A Heritage Plantation Stay
The state highway gently passes through the coffee plantations. A small board on the side of the road with the letters ‘Bidanna Estate’ with ‘two elephants’ next to it welcomes you to Uncle Viju’s and Aunt Nimmie's Elephant Corridor Coorg. The property dates to 1867 when Viju’s ancestors stayed here for a little over two generations after which the house remained empty for over 70 years. When Viju started the renovations Nimmie, his wife from Sri Lanka, was by his side to work on the landscape and other aspects of the house, like choosing an open community kitchen over a traditional one. Such touches along with the conversations with Uncle Viju and Aunt Nimmi over a freshly brewed estate coffee leave you with a warm feeling. The heady mix of South Indian and Sri Lankan food along with Aunt Nimmie's twist of salads is something to experience with your taste buds. Dinner conversations often extend to midnight with the sounds of the forest giving you company as you quietly retire to your comfortable bed.
There is a unit of two rooms right next to each other and close to where the open kitchen is. Wake up to the scent of freshly brewed coffee which you can sip either sitting outside your room or right where the action is - in the kitchen.
This room is airy and comfortable. Being close to the kitchen and the main house makes the access very easy.
2 Adults
1 room
Garden View
220 sq ft
This room is airy and comfortable. Being close to the kitchen and the main house makes the access very easy.
Garden View
2 Adults
1 room
220 sq ft
Price Description: The price is for double occupancy and includes all taxes and accommodation with the meals mentioned below.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Extra Note: The menu options are requested to be discussed before check in.
Raahghar Payment Terms: Reservation is confirmed with an advance payment of 50% of the total amount at the time of booking. The balance payment is to be made 7 days prior to check-in.
Cancellation Policy (Indian Passport Holders Only):
In case of a cancellation due to any unforeseen circumstance a credit note will be issued by the property to the guest for the amount paid till date.
The credit note will be valid for use within one year from the period of booking. The guest can redeem the credit note against the amount of any future booking within a year and pay the balance if any as per the rates applicable on that date. This credit note is also transferable and can be used by the guest/transferee only once within the stipulated date.
Raahghar would keep your credit card information secured with us and it won't be charged unless needed.
Bangalore though a little further away (4 hours) from Kannur (3 hours) and Mysore (2.5 hours) are the best connected to the rest of the country.
Both Mysore and Kannur are 3 - 4 hours away.
2 - 3 hours from Chikmagalur and Mysore. 4 hours from Bangalore.
Look out for the Bidanna Estate sign with two elephants. The property is a 500m drive in.
The hosts and the food are the talk of the town. Both Uncle Viju and Aunt Nimmie are known for their hospitality all around Coorg.
Working towards being plastic-free is an initiative Elephant Corridor Coorg is serious about. The local workers are employed in the plantations.
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