Aldur, Chikmagalur 577 111 India
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Kerehaklu is our home. It’s a green haven tucked away in the Western Ghats – a UNESCO World Heritage site – which will inspire you to gather yourself, unwind and create. The plantation is spread across 275 acres and is a 15 minute drive from the closest village of Aldur, making it a secluded getaway. Kerehaklu is densely populated with diverse species of flora and fauna which can be seen and heard at any point. It is the ideal place to take things at your own pace and de-stress. The space and activities radiate comfort and allow you to calm yourself away from all the commotion.
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My stay at Kerehaklu was wonderful in so many ways. The hosts, Ajoy and Pranoy, a father-son duo, were so warm and interesting; the forest so pristine; the staff (Raju and Bhagya) always happy to provide steaming cups of coffee and cook excellent food (make sure to ask for neer dosas). The drive around with Ajoy and coffee walk with Pranoy were stellar and their commitment to the plantation and the forest is obvious for anyone to see. Would highly recommend. P.S.: Kiwi (their sweet puppy) is very, very cute <3
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Responded 27 Apr 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay here with us. We are glad to hear that you had a pleasant and comfortable stay. With our very best wishes to you.
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This beautiful coffee plantation, tucked away in Chikmagalur, is a gem. Ajoy and Pranoy are the most wonderful hosts, warm and welcoming, with the best stories about the forest and about coffee. A special mention here to Kiwi, Pranoy's extremely cute dog, is only right. We most definitely recommend Kerehaklu to anyone looking to immerse themselves in nature and to drink excellent coffee. We also saw a bit of a bison.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Responded 25 Apr 2021
Many thanks for reviewing your visit to Kerehaklu and we are happy to note that you had a comfortable stay here. With our very best wishes to you from all of us here at Kerehaklu!
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Nestled on a hill about half an hour out of Chikmagalur, Kerehaklu is a tremendously organic ecosystem. While it is a coffee plantation, its surrounding forest, trails, caves and streams constitute an independent natural ecosystem of its own. There are plenty of bison, drongos and several thousand species of flora and fauna in and around the property. Almost all the trails make a great workout for the city gopher. Ajoy and Pranoy (a very friendly father and son duo who collectively run the plantation), make the stay very comfortable and enjoyable. They both are some of the nicest people in these parts and really know their stuff when it comes to coffee and the ways of the forest. Several stories emerge if you're lucky to spend an evening with them. Ajoy took us on a jeep…
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Ajoy Thipaiah, Owner at Kerehaklu
Responded 25 Apr 2021
Thank you for taking the time to send in your review and impressions of your stay here with us. We are happy to note that you did enjoy your stay here with us. With our very best wishes to you from all of us here.
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Me and my husband stayed at Kerehaklu for 3 nights and 2 days and we didn’t want to come back after that! If you are looking for escaping into nature, this is your place! Great rustic accommodation and delicious food! There are only 4 cottages in this property, so it’s like you have the whole place to yourself... you are surrounded by fresh air, chirping birds and solitude.. they have great trails within their property to take long walks. Ajoy is a great host and he had so many stories to share on the jeep ride that he took us on.. It was a great stay for us and we forward look to returning back again!
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Ajoy Thipaiah, Owner at Kerehaklu
Responded 12 Apr 2021
Many thanks for reviewing your stay here with us at Kerehaklu and we are happy to note you had a pleasant stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us we look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes.
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It was such a great experience. Both Ajoy and Pranoy are great hosts. We already miss the food we had there. It was so good. The estate is so beautiful. They have an option of 5 self guided trails . We would definitely like to visit the place again.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Ajoy Thipaiah, Owner at Kerehaklu
Responded 11 Apr 2021
Thank you very much for the kind sentiments that you have expressed in your review. We are also very glad to note that you enjoyed your stay here with us. With warm regards.
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Kerehaklu is easily one of the favourite places I've been to in all my years of traveling. It's hard to fault anything really. Ajoy is a very gracious host who ensures everything is perfectly managed on the property. The rooms are clean and cosy. The food is especially good - home made and authentic, it leaves you happy at the end of each meal. The property is breathtaking. 270+ acres of coffee plantation which feels like a plush forest. We went in the middle of a very hot summer and could take walks at noon without breaking a sweat. The best part is that there are many kms of trails which are marked out and easy for anyone to access. This is one place I can't wait to go back to!
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Ajoy Thipaiah, Owner at Kerehaklu
Responded 11 Apr 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to Kerehaklu and the very kind sentiments you have expressed. We are glad to note that you had a comfortable stay here. With our very best wishes to both of you from all of us here.
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I visited Kerehaklu with my family in early 2021 to take a break from the city. We booked two cottages - they were clean and well-maintained, exactly what we needed after the long drive to Chickmanglur. The cottages provide a brilliant view of the estate. Waking up to the sounds of birds chirping was every bit as incredible as we expected it to be. The food (and coffee! - but more on that later) was delicious. We were offered hot meals (thanks to Mr Raju and Ms Bhagya) - rice, dal, sabzi, fruits and a dessert were typically on offer. Beverages such as coffee and tea were also available on order. The best part about Kerehaklu were the treks and tours. The host - Mr Ajoy - provided an informational pamphlet on the treks that visitors could take while staying there, ordered…
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Response from Ajoy Thipaiah, Owner at Kerehaklu
Responded 29 Mar 2021
Thank you very much for the very kind sentiments that you have expressed in your review. We are indeed glad that you enjoyed your stay here with us. Our very best wishes to you and the family.
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My partner and I did a 3N4D stay at Kerehaklu during my birthday week. It's a beautiful property nestled amidst a coffee estate, and the slightly elevated rooms lend the feel of staying in a tree house. If you're a nature lover, it's the perfect place to be as you wake up to the chirping of birds and beautiful sunshine. It's definitely not a place for people wary of co-habiting with insects like lizards and spiders [we weren't :)], as you're literally living in the middle of a forest. There are trails around that you can explore too. Ajoy is a very warm and terrific host. We really enjoyed the one-hour open jeep safari, where he drove us through the forest explaining the nitty gritties of the coffee plants and the history of the region. Special mention to Raju and his wife, who…
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Ajoy Thipaiah, Owner at Kerehaklu
Responded 29 Mar 2021
Thank you for reviewing your stay with us here at Kerehaklu and are glad to note that you enjoyed your visit and are also very grateful for the kind remarks that you have made therein. With our warm regards to both of you.
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We have stayed in many homestays and there's no contest that Kerehaklu is the best! So what's so special about this place? Only 4 cottages nestled among coffee plantation, awesome simple freshly cooked food, the hosts give us a lively, lovely,engaging informal tour of the vast estate abutting a forest. One is free to contemplate,restrospect for oneself. With a blink of an eye, I will go back to this pristine place. Many many thanks to Ajoy,Prannoy and Raju Shaila Chavaly
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Response from Ajoy Thipaiah, Owner at Kerehaklu
Responded 11 Mar 2021
Thank you for the very kind sentiments that you have expressed. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay here with us and it was pleasure hosting all of you. With our very best wishes.
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We went out to Kerehaklu to spend some time together. The ambiance and experience elevated the romantic experience we had. We had a lot of fun time exploring the estate and plantation. The tranquility of the place, the surrounding birds and the sound of the stream as you walk through the estate is an amazing experience. The food was super tasty and homemade, hence did not feel guilty about stuffing ourselves. I would recommend this place as a getaway for the weekend. Cell reception is poor, but this only helps us connect with each other and spend time with nature.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Ajoy Thipaiah, Owner at Kerehaklu
Responded 28 Jan 2021
Thank you for taking time off to review your visit to Kerehaklu. We are glad to note that you had a comfortable stay. With our best wishes.
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IndiaKarnatakaChikkamagaluru DistrictChikmagalur
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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