In a wooded coffee plantation spread over 120 acres, we were aiming not to intrude into its serenity, but to enhance its splendour. The first thing we built was the check dam across the dry valley in the middle to create a large lake, harvesting... Read More
The corona or covid 19 is a viral disease about which we had come across several information through audio, video, newspapers and other medias. China, Italy, Spain, the United States and other countries are affected by unpredictable way of the... Read More
Now Plastic has a meaning and purpose at The IBNII, Coorg! The resort is happy to be kickstarting this zero-plastic initiative, giving purpose to the lifecycle of Plastic. Plastic is not the enemy, created by man and not accepted by Nature.... Read More
Over one third of all food produced globally goes to waste and if food waste were a country it would be the 3rd largest emitter of greenhouse gases. 25% of the world’s water supply is used to grow food which is never... Read More
At The IBNII , Coorg , " Eco " by default comes first and Waste Management is Divinity . Weigh the Waste is a project aimed towards Food Waste control which will be imbibed as a self discipline as a show of respect to all hungry children in the... Read More
After the Monsoon last July, The IBNII decided to grow rice after all the showers of blessings ensured abundance and prosperity. The rain water catchment made to Save Water and supply water to the Green and vegetation had just a trickle of flow... Read More
Clarity is a requirement to think clearly and to think clearly is required to attain Clarity : which one comes first? Clarity is a state of mind, which is accentuated at The IBNII, Coorg A Magical... Read More
The word Resort as a noun and a verb is synonymous to comfort, seeking comfort, place of comfort? While browsing the choice of resorts seem endless unless you know what you want, so the question is: what is it that you want so much? what is the... Read More
April: Autism Awarness month: 10 things every person with AUTISM wants you to know: 1. I'm first and foremost a person. Autism is just a condition . 2. Ordinary sighs, sounds and touches or everyday life that are normal to you can be... Read More
At The IBNII , Coorg we have been laying the foundation, infrastructure and practice for a Greener tomorrow : A holistically Healthy , Pristine and Blissful place, free of pollution, a place of healing, pulsating with Wellness, emitting... Read More
rehabilitation /riːəbɪlɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/SubmitSubmit noun the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness. "she underwent rehabilitation and was walking within... Read More
When you come to The Ibnii, you learn pretty soon that this place has an uncanny knack of springing some delightful surprises at you. There are quite a few things that given the chance, you would love to keep doing again and again over here, and one... Read More
There is nothing better than being wrapped in pristine nature. The Ibnii resort in Coorg is a true masterpiece. I appreciate their passionate effort to extract the best of unspoiled nature while offering guests an experience of nourishing food,... Read More
We live in a society where everything has gone digital, and almost everything is technology driven. It is my humble opinion that the confluence of technology with other visual mediums, such as watching blockbuster action movies in 3D has dulled our... Read More
Stayed between 26th and 29th January 2017. We stayed at the family cottage which were 2 interconnected cottages each with all luxury amenities. The cottages are beautiful and cosy. The view from the cottage is beautiful. All staff at the resort were... Read More
“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” - Cassandra Clare Call it a café or a coffee shop, but more often than not its design, aura, and charm usually reflects its neighbourhood. From the charming by lanes of... Read More
The name Arnetta has a very old-school feeling to it, almost Indo-British in its origin and the way it rolls of the tongue. It is also an apt name for the charming all-wooden cottages within the property, which evoke massive feelings of nostalgia... Read More
Perfect break before Diwali for 3 days with family, as we wanted to leave the the city for some place peaceful with fresh air. The entrance and reception is dramatic seen nowhere else. You feel good as soon as you arrive. Welcomed warmly at the... Read More
Birdwatchers are usually of two kinds: the happy-go-lucky ones, and the forever jinxed. While some slog for years in search of a wonderful bird, others sight it during their first ever walk through the trail. Either way, tracking a bird, especially... Read More
We had a stay at one of the most expensive properties at Madikeri, Coorg spread over 120 acres of land and it makes you feel like you have entered a whole new world. It is a coffee plantation land and it holds one of the most rejuvenating Spa... Read More
The Colourful World of Dasara in Madikeri The festival of Dasara is extremely close to the people of our country and is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. The festival is celebrated over a period of one week to ten days, and culminates... Read More
Kodagu proudly known as Coorg needs no introduction. A land blessed to birth the river Cauvery, where coffee is grown in abundance and a place where true western ghats spread their wings is unmistakably one of the most sort after destinations... Read More
While most travellers know Coorg as the land of enchanted forests and tranquil weekend retreats amongst coffee plantations, very few know of the history of Coorg and how big a role in plays when it comes to influencing the cuisine of this region.... Read More
The Asiatic elephant found in the jungles of India is one of the largest living land animals in Asia. A huge, meandering beast-elephants assume a special place in Indian, and in its own way, the Kodagu mythology. Lord Ganesha, embraced by not only... Read More
Throughout our childhood, we have grown up hearing instructions about cleanliness and keeping our surroundings clean. At Ibnii, cleanliness and eco-living is a habit of life, as we believe that clean surroundings directly translate into a clean... Read More
There is so much to speak about the resort. The moment we entered the resort and the reception area, we felt as if we were transported to a different place altogether. Stark contrast from the place outside the resort. It’s lush green. The staff is... Read More
Brimming with coffee plantation and dense jungles all along the way, Bylakuppe is a small Tibetan nook in the mist laden hills of Coorg, Karnataka. Set about 2,500 Km (1,550 miles) away from Lhasa, the capital of the remote Himalayan region,... Read More
Me and my husband planned a 2 night stay in IBNII as it was the celebration of my birthday .Ibnii is located very conveniently on the route to Madikeri from Kushalnagar. So we did not fine any difficulty finding the resort. We stayed one night in a... Read More
There is this famous quote by Oscar Wilde – “It seems to me that we all look at nature too much and live with her too little”. Eloquent, yet as truthful, this statement is especially relevant in today’s hectic times where the world can’t... Read More
Coorg's/ Kodavas Contribution to the Freedom Struggle While famous throughout India for its serenity and coffee, Coorg also has a little known secret history. Coorg, and by definition, the ethnic Kodavas played an essential role in India’s... Read More
A small, tranquil township nestled in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Coorg has become eponymous with romantic walks amongst coffee plantations, beautiful mist-laden hills, varied wildlife and the amazing Kodava cuisine. A Little History In recent... Read More