A family-owned eco heritage stay in the misty hills of Coorg — mornings that begin with birdsong and the smell of fresh Arabica, evenings that end at the bonfire.
Est. 1993Run by Jyothsna & Nanjunda AppaiahEco heritage stay@vanasthala · 7.4K followers
Chelavara Village
"We built this place so guests could wake up to mist over the coffee bushes, drink a fresh-brewed cup on the verandah, and feel — if only for a few days — what it means to belong to this land."
Nestled in Chelavara Village on the slopes of Karada, Coorg Heritage Inn sits within working coffee and spice estates. Mornings here begin with birdsong and the smell of fresh Arabica. Evenings glow with bonfire light and the call of the forest.
Plantation walks at dawn, home-style Kodava meals, forest trails into the hills, and bonfire evenings when the mist rolls in from the ghats.
Where coffee blooms and pepper climbs the morning
Step into our working plantation at first light, when the air smells of coffee blossom and wet earth. Walk the rows of arabica bushes and trace pepper vines up their host trees.
Food that tastes like it was made for family
Meals are cooked the way they are in every Kodava home — freshly ground masalas, pandi curry slow-cooked in kachampuli, akki rotti pressed by hand. Jyothsna's kitchen is the heart of this place.
The forest begins where the property ends
Chelavara sits on the edge of the Western Ghats. Follow the trails through shola forest, spot endemic birds at dawn, and let the silence of the Ghats do what no spa could.
Evenings by the fire, under a sky thick with stars
When the Coorg night cools and the mist settles in the valley, gather around the bonfire. No programme, no schedule — just the fire, the stories, and the night.
Each room opens onto coffee estates, spice gardens, or the forest edge — with Coorg's misty mornings at your doorstep. Rates vary by season, room and meal plan, so we share them personally.
Our signature stay — teak furniture, Kodava wall art, and a private sit-out with an uninterrupted view over the coffee estate.
Step out your door into a lush spice garden — the morning air carries cardamom, pepper, and the cool breath of the Western Ghats.
Tucked where the estate gives way to the treeline — night sounds, cool air, and the feeling of sleeping at the edge of a forest.
Two interconnected rooms, a private verandah, and a garden area where children can play while parents watch the estate from cane chairs.
The plantation at dawn, rooms that open onto the Ghats, forest paths wrapped in mist, and evenings lit by the bonfire — every frame from Chelavara Village.
Every photograph on this page was taken at Coorg Heritage Inn, Chelavara Village
Four ways to spend your days here. Tell us which one sounds like your trip and we'll build the rest around it.
Wake to mist over the coffee bushes. Walk the estate, eat home-cooked Kodava meals, and let the hills do the rest.
Enquire for rates →A private stay in our Heritage Room with candlelight dinners, a plantation walk at dawn, and waterfall picnics.
Enquire for rates →The hills at their most alive — waterfalls roaring, coffee blooming, and the air thick with cardamom and rain.
Enquire for rates →Bring the whole family — estate walks, bonfire nights, local sightseeing, and simple meals that feel like home.
Enquire for rates →Distances below are approximate — we can arrange guided day trips to all of them. Just ask at check-in.
A dramatic twin cascade plunging through the coffee and spice plantations.
Cross the Cauvery by coracle to spend the morning with the Forest Department's elephants.
The Kodava kings' favourite sunset perch, overlooking green valleys and distant peaks.
The largest Tibetan settlement in India, home to the Namdroling Golden Temple.
The source of the sacred River Cauvery on the Brahmagiri Hills, with sweeping views.
Sacred falls on the Lakshmana Tirtha river, set in dense forest.
Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — tiger territory, wild elephants and rich birdlife.
Tour a working estate and see the full journey from cherry to cup.
We can arrange guided day trips to all of the above
"Woke up to mist and coffee — the Appaiah family made us feel like we were visiting relatives, not a resort."
"The plantation walk at dawn was unforgettable. Food was authentic and absolutely delicious. We'll be back."
"Eco-conscious, genuinely warm hosts, and the most peaceful two nights I've had in years. A treasure of Coorg."
Reach Jyothsna and Nanjunda Appaiah directly — by phone, WhatsApp, or email. This is a family-run inn, and every enquiry gets a personal response.
Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Home-style meals available; airport and station transfers can be arranged.
Chelavara Village, Karada, Coorg, Karnataka — nestled within the coffee and spice estates of South Coorg.
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The mist over the estate, the call of forest birds at dawn, the warmth of a Kodava home — just one call away.