6 Best Homestays Of Karnataka

If you have to know the real culture and food of Karnataka, you should be at the Homestays. Nowadays, Homestays make much more money than hotels in Karnataka as they are calm, sophisticated and private.

Since the estate owners take care of Homestays, it is secure, food is always homemade and gives one a resort feel.

Ask the Bangaloreans, specially, the software lot as their weekend getaways to Shimoga, Chikmagalur and Sakleshpur ghats will be with the homestay bookings.

The Kannada families of these homestays are very hospitable, educated and quite well to do. Today, I shall rate the best homestays of Karnataka to help travellers worldwide have a pleasant experience down South of India.

Why Homestays?

• Because they are always amidst the greenery of valleys and very scenic.
• The house members never disturb you like the Hotel staff
• Rooms are simple, clean and are many in number.
• Food is authentic and healthy or most of the time cooked as per traveller's choice.
• Very reasonable in terms of pricing.

6 Best Homestays According To Travelendura:

Swasta - Taken care by a family of Doctors, this place became our favourite in Sakleshpur. The couple were friendly and the food, needless to say, was best of the best. We were served Bisi Bele Bath and Poori, spicy for the freezing Sakleshpur climate. Kokkum juice served before meals was very rejuvenating. This place reminded us of Mungaru Male. 

Biligali - Chikmagalur is best for trekkers and mountaineers, Biligali in Chikmagalur is one of the coolest homestays of Karnataka. I call it coolest because the owner couple are very friendly and entertaining. They have many pet dogs, from Beagle to Boxer, all welcome you as a family. I cannot forget their evening snacks (Bondas and Bajjis), very tasty, very spicy. They also make good Akki Roti (Rice Pancakes) and Bamboo pickles.

Kolavara - Shimoga is also famous for Homestays and Kolavara is one such close to many wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls etc. The homestay is beautiful and antique. Food is also worth a mention as they prepare many authentic Shimoga food. They can accommodate upto 10 members. 

Navilgallu - Very hot Vegetable Biriyani and Rasams. Navilgallu is beautiful as it is surrounded by lush greenery of Paddy fields. It is close to Kuppali, our famous Kuvempu's birth place.

Iruppu - One of the reasonably priced homestays of Karnataka. The Coorg estate is very close to Iruppu waterfalls and best in the budget. Iruppu estate is a Coffee estate.

Gabadi - The Dum Aloo Biriyani is my reminder of Gabadi. The couple took a good care of our group and prepared delicious food. We loved the house and surroundings situated at the Sharavati backwaters. A must see place for photographers and nature lovers.