The Silent Hymn of The Hills
Coffee Grove Resort is located in the Malenadu region, the 'Land of Hills.' This is not just a label; it defines how this region lives. The culture, the cuisine, and the rhythm of life here are all sculpted by the lush green slopes and the monsoons that sweep in from the coast. The earth is deep red and fragrant, supporting a dense tapestry of coffee, pepper vines, rice paddy, and arecanut.
The resort sits on the quiet side of Chikmagalur. We are located in the transition zone where the tame, manicured lines of the coffee bushes meet the wild, tangled shola forests of the hills. It is a terrain of contrasts—the orderly calm of the estate against the rugged, wind-swept drama of the higher peaks.
Life here follows the routines of plantation country: peaceful walks through the coffee estate, cycling trails inside the plantation, time at the swimming pool, an elevated sky-tower for views across the plantations, a dedicated games zone, a functional gym area, a rain-dance area, and a bonfire space that guests use after sundown. The restaurant anchors the day with Malnad dishes alongside other familiar cuisines, and the indoor hall supports small gatherings and corporate events.
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The Location
Chikmagalur is a sea of rolling green, characterized by high-altitude grasslands and dense tropical folds. Our resort is tucked away in Kelagur, a village far from the town’s noise, sitting at an elevation where the air is perpetually crisp. The landscape here is intimate and enveloping; the hills rise gently around you, creating a natural amphitheatre of green that feels both protective and vast.
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The People
The people of these hills possess a quiet, earthy resilience. Communities here have lived in harmony with the hills and forest for centuries, their lives entwined with the harvest cycles. There is a gentle, unhurried nature to the locals—a hospitality that is less about service and more about sharing. It is a culture where a guest is welcomed with warmth and simple, genuine care, reflecting the tight-knit bonds of village life.
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The Culture
The cultural heritage of Chikmagalur is a blend of the indigenous and the colonial. It is the sound of folk songs drifting across the paddy fields, the worship of nature spirits, and the enduring legacy of the coffee estates. The culture is syncretic and spiritual, visible in the ancient hilltop shrines that draw pilgrims of all faiths. It is a society that celebrates the rain, respects the tiger, and finds divinity in the landscape itself.
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The Experiences
The Malnad demands to be felt underfoot. This is a land for the walker and the seeker. The experience of Chikmagalur is the chill of the wind on a grassy peak, the sudden silence of a nature reserve, or the roar of a waterfall hidden deep in a private estate. It is about driving through roads where the mist erases the world ahead, leaving you alone with the trees.
Cottages & Coffee
Our 20 cottages are designed to offer the luxury of solitude and come with all the amenities, to offer you a comfortable stay. Scattered across the 100-acre coffee plantation, they stand independent of one another, ensuring your privacy is absolute.
Hosting Your Events
Coffee Grove Resort offers a calm, spacious environment ideal for hosting celebrations and professional gatherings. The resort brings together natural beauty, comfortable accommodation, and well-planned event facilities. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or bringing your team together for focused discussions, the setting provides a sense of privacy and quiet that allows every event to unfold smoothly.
Destination Weddings
Your Dream Wedding Destination in Chikmagalur.
Your dream wedding finds its setting here—quiet plantations, intimate spaces, and thoughtful support for ceremonies and celebrations. A beautiful, nature-rich venue for families to come together.
Corporate Events
Host business events, meetings, and conferences.
A peaceful and well-equipped retreat for meetings, reviews, and small conferences. The banquet hall, boardroom, and comfortable cottages create an ideal environment for focused, productive gatherings.
Hearth of the Highlands
Malnad's kitchens celebrate hill country traditions with earthy ingredients transformed through fire and spice into meals that are comforting like home, honest and deeply satisfying.
Malnad's cuisine reflects its landscape—simple, spicy, and deeply comforting. Our kitchen brings these local flavours to the forefront. This is food designed to ward off the damp chill of the hills, utilizing ingredients like bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms, and the distinct, smoky heat of black pepper.
Meals in Malnad are an exploration of texture and taste. Akki Rotti, crisp from the fire, served with a curry rich in coconut and spices, or the delicate sweetness of Halbai, a sweet made from rice and coconut. The local cuisine here offers honest, unpretentious cooking that nourishes the body and grounds the soul. To accommodate every palate, our restaurant also offers an extensive menu comprising South Indian, North Indian, and Chinese dishes.
Local Wonders
Beyond the sprawling coffee estates, Chikmagalur opens up into a realm of unparalleled natural beauty. Coffee Grove Resort is your basecamp for exploring the raw, untreated side of Karnataka.
Coffee Plantations Walk
A stroll through the coffee plantations stands as an essential experience during your stay here. Coffee enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by the verdant beauty of these sprawling estates while discovering the fascinating journey from bean to brew.
Mullayanagiri Peak
Karnataka's highest summit rises through layers of mist and memory at 1,930 meters. Ancient pathways wind through shola forests where silence feels sacred. Dawn here transforms the Western Ghats into an ocean of peaks, each ridge catching light like a promise. The air tastes of wild cardamom and possibilities.
Baba Budangiri
Seven peaks guard stories older than empires, where a Sufi saint once carried coffee seeds that would transform these hills forever. Caves hold centuries of devotion, while mountain springs birth rivers. The drive alone unfolds like a meditation, each hairpin turn revealing landscapes that defy casual description.
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Dense deciduous forests shelter elephants, leopards, and the elusive tiger across 490 square kilometers of primeval wilderness. The Bhadra River carves through valleys where hornbills call and gaur graze at forest edges. Safari routes thread through ecosystems that have thrived undisturbed for millennia, offering encounters beyond imagination.
Hebbe Falls
A 168-meter cascade plunges through coffee estates and dense forest, accessible only by rugged terrain that rewards persistence. The falls split into two dramatic tiers—Dodda Hebbe and Chikka Hebbe—each creating natural pools where mountain water runs cold and impossibly clear, surrounded by vegetation that seems borrowed from prehistory.
Coffee Museum
The journey from Ethiopian highlands to Chikmagalur's slopes unfolds through artifacts, machinery, and carefully preserved history. Processing techniques spanning centuries demonstrate how beans become the brew that awakened continents. Interactive exhibits reveal the alchemy of roasting while aromas guide visitors through India's most aromatic legacy.
Kemmangundi
Colonial-era gardens perch at 1,434 meters, where the Raj's summer retreat still offers respite from ordinary life. Rock formations called Z Point provide panoramic vistas that photographers chase season after season. Hebbe and Kalhatti Falls bracket this hill station, while gardens cultivated over a century maintain their carefully planned abundance.
Shri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri
One of Adi Shankaracharya's four cardinal monasteries stands where the Tunga River bends, its establishment dating to the 8th century. Temple architecture speaks in stone and bronze, while daily rituals maintain unbroken traditions. The Vidyashankara Temple's zodiac pillars track celestial movements, mathematics rendered sacred through devotion and precision.
Things to Do
Wander through emerald estates, trace the journey from bean to brew, uncover ancient temple trails, and lose yourself in mist-wrapped valleys. Discover the soul and stories of Chikmagalur.
