Nature’s Secret Place!
Rahasya, meaning “mystery,” is a quiet retreat tucked into the lush hills of Kodagu. The home belongs to Geetika Basapa, a fourth-generation coffee planter whose family history is deeply woven into Coorg’s landscape. Her great-grand aunt, Sakamma, was a pioneering figure in India’s coffee industry and an advisor to the Maharaja of Mysore, breaking barriers at a time when few women stepped into such roles. Geetika carries forward this legacy with the same spirit of independence and love for the land.
Set within 25 acres of thriving coffee plantations, Rahasya is built around one of the property’s original rooms, the Bulbul Room, carefully preserving its heritage while adding thoughtful comforts. Geetika, a passionate naturalist and certified scuba diving instructor, invites guests to slow down and reconnect with nature. With no television or Wi-Fi, life here unfolds through birdsong, plantation walks, and the gentle sound of a nearby stream, often accompanied by the family’s friendly dogs. At Rahasya, the experience is simple, personal, and deeply rooted in the rhythms of the valley.
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Room Overview:
Simple, intimate rooms with earthy interiors and large windows that bring in forest views, birdsong, and soft natural light. Designed for quiet stays, they offer a calm space for slow mornings and restful nights close to nature.
The cottage consists of 2 rooms.
Mountain View
2 rooms
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150 sq ft
Price Description: The price is for double occupancy and includes all taxes and accommodation with the meals mentioned below.
Meals: Breakfast
Extra Note: Extra meals: Vegetarian: 450, Non-Vegetarian: 500. Property will be closed from June to August / peak monsoon months.
Third Person/Child: Adult: 3,000; Child under 5 years: 500; Child 5 to 12 years: 1,000
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.
Mangalore airport is 4 - 4.5 hrs away. Kannur airport is 4 hrs away. Bangalore airport is 6 hrs away.
Mysore Station is 3 hrs away. Kannur Station is 4.5 hrs away.
4 hrs from Chikmagalur. 5 - 5.5 hrs from Bangalore.
Map location ends at a certain point. After reaching the same, the host will guide the guests to the property.
Green initiatives like solar power & rainwater harvesting are incorporated. There are no geysers installed. Alternatively, Gujarat boilers are used on request where firewood is lit & warm water is supplied.
The host, Geetika Basapa is the 4th generation of coffee planters. Her great grand aunt - Sakamma was a pioneer in the coffee industry & a huge entrepreneur in her time. She was a business advisor & assistant to the Maharaja of Mysore who had estates in 1000s of acres and Sakamma handled it all on her own riding on horseback in the same paths which are now turned to proper roads.
The host loves art & painting. She sells a lot of her artwork & puts up the same in Rahasya. She loves upcycling so, if anyone wants to throw away an old bag or a faded piece of cloth, people send it to her & she gives it a second life with painting and patchwork.
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