Skanda Homestay

Overview

Skanda Homestay is a beautiful cottage that is more than a 100 years old and is located in Thithimathi in Coorg. The cottage is set amidst a 300 acre coffee plantation and is an ideal place for families, friends, or couples who are looking for a relaxing and quiet break. The rooms at the cottage are all well maintained and and have a rustic touch which are coupled with modern amenities.

The homestay has a lot of greenery and one can experience the life in a plantation perfectly here. It offers several activities to its guests to indulge in which include trekking, fishing, and bird watching. The hosts of the homestay are also welcoming and friendly which only add to the experience overall.

How To Get Here

Skanda Homestay is located in a small village in Coorg and hence guests coming in can take a bus to Madikeri from where there will be a local bus to take guests to Thithimathi. Guests can also travel via their private cars. If you are looking for train and flight options, the Mysore Railway Station is 78 km away, the Kannur Railway Station is 156 km away. The flight options are flying to Calicut International Airport which is 175 km away and the Mangalore International Airport which is 218 km away.

Rooms And Amenities Offered

The homestay comes with a total of 6 rooms and they all are Deluxe rooms which have been decorated in an elegant yet homely fashion. The amenities that come with the homestay include housekeeping, wireless internet, laundry services, and power back up. Delicious home cooked meals are also served in the dining room.

The heritage homestay has a lot of open space with a beautiful garden and manicured lawns, as well as a badminton court. The entire home has been decorated to create a warm atmosphere with tasteful reading nooks and a dining area, as well as a recreational room equipped with modern games. Guests can also enjoy sitting outside on the verandah which is surrounded by lush green.

Activities On Site

The homestay has several recreational activities to offer to its guests. One can go on a walk around the plantation or cycle around. There are trekking trails which can be explored, as well as a badminton court.One could also opt to just sit back and relax with a book. There is also a room which has indoor games and guests can also go to the lake located nearby and fish there.

The homestay also makes arrangements for a campfire and barbeque nights, on the request of the guests. You could also opt for a fireside dinner or a candlelight dinner. There is also a rich flora and fauna diversity in the plantation and bird watching is a favourite activity with more than 300 species of birds visiting the area.

Things To Keep In Mind

• The hosts of the homestay would prefer if guests refrained from playing loud music or making too much noise post 9 PM as that would disturb the animals and the surrounding environment
• The homestay is located in a secluded location and access to shops and restaurants is limited and not easily accessible
• It is recommended that guests carry their own personal medication that they may require.
• A TV is available in the common area
• An extra charge is levied if guests avail laundry services