages this vintage era and takes you back in time to enjoy your time spent here. Give yourself and your family a slice of history by just spending time around our place. It is sure to be one of those ‘unforgettable moments’ in your life.
Relish the delicious south Indian Malnad style cuisine. Homemade food offered just as a family will offer their guests; clean, fresh and tasty with some recipes that have been passed over five generations. Take a refreshing vacation with us and go back to living your life to the fullest. The surroundings radiate a free-spirited energy that flows through the house, giving you a therapeutically satisfying feel. Let go your mental and physical stress by absorbing this energy – this aura and replenish yourSELF!
Many well-known celebrities like politicians, cricketers, doctors and many more have visited this heritage place and left with pleasant memories. Some of the prominent luminaries include HRH Krishna Rajendra Wodeyar, Sir Mirza Ismail – the Diwan of Mysore, Former Prime Minister of India Sri H.D. DeveGowda, Ex-minister Chandrashekar, Field Marshal Cariappa, Cricketers Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, and the like.
The Arabica coffee is another beauty that is lightly brewed to a mild copper color. The best thing to start your day with especially with the misty mountains of the western Ghats in the backdrop. This is one caffeine kick you are sure to remember for years.
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