The valley below the homestay at dawn, ridge after ridge of Western Ghats forest fading into mist

Sakleshpur · Western Ghats · Karnataka

The GreenStay

Twelve acres of coffee and cardamom on a hillside in Hassan district. The forest begins at the veranda, and at night, the stream is often the loudest sound.

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A two-storey, tile-roofed homestay among tall trees on the estate

The house

Built facingthe weather

Deep verandas on every side, so you can sit out through a downpour and stay dry. The rooms open towards the valley; the kitchen faces the plantation, and something is always on the stove.

Estate

Coffee, pepper and cardamom

Rooms

Four, all en suite

Meals

Three meals daily, included

Nearest town

Sakleshpur, 30 minutes

Through the house

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The homestay seen from the road below, standing above a green slope of coffee and pepper

The Green Stay · Twelve acres · Kallahalli

Step outside

Now stepback

And look beyond

The house is onlythe beginning

Beyond the garden, the landscape opens up.

Beyond the veranda

Into theforest

The railway trek at The Green Stay, Sakleshpur

01 · Full day · Guided

The railway trek

The Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya line runs through the Ghats on more than fifty bridges and through a string of tunnels. A guided walk along the route is one of the area's best-known treks.

Grassland walks at The Green Stay, Sakleshpur

02 · Half day · On foot

Grassland walks

Above the tree line, the forest gives way to rolling grassland, with the ranges beyond. Follow a local guide along the quieter trails.

The stream and the waterfalls at The Green Stay, Sakleshpur

03 · Below the house · Seasonal

The stream and the waterfalls

A stream runs through the bottom of the property, and the district's waterfalls are a short drive away. Both are loudest between June and September.

Coffee, pepper and cardamom at The Green Stay, Sakleshpur

04 · One hour · On the estate

Coffee, pepper and cardamom

The plantation starts at the edge of the veranda — coffee beneath shade trees, with pepper vines climbing their trunks. Walk through it with someone who grew up here.

The veranda swing at The Green Stay, Sakleshpur

05 · Any time · No effort required

The veranda swing

A plank on two chains beneath the porch roof, facing the valley. Often the most-used spot on the property.

Bonfire after dark at The Green Stay, Sakleshpur

06 · Every night · Included

Bonfire after dark

Lit in the open ground in front of the house once the evening cools. It is included with your stay and made for lingering after dark.

Table tennis and indoor games at The Green Stay, Sakleshpur

07 · All day · Included

Table tennis and indoor games

There is a table-tennis table indoors and a badminton court out front — useful when the rain settles in between June and September.

Twelve acres, from above at The Green Stay, Sakleshpur

08 · The whole property

Twelve acres, from above

One roof, one road in and forest in every direction. This is the place you will be calling home.

The table

Three meals,no menu

Malnad cooking, made in the house kitchen: akki rotti and chutney in the morning, rice with two curries for lunch, and a fried snack with evening coffee. It is served when ready, and there is always more.

Meals are vegetarian by default, with non-vegetarian dishes on request. Tell us about allergies or preferences when booking so the kitchen can plan accordingly.

Home-cookedFixed menuVegetarian and non-vegetarianFilter coffee, always
Plates of lemon rice, curd salad, fried snacks and neer dosa with chutney
The long wooden dining table in the house, laid and waiting

Rates and inclusions

Your stay, meals included

2,500– ₹3,000

per person per night

Includes three meals daily. Rates differ in December and peak season; Monday–Thursday stays and larger groups receive a discount.

Children under 5Complimentary
Children 5–1050% of adult rate
Drivers₹1,000 with basic meals

Check-in

12 noon

Check-out

11 am

Included in the rate

  • Three home-cooked meals daily (fixed menu)
  • Morning and evening drinks with snacks
  • Bonfire in the evening
  • Indoor games, table tennis and badminton
  • Parking on the property

Not included

  • Additional meals and starters
  • 4×4 jeep hire for hill trips or treks
  • Breakages and damage

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