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About
The Serai:
The
Serai is a luxurious oasis of peace and tranquility nestled within a
verdant coffee estate in Chikmagalur. It resonates with the positive
vibes only perfect alignment with nature brings.
Accommodation:
The
Residence :
Designed with local and contemporary sensibilities, The Residence is a retreat offering refined elegance along with exclusivity and privacy. It occupies its own private area at the end of the central axis of the resort comprising of a master bedroom, a second bedroom, living & dining room You can entertain your family and friends in the private dining room and or in the large pool.
The Estate Terrace :
The two tiered villa has an elevated position with glorious views of the coffee plantations and the surrounding greenery.The room above provides ample space to contemplate the beauty of your surroundings and find inner harmony. Below, alongside the sitting room, a private pool beckons with a personal sun deck allowing you to put the vagaries of life behind and soak in the beauty of the world around you.
The Estate Villa :
Designed to relax, the Estate Villa provides a haven for tranquility. The villas which have a private pool with a gazebo provide space to contemplate the beauty of life and find inner harmony. Some villas have Jacuzzis which lets you soak in the environs, while gently relaxing each part of your body.Each villa presents an eclectic combination of contemporary design and local architecture. Its hallmarks are privacy and indulgent comfort, from the tastefully designed bedroom and to the luxurious bathroom.
Oma Spa :
A retreat from the pressing worries of the modern world. With a unique blend of Indian and international treatments and approaches, OMA is the place for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation. Using myriad schools of therapy and finely honed skills in the tactile arts, attuned, sensitive and responsive to your every need, our therapists devote themselves entirely to your physical and spiritual well being.
Dining :Designed with local and contemporary sensibilities, The Residence is a retreat offering refined elegance along with exclusivity and privacy. It occupies its own private area at the end of the central axis of the resort comprising of a master bedroom, a second bedroom, living & dining room You can entertain your family and friends in the private dining room and or in the large pool.
The Estate Terrace :
The two tiered villa has an elevated position with glorious views of the coffee plantations and the surrounding greenery.The room above provides ample space to contemplate the beauty of your surroundings and find inner harmony. Below, alongside the sitting room, a private pool beckons with a personal sun deck allowing you to put the vagaries of life behind and soak in the beauty of the world around you.
The Estate Villa :
Designed to relax, the Estate Villa provides a haven for tranquility. The villas which have a private pool with a gazebo provide space to contemplate the beauty of life and find inner harmony. Some villas have Jacuzzis which lets you soak in the environs, while gently relaxing each part of your body.Each villa presents an eclectic combination of contemporary design and local architecture. Its hallmarks are privacy and indulgent comfort, from the tastefully designed bedroom and to the luxurious bathroom.
Oma Spa :
A retreat from the pressing worries of the modern world. With a unique blend of Indian and international treatments and approaches, OMA is the place for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation. Using myriad schools of therapy and finely honed skills in the tactile arts, attuned, sensitive and responsive to your every need, our therapists devote themselves entirely to your physical and spiritual well being.
Odyssey
- The World Cuisine Restaurant :
Begin a culinary world trip without leaving the table! Let your taste buds paint an evocative picture of faraway places, fond memories and great company.The menu reflects the diversity of recipes, ingredients, seasonings and preparations that have made their way from every corner of the world. The expert chefs will conjure up dishes that celebrate the roots, spirit and fundamental flavors of a particular region whilst maintaining a singular style.
Blue Sky Lounge :
Blue Sky Lounge offers the finest liquors and wines. And like its name......, the lounge and the views it affords you, instantly relaxes you.
Facilities :
Begin a culinary world trip without leaving the table! Let your taste buds paint an evocative picture of faraway places, fond memories and great company.The menu reflects the diversity of recipes, ingredients, seasonings and preparations that have made their way from every corner of the world. The expert chefs will conjure up dishes that celebrate the roots, spirit and fundamental flavors of a particular region whilst maintaining a singular style.
Blue Sky Lounge :
Blue Sky Lounge offers the finest liquors and wines. And like its name......, the lounge and the views it affords you, instantly relaxes you.
Facilities :
- Activity room with billiard tables
- A main swimming pool and a children’s pool.
- Spa. ( Will be ready in a month’s time )
- Room service. ( Only from 0700hrs to 2300hrs )
- Media room & library
- Laundry ( Will not be Inhouse )
- Experienced guides for treks & outdoor activities.
Tariff (Rs.):
Estate Villas @ Rs. 9000 + 12% Tax per night on Single / Double occupancy basis.
Estate Terraces @ Rs. 13000 +12% Tax per night on Single/ Double occupancy basis
The Residence @ Rs. 40000 +12% Tax per night
Check-out time:12 noon
Tariff/Package subject to change without prior notice
Estate Villas @ Rs. 9000 + 12% Tax per night on Single / Double occupancy basis.
Estate Terraces @ Rs. 13000 +12% Tax per night on Single/ Double occupancy basis
The Residence @ Rs. 40000 +12% Tax per night
Quick Getaways
Stay for 2 nights during the weekend at the Estate Villa
- Rs 22490/- all inclusive
- Double occupancy
Stay for 2 nights during the weekend at the Estate Terrace
- Rs 30499/- all inclusive
- Double occupancy
The above package includes
· American Plan - All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner & Taxes).
· Welcome Drink on arrival.
· Complimentary fruit basket & cookies in the room once during the entire stay.
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One session of guided plantation walk within the resort plantation.
Check-out time:12 noon
Tariff/Package subject to change without prior notice
Sight
Seeing :
Chikmagalur :
Chikmagalur is a district in Karnataka where coffee was first cultivated in India. Rivers like Tunga and Bhadra have their sources in the mountains here which are part of the Western Ghats. Chikmagalur district also contains Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. The hill stations, the waterfalls, the historical temples and the wildlife sanctuaries make this region a tourist paradise. It is alternatively spelled Chikkamagaluru, which literally means ‘The town of the younger daughter’ in the native Kannada language. The town is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the legendary chief of Sakrepatna and hence the name. Indeed, there is a town called Hiremagaluru - ‘the town of the elder daughter’ - about 5 km from Chikmagalur.The district head quarters of Chikmagalur district is 250 km from the state capital Bangalore, and surrounded by the Baba Budan Giri hills and dense forests. Mullayanagiri, at 1926 meters above sea level, is the highest point in the state of Karnataka.
History :
Chikmagalur is where the Hoysala rulers started their dynasty. Legend has it that the founder of the Hoysala dynasty, killed a legendary tiger, forever immortalized on the Hoysala crest. Coffee was first introduced in India from here, when the first coffee crop was grown in the Baba Budan Giri Hills during 1670 AD. Saint Baba Budan on his pilgrimage to Mecca travelled through the seaport of Mocha, Yemen where he discovered coffee. Strapping seven coffee beans around his belly, he returned to India and planted them on the hills of Chikmagalur, now named Baba Budan Hills in his honour.
Kemmangundi :
55 km north of Chikmagalur; height of 1,434 meters; thick forests and a salubrious climate through the year. Ensconced by the Baba Budan Giri range and blessed with mountain streams and lush vegetation. Beautifully laid out ornamental gardens, enchanting mountain views and spectacular sunsets. Great for treks; has peaks to scale and jungle paths to explore.
Mullayanagiri:
16 km from Chikmagalur; a part of the Baba Budan Giri Hill Ranges; 1930 meters above sea level; tallest peak in Karnataka; spectacular sunset views; great for trekking, right up to the peak even; the small hillock in the temple compound at the top is the highest point in Karnataka.
Datta Peetha (Baba Budan Giri):
North of Chikmagalur; has one of the highest mountain peaks between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. The peak takes its present name from the Muslim saint, Baba Budan, who resided here more than 150 years ago.
Manikyadhara Falls:
Manikyadhara Falls is a waterfall near Datta Peetha.
Kallathigiri Falls:
10 km from Kemmangundi; also known as Kalahasti falls; 122 meters high; close by is an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, constructed in a gap between rocks.
Hebbe Falls:
10 km from Kemmangundi; 168 meters high; Two-stage cascade forming Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls).
Sringeri :
90 km west of Chikmagalur, on the banks of Tunga; Vedic Peetha established by Sri Adi Shankara, exponent of the Advaita philosophy in 9th Century A.D.; famous for Vidyashankara Temple originally constructed by the Hoysalas and later completed by the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire, and Sharada temple, an early 20th. century addition. In the Vidya Shankara shrine, there are 12 zodiac pillars, which are so constructed that the rays of the sun fall on the pillar corresponding to the month.
Horanadu :
100 km southwest of Chikmagalur; has an ancient Annapoorneshwari Temple, now called Adi-Shaktyatmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari.
Guru Dattatreya Bababudanswamy Dargah :
On the Baba Budan Giri; Imam Dattatreya Peetha venerated by the Hindus and the Muslims alike; laterite cave believed to have been stayed in by Dattatreya Swami and Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalander.
Amritapura:
67 km north of Chikmagalur; known for the Amritheshwara temple built in 1196 A.D by Amriteshwara Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala ruler Veera Ballala II.
Belavadi:
29 km southeast of Chikmagalur, 10 km north west of Halebidu; famous for ornate temple of Veeranarayana temple and the Udbhava Ganapathi temple
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary:
495 sq.km wildlife sanctuary and Project Tiger reserve; the huge reservoir here is the main water supply to several districts in the rain shadow regions of south Karnataka; forests rich in bamboo and birds species unique to both the Malabar and Sahyadri ranges.
Chikmagalur :
Chikmagalur is a district in Karnataka where coffee was first cultivated in India. Rivers like Tunga and Bhadra have their sources in the mountains here which are part of the Western Ghats. Chikmagalur district also contains Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. The hill stations, the waterfalls, the historical temples and the wildlife sanctuaries make this region a tourist paradise. It is alternatively spelled Chikkamagaluru, which literally means ‘The town of the younger daughter’ in the native Kannada language. The town is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the legendary chief of Sakrepatna and hence the name. Indeed, there is a town called Hiremagaluru - ‘the town of the elder daughter’ - about 5 km from Chikmagalur.The district head quarters of Chikmagalur district is 250 km from the state capital Bangalore, and surrounded by the Baba Budan Giri hills and dense forests. Mullayanagiri, at 1926 meters above sea level, is the highest point in the state of Karnataka.
History :
Chikmagalur is where the Hoysala rulers started their dynasty. Legend has it that the founder of the Hoysala dynasty, killed a legendary tiger, forever immortalized on the Hoysala crest. Coffee was first introduced in India from here, when the first coffee crop was grown in the Baba Budan Giri Hills during 1670 AD. Saint Baba Budan on his pilgrimage to Mecca travelled through the seaport of Mocha, Yemen where he discovered coffee. Strapping seven coffee beans around his belly, he returned to India and planted them on the hills of Chikmagalur, now named Baba Budan Hills in his honour.
Kemmangundi :
55 km north of Chikmagalur; height of 1,434 meters; thick forests and a salubrious climate through the year. Ensconced by the Baba Budan Giri range and blessed with mountain streams and lush vegetation. Beautifully laid out ornamental gardens, enchanting mountain views and spectacular sunsets. Great for treks; has peaks to scale and jungle paths to explore.
Mullayanagiri:
16 km from Chikmagalur; a part of the Baba Budan Giri Hill Ranges; 1930 meters above sea level; tallest peak in Karnataka; spectacular sunset views; great for trekking, right up to the peak even; the small hillock in the temple compound at the top is the highest point in Karnataka.
Datta Peetha (Baba Budan Giri):
North of Chikmagalur; has one of the highest mountain peaks between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. The peak takes its present name from the Muslim saint, Baba Budan, who resided here more than 150 years ago.
Manikyadhara Falls:
Manikyadhara Falls is a waterfall near Datta Peetha.
Kallathigiri Falls:
10 km from Kemmangundi; also known as Kalahasti falls; 122 meters high; close by is an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, constructed in a gap between rocks.
Hebbe Falls:
10 km from Kemmangundi; 168 meters high; Two-stage cascade forming Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls).
Sringeri :
90 km west of Chikmagalur, on the banks of Tunga; Vedic Peetha established by Sri Adi Shankara, exponent of the Advaita philosophy in 9th Century A.D.; famous for Vidyashankara Temple originally constructed by the Hoysalas and later completed by the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire, and Sharada temple, an early 20th. century addition. In the Vidya Shankara shrine, there are 12 zodiac pillars, which are so constructed that the rays of the sun fall on the pillar corresponding to the month.
Horanadu :
100 km southwest of Chikmagalur; has an ancient Annapoorneshwari Temple, now called Adi-Shaktyatmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari.
Guru Dattatreya Bababudanswamy Dargah :
On the Baba Budan Giri; Imam Dattatreya Peetha venerated by the Hindus and the Muslims alike; laterite cave believed to have been stayed in by Dattatreya Swami and Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalander.
Amritapura:
67 km north of Chikmagalur; known for the Amritheshwara temple built in 1196 A.D by Amriteshwara Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala ruler Veera Ballala II.
Belavadi:
29 km southeast of Chikmagalur, 10 km north west of Halebidu; famous for ornate temple of Veeranarayana temple and the Udbhava Ganapathi temple
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary:
495 sq.km wildlife sanctuary and Project Tiger reserve; the huge reservoir here is the main water supply to several districts in the rain shadow regions of south Karnataka; forests rich in bamboo and birds species unique to both the Malabar and Sahyadri ranges.
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