Best Homestays In Karnataka

Tourism has 3 main components which are transport, food and accommodation
A Homestay provides a tourist with all these facilities at much cheaper cost. Karnataka is privileged to have the sahyadri range of western ghats, making it a beautiful tourist destination. Due to so many mesmerizing hill stations in the state, there are beautiful homestays with first class facilities, not to forget warm & courteous hospitality.

1) Honeyvale Estate Homestay (Chikmagalur)

Honeyvale Estate is a premier coffee plantation located at Kottigehara in the picturesque hill-station of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka state, India. Hill estates are a part of India’s colonial legacy and our estate is no exception. The estate is spread over 200 acres of rugged mountain terrain, which is home to some rare flora and fauna. The lush green coffee plantation along with cardamom jungle, pepper vines and aromatic vanilla garden infuses in you a sense of awe for Mother Nature. The beautiful view of the 115-year old  Homestay In Chikmagalur and Honeyvale Duplex Cottage with its surrounding plantation, peaks and valley is a sight that never fails to impress the visitor.

Rated Excellent By The Guests On TripAdvisor 
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2) Devangi Atithya Homestay (Shimoga)

 Every part of this Homestay In Shimoga takes you back to the era of finest Kannada literature, penned by the great poet of Karnataka, KuVemPu. It was here that the great poet penned down his immortal verses in the solitude of this greenery. Relive the history as 'Devangi'-Atithya houses a collection of rare photographs and innumerable historical artifacts belonging to KuVemPu and other notable personalities of the bygone era.

 Rated Excellent By The Guests On TripAdvisor 
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3) NyritVilla Homestay (Sakleshpur)

 Nyritvilla, originally a private estate bungalow, belongs to a coffee planter who has now opened his doors for you. This luxurious bungalow is surrounded by coffee and pepper plantation making it just perfect for those who crave to be amidst the serene atmosphere. located in the embracing Western Ghats, The accommodation at this sakleshpur homestay is very comfortable, spacious & luxurious.The villa is clean, cozy & tastefully furnished. Enjoy acres of mind space inside the villa, breathe in the fresh air and listen to the birds chirping outside the villa as you open the doors.

 Rated Excellent By The Guests On TripAdvisor 
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4) Athithi Homestay (Chikmagalur)

When the concept of hospitality is taking a new perspective when this mind set is definitely bent on bit of luxury without making a big dent in the pocket, the best choice is incontrovertibly Athithi
Luxury is not a strange word now. Come to Athithi, come to a life of opulent splendor. The lifestyle here is associated with gameful trekking rest, sightseeing and a melange of other heart filling experiences.Another Homestay in chikmagalur, lets the traveler to explore and find out about the glorious history and the vibrant present day pleasures. 

 Rated Excellent By The Guests On TripAdvisor 
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5) Brain Hunt Holiday Home (Coorg)

‘Brain Hunt Holiday Home’ is a farm holiday which is 400 Mtrs from Irpu. You will have the experience of staying in a traditional Coorg Home. A trek to the nearby hill and a walk inside the forest are the additional attractions. Enjoy the plantation walks and a hot cup of coffee after that will relieve you of all the tension.This Home Stay Near Irpu Falls is a perfect get away from the busy city life. It is the perfect place for the homely atmosphere and the calm vacation. With the homely atmosphere you'll scarce imagine you are away on vacation. This place is very special place different from the normal places that one can stay on a holiday.

 Rated Excellent By The Guests On TripAdvisor 
http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g503697-d3654763-Reviews-Brain_Hunt_Holiday_Home-Kodagu_District_Karnataka.html

6) Chandramukuta Homestay (Chikmagalur)

Chandramukuta homestay located in Nethravathi Estate in Chikmaglur started in 2010 Jan has hosted more than thousand guests including few celebrity guests from its 25 month operations , in that 40% of the guests are repeated guests. Keeping the prime objective of giving its guest the experience of nature in the most original form and exposure to malnad culture and lifestyle .This chikmagalur homestay is one such experience that has been initiated by the owner of this homestay Dayanand makod who has created a homestay with all the modern comforts while still retaining the unique personality of the place.

 Rated Excellent By The Guests On TripAdvisor 
http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g297629-d4815278-Reviews-Chandramukuta_Home_Stay-Chikamagalur_Karnataka.html

7)  Bgrow Holiday Homes (Coorg)

Bgrows Holiday Homes is a group of well furnished Home Stays ( Villas ) under one management.

The Holiday Home offers facilities such as limited room service, laundry, taxi service, travel desk. Transfers and sightseeing are on request. In-house dining option serves homemade North and South Indian delicacies. Bgrows Holiday is one of the best homestays in Coorg and is ideal for those who want comforts of home rather than one room palace in a star hotel at serene environment of beautiful hill station.

TARIFF : Starts from Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 per Couple / Night including veg b/f & dinner. Exact tariff can be given on enquiry based on requirements.

 Rated Excellent By The Guests On TripAdvisor 
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How Homestays Have Become The New Picture Of Tourism

Overview

The number of tourists visiting India has increased manifold during the past few decades. Especially after the tourism attraction program of Incredible India, India is witnessing a large influx of tourists .Even our countrymen have also started coming out of their shells and visiting every nook and corner of the country.

This Picture Is Of  A Homestay In Shimoga known as Devangi Atithya Homestay

Not only foreign tourists, but even many local tourists prefer staying in the comfort of a homely environment where one is not bounded by so-called protocols. One can freely mingle with the local people, enjoy home made food and relax in the cosy comfort of a house away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The desire for such holidays has given rise to a new concept: Home Stay i.e. a home away from home. It has enabled tourists to enjoy their stay in these Home Stays and a scope to learn local culture and traditions. One can clearly say that these Home Stays definitely offer a home away from home feel. 

What is a Home Stay?

Home stays are houses inside farms or plantations in areas which are away from the town or city. People living in those areas have converted their farm houses, heritage houses or hill cottages with a view to accommodate a couple of guests. These guests can live in a homely atmosphere and get a chance to mingle with another local family who are mainly the host. At some places even more than one family are accommodated at one place. As per the guidelines set by Government of India, any Home Stay can have only 5 rooms at the maximum. 

Types of Home Stays

Depending upon the place, you can find different kinds of home stays. They are available near the beaches, in the plantations and even in some villages. Though the place may vary but the basic concept of Home Stays remains the same everywhere. While staying at those places, you can watch the fishermen going out to the sea for their catch or the labourers at work in the coffee, rubber or tea plantations. You can also get a chance to have a stay for a day or two in a boat houses and idle on the decks of boats, ride a bullock cart, plough a field with a tractor, join the labourers in the plantations and enjoy the local festivals. Besides offering local delicacies in their meals, some Home Stays also offer the guests to learn some local cuisines. 

What can we Expect in Home Stays?

As already said, Home Stays are quite different from hotels and lodges. Here one can expect the following things:

• Homely Comfort: Home Stays allows you freedom. It provides you a comfortable stay in a homely atmosphere. Here you can relax with your family members; play games or listen to music all in a homely atmosphere. It really refreshes you mentally as staying with your near ones is always pleasurable. Having an entire space for you and your family and enjoying home-made food along with a great vacation is definitely a great luxury in this fast paced world.


• Personal Care: Since there is only one family staying with the host, the guests are treated with utmost care and due attention is paid to their comforts.


• Mingle With People and Make New Friends: Staying in the Home Stays together with some other families with different culture and habits will give you a chance to know them better. It would become more enjoyable as it would be like a social gathering with only a few people to interact and know. All these would make your vacation a great fun.


• Lean new things: When you choose to stay in Home Stays, you get a better chance to mix with the local people and know more about their cultures and traditions.

Duties and Responsibilities of Guests in a Home Stay

Guests are expected to be amiable and cooperative. The guests should honour and value the sentiments of the hosts. They should never think that only monetary relation is there between the host and the hosts. Both should honour and respect one another. 

Conclusion

As you can see, home stays are a wonderful form of accommodation which provide all the facilities & services akin to what you have at your own house. You can thus stay in comfort without stretching your budget too much while on travel!