Misty Western Ghats hills at sunrise over coffee estates near Sakleshpur

The GreenStay · Homestay in Sakleshpur, Karnataka

Reconnect with Nature.

Wake up to mist rolling over coffee estates, birdsong for an alarm and a cup of filter coffee on the balcony. A peaceful homestay near Sakleshpur with home-cooked Malnad meals, high in the Western Ghats.

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★★★★★ 4.9
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About The GreenStay

Lush greenery, early morning dew, bird chirps and complete silence. A nature lover's paradise, far from the bustling crowds — made for soul healing.

The GreenStay villa with terracotta roofs and paved courtyard
Aerial view of The GreenStay surrounded by Western Ghats forest
From above: just us & the forest

A picturesque homestay, nestled in the lap of nature.

The GreenStay sits in Kallahalli village, surrounded by hills, waterfalls, beautiful valleys, spring-water streams, and coffee and cardamom estates. It's the perfect homestay in Sakleshpur to relax and unwind — without compromising on the comforts of a hotel.

Expect peaceful relaxation, authentic home-cooked meals and adventurous days that re-energise you. A stream flows nearby, the view point is just steps away, and our caretaker Pavan cooks the kind of food guests write home about.

0Rooms incl. a dormitory
0Guests at full house
0Home-cooked meals a day
0From Bengaluru, roughly

A day at The GreenStay

From the first bird call
to the last ember.

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Hornbill in misty rainforest at dawn
6:30am

Birdsong for an alarm

Dew on every leaf, mist in the valley and the forest waking up around you.

Filter coffee on a balcony overlooking misty hills
7:30am

Coffee, from coffee country

Morning coffee or tea on the balcony while the hills slowly clear.

Lemon rice, curd rice, evening snacks and neer dosa from the homestay kitchen
9:00am

Malnad breakfast

Fresh, home-style plates from our kitchen. Vegetarian and non-veg.

A clear forest stream through a plantation
11:00am

Walk to the stream

A spring-fed stream runs close by, through coffee and cardamom.

Waterfall in a Western Ghats rainforest
2:00pm

Chase a waterfall

Mallalli, Mookana Mane, Bisle — day trips that end in spray and rainbows.

Table tennis at The GreenStay
5:00pm

Games & snacks

Evening snacks with coffee, then volleyball, cricket, badminton or table tennis.

Bonfire under a starry sky outside the homestay
8:00pm

Bonfire under the stars

Dinner, a crackling fire and a sky full of stars. No traffic. Just crickets.

…and tomorrow,
we do it all again.

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The stay

Rooms that open
onto the hills.

A newly built Malnad-style villa with red-tiled roofs, wide verandas and wooden-frame beds. Four bedrooms and a dormitory — perfect for families, friend groups and offsites of up to 30.

Bedroom with balcony and forest view
Balcony BedroomForest views from the doorway
Loft bedroom with wooden ceiling
Loft RoomVaulted wooden ceilings
Double bed with fresh linen
Double RoomCrisp linen, warm light
The GreenStay villa with terracotta roofs among the trees
The Whole VillaBook a room — or the entire house
  • 4 bedrooms + 1 dormitory
  • 25–30 guests on sharing
  • TV in every room & dining hall
  • Airtel, Jio & BSNL coverage
  • Nightly bonfire included
  • Good road right to the gate
  • Check-in 12 noon · out 11 am
  • Swing, verandas & open lawns

From our kitchen

Malnad flavours,
cooked like home.

A fixed Malnad-style menu, cooked fresh three times a day, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Think idli-vada or poori for breakfast, neer dosa, lemon rice and curd rice, and biryani from the pot. Morning coffee, evening snacks and a dinner worth staying up for. Tell us about dietary needs in advance and we'll happily work around them.

Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerVeg & Non-vegEvening snacksBBQ on requestKitchen 7 am – 10:30 pm
“Pavan is a good cook and made our stay a memorable one with good food!”— Rashmi Reddy
Idli, vada, sambar and coconut chutney breakfast at The GreenStay
Poori with potato palya and chutney, home-cooked breakfast
Pot of home-cooked biryani at The GreenStay, Sakleshpur

Things to do

Slow days. Playful evenings.

Trekking

Trails all around — ask our caretaker for directions.

Cycling

Breezy rides past coffee estates.

Volleyball

Open lawns made for teams.

Cricket

The weekend classic, hill-style.

Badminton

Rally in the evening breeze.

Frisbee

Toss it across the grounds.

Campfire

Every night, included in your tariff.

Table Tennis

Under the covered veranda.

Chess

Slow games on slow evenings.

Carrom

The family favourite, always.

Around Sakleshpur

The Western Ghats,
on your doorstep.

Sakleshpur is one of Karnataka's most loved hill stations — breezy drives through forest and coffee, a paradise for trekkers, and waterfalls that come alive in the monsoon.

Sea of clouds over Western Ghats ridges
Viewpoint

Bisle Ghat View Point

Panoramic views over lush valleys and towering hills — magical at sunrise and sunset.

Hiker on misty green grassland hills
Trek

Patla Betta

A moderate trail through dense forest to a summit with breathtaking views.

Tall waterfall in rainforest
Waterfall

Mallalli Falls

Plunging about 200 feet into a rocky gorge, wrapped in forest and mist.

Waterfall amid Sakleshpur greenery
Hidden gem

Mookana Mane Falls

A short trek through coffee plantations to a pristine cascade and natural pool.

Star-shaped hilltop fort at golden hour
Heritage

Manjarabad Fort

A star-shaped hilltop fort with sweeping views across the ranges.

Stone railway bridge across a misty forested valley
Iconic

Yedakumeri Bridge

The legendary railway route through tunnels, bridges and monsoon waterfalls.

Temple gopuram amid forested hills
Pilgrimage

Kukke Subramanya

A revered temple surrounded by hills and rivers — serene and spiritual.

Ripe coffee cherries with dew
All around

Coffee & Cardamom Estates

Step out of your room and into the plantations that surround us.

Also nearby Gavi Betta · Kumara Parvatha · Kaginahare Meadows

When to visit

Every season has
its own magic.

15°–25°C

The ideal time to explore. Cool, pleasant days and landscapes at their greenest after the rains — perfect for treks to Bisle, Manjarabad Fort and local festivals like Sakleshpur Habba.

★ Best time to visit
Up to 35°C

A favourite for families escaping the city heat. Plan treks for early mornings and late afternoons, then laze on the veranda through the warm middle of the day.

☀ Family holidays
20°–32°C

Sakleshpur turns into a rain-soaked emerald paradise. Waterfalls roar, fog fills the valleys. Pack for rain and slippery roads — and flip on to feel it.

☔ For rain lovers

Films

See it, before you feel it.

Guest stories

4.9 ★★★★★from 665+ reviews on Google
“
Our stay here was extremely pleasant and a great experience! There is a stream that flows nearby and the view from this place is gorgeous.
Rashmi Reddy★★★★★
Had been here with my family for a 3 day stay. Food served was delicious. Nearby stream and coffee plantations, table tennis, badminton and indoor games. Rooms were clean.
Jagadish Reddy★★★★★
Nice place in the middle of nature. Silent and no disturbance around. Ideal for a weekend outing. Food was tasty and staff were helpful.
Swamy Rh★★★★★
Nice location. Newly constructed homestay. Clean rooms. Good service. Easy access road, view point is excellent. Looking forward to coming again.
Raveendra Muniyappa★★★★★

Tariff

One simple price.
Everything included.

Per person · per night
₹2,500–₹3,000

Stay + three home-cooked meals. Not applicable in December.

  • Accommodation
  • Three meals — fixed Malnad menu
  • Morning coffee / tea
  • Evening snacks with coffee / tea
  • Bonfire every night
  • Outdoor & indoor games
👶 Under 5: free 🧒 5–10 yrs: 50% 🚗 Driver stay + food: ₹1,000 📅 Weekday & group discounts

Not included: extra meals or starters, 4×4 jeep for hill trips, trekking, breakages.

Plan & estimate your trip

Pick your dates and group — we'll prefill a WhatsApp message for you.

Adults10+ yrs
2
Children5–10 yrs
0
Little onesUnder 5 · free
0
1 night₹5,000 – ₹6,000
Estimate only · final quote confirmed by the host

Sakleshpur travel guide

How to reach our
homestay in Sakleshpur.

Sakleshpur is a hill town in Hassan district, Karnataka, at about 950 m in the Western Ghats. It's coffee, cardamom and pepper country, a classic weekend getaway from Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru.

  1. BengaluruStart
  2. KunigalNH75
  3. ChannarayapatnaNH75
  4. HassanNH75
  5. SakleshpurHill town
  6. The GreenStayKallahalli

≈ 240–260 km from BengaluruGood road to the gateWe share a live location pin on WhatsApp

By road

From Bengaluru, take the Bengaluru–Mangaluru highway (NH75) through Kunigal, Channarayapatna and Hassan to Sakleshpur. From Mysuru, drive up via Hassan. From Mangaluru, climb the Shiradi Ghat on NH75. In the monsoon, drive the ghat sections slowly and start early.

By train

Sakleshpur railway station sits on the scenic Bengaluru–Hassan–Mangaluru line, one of India's most beautiful rail routes through the Ghats. Hire a cab or auto from the station, and message us your arrival time for directions.

By air

Mangaluru International Airport is the nearest airport, followed by Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Both have taxis for the drive to Sakleshpur.

Why choose a homestay in Sakleshpur over a resort?

A homestay puts you inside the Malnad landscape rather than looking at it. At The GreenStay you eat what the region eats, cooked fresh three times a day. You wake up among coffee and cardamom estates with a spring-fed stream nearby. Groups can book the whole villa and have it to themselves. And instead of a reception desk, you get a caretaker who knows the local trails, waterfalls and viewpoints.

  • Ideal for family holidays, friend groups, corporate offsites and couples who want quiet.
  • Stay length 2 nights is perfect for a weekend; 3–4 nights to see Bisle, Mallalli Falls and Manjarabad Fort without rushing.
  • Pack walking shoes, a light jacket for misty evenings, and rain gear from June to September.
  • Book ahead for long weekends and festival dates. Message us on WhatsApp for quick confirmation.

Good to know

Questions,
answered.

Coffee cherries with dew
How many guests can stay?

We have 5 rooms of varied capacity and can host up to 30 guests on multiple sharing. 27 guests sleep on wooden-frame beds, and we can add 5–6 floor beds.

How far is it from Bengaluru?

Approximately 240–260 km, depending on where you start. The road is in good shape all the way to the property's gate.

Is the food vegetarian or non-vegetarian?

Both. Our menu is mostly Malnad dishes. Let us know about any dietary restrictions when you book, and our cook will accommodate requests within reasonable limits.

Can we order extra food or a barbecue?

We accept advance orders for veg and non-veg starters — ask for the menu card ahead of time, as we're in a remote area. Barbecue is a paid add-on: we provide marinated chicken, a stand, charcoal and utensils; guests cook it themselves.

Is there mobile network?

Yes, Airtel, Jio and BSNL have decent coverage, though signal can vary because of the hills and may drop during heavy monsoon weather.

Do you arrange guided treks?

There are many trekking spots nearby. We don't provide guides, but our caretaker can give directions to accessible areas.

Can we cook our own meals?

Yes, self-cooking is available when you book the entire villa and no other guests are staying.

What are the kitchen hours?

7:00 AM to 10:30 PM. There's no night service, as our staff start early to prepare the next day's food.

What is the tariff?

₹2,500–₹3,000 per person per night, including accommodation, three home-cooked meals, morning coffee or tea, evening snacks, bonfire and games. Children under 5 stay free and children aged 5–10 pay 50%. Driver stay with food is ₹1,000. This tariff does not apply in December.

What is the best time to visit Sakleshpur?

October to February is the best time, with cool 15–25°C days and green landscapes. March to May suits family holidays, and June to September is the monsoon, when waterfalls are at their fullest.

Come stay with us

The hills are
calling.

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