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 ClareCall 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 MadikeriThe 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 StruggleWhile 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