Welcome to the country where lush green plantations fill miles of open land, where sprawling historical ruins hold hidden secrets, where entrancing temples beckon from dynasties of yore – welcome to Coffee Country!
The Destination
When you drive into Chikmagalur, charming Coffee Country your mind wanders back a few hundred years or more, to the story that started it all. When Saint Baba Budan, brought home, in the folds of his robe, a handful of coffee beans from Mocha in Yemen, and planted them in the hills around Chikmagalur. The Baba Budan hills are now vibrant with lush coffee plantations, white blossoms peeking out – home to India’s first, and arguably best coffee.
Your mind, like you, will do a lot of wandering. Because you are here to leave the hectic pace of your life behind. You will make your way up inspiring trails, amble through historical splendours, walk under canopies of green. You will walk through an open network of verandahs in the resort, with water lapping beside you, while the high-beamed ceilings take you back to the days of yore. You will hear your voice echo across the hills,
sip coffee filtered like nowhere else in the world, and lie back – and wish you never had to leave.
Accommodation
The life of the planters, about which books have been written. The estates spanning out for miles around, the waft of coffee on the breeze, the twitter of birdsong – and the peace!
Estate Villa – Pool
Walk into your single-floored villa, with the undulating plantations as your back garden. Large glass doors and windows allow the sunshine to slant into your subtly sophisticated living area, straight out to your private pool.
Experience the Estate Villa – Pool
Estate Villa -Jacuzzi
Another option to your distinguished villa is a variation in the waterway. Instead of your private pool, opt for a relaxing, re-energizing jacuzzi. The furnishing, the expanse and the luxury of your villa remains the same.
Experience the Estate Villa -Jacuzzi
Estate Terrace
The lord of all you behold. Each elegantly furnished two-tiered villa overlooks an expanse of trees, ferns, plantations and paddy fields. Upstairs, you sleep with the curtain of stars outside, and downstairs, you retire to your separate living room or private pool or gazebo – to the peace of the privileged few.
Experience the Estate Terrace
The Residence
The water-lined walkway leads, like a red carpet, to the Residence. Exclusive, expansive – and enchanting. Immaculately furnished on a scale second to none. Two designer bedrooms, separate living and dining spaces, and a large pool to call your own. Walled off from the world beyond. Life awaits your orders.
Experience The Residence
PACKAGES
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Terms and Conditions
– Valid for weekdays only (Sunday – Thursday)
– Offer not applicable on all weekends (Friday & Saturday) and Blackout dates (October 21st to 24th 2015 & November 10th to 14th 2015)
– Booking needs to be done seven days prior to check-in to avail this offer
– Offer valid through 4th October to 17th December 2015
Valid for Package: 2 nights and above
For Bookings contact 09591391010
Mail us at : info@holidaymonk.com
Couple’s Getaway
A sparkling beverage in your villa to welcome you, in fact an in-villa check-in, as well, since we don’t want you both to start your special day waiting. Breakfast at the poolside, and a very very romantic dinner at the most exotic spot you’d like – by the pool, under the banyan tree, the baby’s pool or in the coconut grove – with a chef in attendance, at your table. We’ll also decorate your bathtub on the night of this dinner, for you to slip back into. Surprise your lady by cooking for her and serving her, and we’ll even guide you through a henna-applying session, for her hands only. After all the effort you’ve made to make her day special, pamper each other at our famed Oma Spa in a cozy Couple massage. Go back home, with enough love to last the rest of your lives.
Trekker’s Trail
This one is especially for all adventure enthusiasts. One who are fascinated by the unexplored. The mountain ranges of Chikmagalur offer breathtaking, enthralling trekking routes. Explore the Western Ghat terrain on your feet. This trek is sure to leave you asking for more on your trip to The Serai Chikmagalur! Feel the wind on your face as you hike the nature’s trail over the Bababudan giri ranges. Guaranteed to be an experience you’ll never forget.
Harley Rider’s Special- 1 night/ 2 days package
If all you want is time on the road, and don’t need the pampering – this package may appeal to you more. A single night and 2 days at The Serai, a pit-stop, to get your adrenalin pumping again, to get those tired muscles back into full gear. A drink, a massage… Before you turn onto full throttle once more. Get your fellow bikers and get going!
Harley Rider’s Special- 2 nights/ 3 days package
The road unwinding before you, the wind in your face, the thunder of the bike … the thrill of the ride on a Harley Davidson is a high like no other. This package invites you to take the long road out of Bangalore, rough-riding across the highways, the low valleys, the blue hills, the dark forests – to an escape well-hidden from the masses. The Serai promises you a pampered, chilled out, scenic stay that will take your high to another plane all together!
Heritage Discovery
If culture is colour to your eyes, we offer you a rainbow of choices… With our fascinating Heritage Discovery package, we offer you an inspired range of heritage experiences to make your visit forever memorable. Plunge into the history, art and culture of delightful Chikmagalur on this captivating, colourful tour. Photograph the magnificent Gomateshwara statue in Shravanbelagola. Hear tales of the Hoysala Kingdom. And relive the ambience of a glorious age in the exquisite monuments of Belur and Halebidu.
The Coffee Tour
Chikmagalur is set at an altitude of approximately 3400 feet, the rolling hills covered with the soothing green of coffee plantations have received it the sobriquet, ‘coffee country’. Feel the gentle breeze of countryside serenity as you take a trip back to the bygone era of Chikmagalur. Built in 1870, the coffee plantation’s driveway is lined with magnificent oak trees, at the end of which is the plantation house. Marvel at the incredible view of a long alley of beautiful coffee plantations.