Ajjanamane Homestay, Shimoga: To Unwind In Nature!

True to its English translation as ‘Grandfather’s home’, Ajjanamane homestay, Shimoga flaunts the traditional style in its making and its spirit. The Ajjanamane homestay is located in the Talavata village near Sagara in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. The homestay is the ideal place not only to unwind but also to commune with nature.

Ajjanamane Homestay, Shimoga. Source Ajjanamane

Ajjanamane homestay rooms

The rooms in the Ajjanamane homestay are named after the elements—earth, air, and water—thereby authenticating the property’s touch with nature. The homestay brings about all the goodness of old-world charm, wherein tradition amalgamates with modern comforts in each room. Furthermore, the rooms are aesthetically furnished, and the natural beauty outside complements the overall look and feel of each room.

‘Earth’ can accommodate up to six guests at a time, the biggest room measuring 600 sq. ft. with six single beds.
‘Air’ can accommodate up to four guests at a time, measuring 400 sq. ft. with four single beds.
‘Water’ can accommodate up to four guests at a time, measuring 400 sq. ft. with four single beds.

Hence, the rooms are suitable for guests who visit in groups and are ideal for couples as well. The amenities in the rooms include a wardrobe, private bathroom, terrace gazebo, private garden, mini fridge, study table with chair, and 24-hour hot water supply.

Facilities in Ajjanamane Homestay

Tariff is of all meal plan
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Indoor & Outdoor games
Laundry
Garden walk

Food at Ajjanamane

Ajjanamane offers only vegetarian food. Vegan and Jain food can also be arranged if guests request it at the time of booking. However, smoking, alcohol, and non-vegetarian food are strictly prohibited on the homestay’s premises.

In and around Ajjanamane

The indoors of the traditionally styled homestay consist of a foyer or ‘Chitte’ and the central courtyard or Thotti, as well as the kitchen and the utility area. The aesthetic ambience of the foyer invites you to engage in conversations. The courtyard allows you to enjoy viewing the sun, moon, and stars from within the homestay. You could also use the kitchen to show forth your culinary skills. The outdoors consists of the backyard and the front yard to complete the homestay. The vegetable garden, where veggies are sourced for the food cooked for the guests, is found in the backyard. In the front yard are areca nut and coconut trees, which give you a farm feel. You can also play badminton on the clay court. Additionally, Ajjanamane also recommends walking, cycling on the village roads and local trekking as well.

How to reach Ajjanamane Homestay

Ajjanamane Homestay is 23 km from Sagara and 93 km from Shimoga.

By road

If you are not driving down by your own vehicle, many government and private buses run to Sagara. Once you’ve reached Sagara, you can hire a cab to Ajjanamane. However, there are fewer buses from Talaguppa to Ajjanamane.

By train

There are trains from Bangalore to Talaguppa and Sagara from where you can head to Ajjanamane. The homestay also offers pick-up and drop-off from and to Talaguppa and Sagara at a nominal additional charge.