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  • Planters lifestyle in the Malnad region of Karnataka

    Estate and Plantation Homestays in Malnad

    The planters of the Malnad region in Karnataka are mostly estate owners of Arecanut, Coffee, Tea cultivation. Most of the planters in this region have inherited their property from their ancestors. A very small percentage of planters would be newcomers who are not from an agricultural background but chose it as a pursuit of their passion. The planters of this region are hard workers who have been tilling the land which is of hilly terrains. Commuting to these estates sometimes would be very tricky and tiresome. Still, their conviction to keep their lands always green and brimming with the liveliness of crops kept them encouraged for more cultivation.

    Planters Lifestyle in Malnad Region

    The routine of the planters starts with daily bookkeeping, checking the pending tasks, and discussing with the workers about the next priority task. Nature is a season bound activity happening around us quietly. The crops grown at the estates will need care at appropriate days/months to keep them away alive and fruitful. The planter has the work charted for all seasons during the year. Main tasks during the season are attended like spraying during the monsoon or tilling the land during the beginning of summer months and irrigation during the monsoon. The days and months of a planter always remain totally busy with activities to maintain the plantations and also keep developing new plants for replanting.

    Agriculture lifestyle in Malnad

    People from the Malnad region will connect to these lifestyles of their parents. As growing up kids you could have witnessed a lot of the agriculture activities happening at your home. We at Travel Malnad® feel so happy to have created a lot of Agri-Tourism packages for travelers who wanted to live a planters’ life in the Malnad region. Today, a few of our guests have purchased small pieces of land in the Malnad and are practicing agriculture. This makes our team more energetic about creating a lot of ‘happy minds’ than just doing some ‘package selling’ or ‘room selling’ competition in the tourism industry. Recently, the founders of Travel Malnad® visiting these properties and have captured breathtaking photos of the agricultural lands which were once left barren by the past owners.

  • Fruits grown in the Malnad region and their speciality

    Malnad region in Karnataka is one of the most fertile lands in South India. If you are a person who loves to do agriculture, then you must do it in Malnad. The region is one of the top places in South India for growing Coffee, Tea, Arecanut, Pepper, and other spices. Fruits grown in the Malnad region are unique in their taste. Some of the fruits grown in the Malnad region are Papaya, Jackfruit, Rambutan, Litchi, Orange, Mango, Banana, Pear, Guava, etc. There are a lot of other fruits that grow in the forest which you get to see only during their season.

    Organic farming is one of the traditional formats of agricultural methods used in the Malnad region. Our ancestors in the Malnad region never knew about chemical fertilizers, hence organic farming was the only format they used in their farmlands. The fruits usually grown in organic farming will be highly nutritious compared to the ones grown using chemical fertilizers. Yes, there are different theories created by different research centers and they might argue about the quantity of production. But the fundamental reason for eating fruits is to get maximum nutrition out of it. If that is achieved through organic farming with a percentage of crop loss will be still a positive thing for human health.

    Rambutan is one of the fruits from a foreign country that grows very well in the Malnad climate. I think you can generate high yield even using minimum space. The markets are a little volatile though, for fruits grown in the Malnad region. One has to look for middlemen to ship it to bigger cities with a more urban population who would buy these fruits. The ruling state and center governments can come together in eliminating a lot of costs burdening factors in this fruit cultivation journey. Only then, farmers will think of going quality way than focusing on the quantity yield of their crops in the farmlands.

    The fast-paced lifestyle of people in cities is such that they hardly notice the difference between the organically produced and chemical products. Even the fruit vendors play a crucial role in marketing organic fruits. We all must take collective responsibility in bringing changes in the whole process. At least I see our future generation is more aware than what we are. They seem more inclined to using organic products than what’s sold for them with a certain color standard at a lesser price. Everything would take time to evolve, we have to keep educating people around us about the benefits of eating organic fruits or for that matter any food item. You can help yourself with good health and also the health of your family.

  • Monsoon season in Malnad Karnataka and lifestyle

    Rainy days in Malnad Region

    Monsoon in the Malnad region is like a feast for the eyes to see nature come to its full glory with greenery everywhere. A lot of agricultural activities are taken up during this very crucial period by the people of the Malnad region. Malnad region is one of the highest producers of Paddy, Coffee, Tea, Arecanut, Coconut, Pepper, and Cardamom crops in Karnataka. Of late, some places in Malnad have also started growing fruits, flowers, and other spices. Besides agriculture, this region is a major destination for homestay holiday services. If you have not traveled or stayed in the Malnad region using homestay services with Agri-Tourism offered by Travel Malnad®.

    Monsoon special food in Malnad

    Lifestyle in the Malnad region during the monsoon means a celebration for the locals. There will be agricultural activities everywhere with busy people in the fields. There will be a fresh food menu at homes with local delicacies like Kotte Kadabu (Jackfruit-Floor-Ball), Mushroom, Seasonal Fish, homemade papad, mango pickles, and many more. A lot of dishes that otherwise not exist during other seasons will come alive during the monsoon in Malnad.

    Greenery in Malnad region

    If you have traveled already to Malnad during the monsoon you would have seen many things that you otherwise will not get to see. People going to the paddy fields or estates will cover themselves with a black rug that you mostly get to see in rural Karnataka. It’s a traditional umbrella, jacket, and blanket during the monsoon season. The algae grown everywhere makes the whole landscape a green blanket on the earth. Yes, it will be slippery to walkers but a feast for nature lovers and photographers.

    Malnad holidays during monsoon season

    Life comes to its fullest form during monsoon in the malnad region. travelers visiting destinations in the malnad must be prepared sometimes for incessant rainy days. You may have to just sit with a cup of coffee and a nice book to read at our cottages watching the rain pour gloriously in front of you. Choose a Malnad homestay on Travel Malnad® and spend your monsoon trip to Karnataka in a most meaningful way. During monsoon, one must choose to stay at an estate or plantation homestays. The natural surroundings at these stays will look all the more green and vibrant during the rainy season.

  • My visit to homestays in malnad all the way from London

    Best Homestays in Karnataka for your trip

    Have you been on a trip to Karnataka and chosen homestay accommodation? Something from a reliable source like Travel Malnad®? This is a travelog I wanted to write immediately after my trip to Malnad in the month of Jan. Unfortunately, the pandemic, lockdowns, restrictions, business slowdowns have kind of kept me hooked to one or the other priority tasks. Human beings carry memories with them registered in their mind for a long period of time.

    My memory lane was so strongly imprinted by the etches of good holiday experiences created by my visit to the Malnad region in Karnataka using the portal travelmalnad.com (Travel Malnad®). These guys are the best and highly reliable in their commitment to service guarantee. No shoddy offers, no overpricing, and not even a booking fee for the service rendered. Besides these fundamentals, they are giving tourists the power of choosing verified stays with pre-check holiday packages.

    Malnad Homestays Facilities

    We were lucky that bumped their portal while searching casually on google. Later when I send the URL to my Bangalore buddy, he recommended going ahead with them as their teams had already used Travel Malnad® services. I am writing a lengthy prologue for this blog because in the past we had experienced a bad service provider and their arrogant attitude after the money is collected from us. This time it was different and even I personally called up the promoter of business and congratulated him on his visionary leadership in training his entire team.

    When you hear of homestay service, you think it’s cheap and the best accommodation. I found the services, location, ambiance of homestays are beyond the expectation that we had this time. Later we realized that we could actually customize our entire trip and saved a lot of money. No silly reasons were given by anyone during our trip by charging us extra cost. What we agreed had remained the same till we departed Bangalore. We happily tipped a lot of guys on the trip because we knew we had booked a real value for a money holiday package.

    Best Homestays in Karnataka

    Homestays in Karnataka could be at different destinations but you must choose Travel Malnad® as it will add a lot of pampering free services that are essential for your trip. For instance, we had been given a private villa for accommodation, we camped in a private hilltop property with the campfire, we were given glimpses of agri-tourism in Karnataka… All these things we had not even asked while booking our trip with Travel Malnad®. Later we got to know that its passion for showing real Malnad to tourists by the entire team gave all those access to us as tourists who had come all the way from London. It was fun, it was reliable, it was safe, it was an incredible malnad holiday experience for my entire family. There are a lot of other guys trying to either copycat Travel Malnad® or could be trying to create their own path in this. But trust me as I have compared different guys, this time it was a very relaxed trip without any bad surprises for my family. Peace of mind guaranteed to anyone who uses the service on their portal. I will be sharing my entire travelogue in a week’s time here so that you can see more photos and locations.

     

    Regards,

    Simon,

    London.

  • Malnad vacation planners in Karnataka made easy by estate homestays

    Malnad Vacation Homes in Estates

    The holiday services in Karnataka has become more fun for the traveler with estate homestays as accommodation. Earlier, estates like coffee, tea, areca plantations in Karnataka were accessible only to the planters. With the introduction of homestays in tourism, the traditional planters started to accept guests at their homes with stay facilities and food services. Ever since the homestays services opened up in rural parts of Karnataka, the nature-loving travelers looking for countryside holidays started visiting more often. Being a pioneer in this industry promoting rural homestays services in Karnataka, Travel Malnad® has delivered the best services since 2005. The hosts are selected and listed based on a strict criterion for professionalism and passion for tourism.

    Malnad homestay concept

    In the beginning years, we had a tough time convincing guests to stay in a remote location amidst an estate or forest region. Most people asked us ‘is it safe?’. Once they used our services their impression changed, they visited more often than we expected. Yes, the current pandemic in the world has slowed down all activities and the most hit is the tourism sector. We are most happy about some of our clients who we assisted in difficult times for their long-duration stays at our homestays. Either they were forced to vacate their rented homes or they just wanted to come and work from home amidst an estate ambiance. The best part of this journey is our hosts who have been very accommodating at all times with utmost love towards their services.

    Hosts at Best Malnad Homestays

    Hosts can list their stays free of cost at Travel Malnad® to receive our guests without any contract, agreement, or any type of silly paperwork. We have been a bridge between homestays in Karnataka and tourists from all over the globe since 2005. One thing we have kept it very clear is the transparent pricing and services offered. Our clients who have been visiting our stays ever since have received improved service quality every time they visit us. This has made them most happy as a consumer who is paying exactly for whatever the services offered. There is a ‘No Booking Fee’ guarantee for all our portal users. This helps you save a lot of money while making a reservation for your future holiday in Karnataka. The compare tool on our portal helps you get an unbiased comparison of price and facility of our listed malnad stays, then you can make an informed booking decision. Write to us or call us any time if you want to clarify more about the packages available for the season.

     

  • Malnad homestays in Karnataka that are best known for tasty food and friendly hosts

    The tourism industry in Karnataka opened a new chapter with the introduction of homestay accommodation for the tourists. We have all loved to stay at a family who has been the native of the destination we are visiting. This travel dream is made possible for all travelers to visit Karnataka with Malnad homestays accommodation. If you ever wondered how to take part in agritourism or nature studies in Karnataka then the answer is available at Travel Malnad®. This is one of the pioneer companies that is based out of the Malnad region in Karnataka. The team is from here, so you will have the best experiences assured for all your trips. The deep knowledge with best practices of Travel Malnad® has entrenched special place in the hearts for the visitors to Malnad.

    Malnad homestays

    We are proud to have evolved as a team in the tourism industry to serve clients with different requirements. Our food safaris are popular among travel enthusiasts and food lovers from all over the globe. Recently we had a team of young travel entrepreneurs who have made their mark in the industry tie-up with Travel Malnad® for exclusive food exploration trips for their clients. This is possible for us with the immense trust kept on our services by our partnered hosts at Malnad destinations.

    Visit malnad for an amazing experience

    The purpose of any traveler looking for exploring a place is to get a nice experience. Opting Malnad homestay for your trip on Travel Malnad® using the portal travelmalnad.com is like a guaranteed holiday experience. We have been serving since 2005, one thing we never altered in the service angle is the transparency of pricing & facilities. Out patrons are most happy to book stays with us as we never have one instance of blowing up the prices for more margins. You will get the perfect value for money holiday experience in the Malnad region. So thinking of visiting Malnad then plan your trip only at Travel Malnad® as you can save a lot of time & money by choosing our hosts.

     

  • Interesting facts and places to visit around Thirthahalli Malnad Homestays

    Thirthahalli Homestays

    Thirthahalli is a tiny township in Karnataka that you find in the Malnad region specifically. Those of you who have already seen it and explored in and around will be surprised to know more interesting facts about Thirthahalli that you might love to explore in your next visit. Thirthahalli has been a well-known place amongst people of Karnataka for its Nature, great leaders, poets, thinkers, and also tasty cuisines. Besides these facts, there are a lot more things that might be interesting to you.

    1. The month of December every year will witness a great fair called Yellamasye. The entire town gets lighted up for the grand celebrations with Rathabeedi filled with shopping stalls and shoppers from all over the places in Karnataka. You must see the last day cracker celebration that happens at the Tunga river bank. Thousands of people congregate in the moonlight to witness this grandeur.
    2. Chibbalagudde, which is at 4 Km from Thirthahalli town is one of its kind Ganesha Temple with ancient history tagged to its name. This is the only place in the whole district that has a natural fish pond where people can feed fishes and even touch them to take blessings.
    3. Kuppalli, national laureate Kuvempu’s birthplace is now a study center, museum, and gallery for enthusiasts who are interested in Malnad culture, literature, and lifestyle learning. Several literary events take place at this grand place in Tirthahalli.
    4. Agumbe is the Western Ghats junction between the Malnad region and Coastal Karnataka. Just a drive down the Ghat Section you will reach the Coastal region. This is the place where you can think of doing nature photography and trekking. You must be aware that prior permission from the Forest Department is a must to enter the forests in Agumbe.
    5. Arecanut plantations are the most popular agriculture crop in Thirthahalli. You will find a lot of plantations wherever you drive around in the destination. Travel Malnad® has some of the best plantation homestays in Thirthahalli for your luxurious accommodation requirement.
    6. There are selected places you find that give access to River Tunga. The water level will be friendly for swimmers and those who just want to play in the water. Travel Malnad® has waterfront stays exclusively for those who love these types of activities.
    7. You must be aware that open space partying or camping is prohibited in and around the Thirthahalli forest regions. If you want to do camping then do only at private properties suggested by Travel Malnad®. It will be safe & secure along with the best quality services offered on-site.
    8. Thirthahalli cuisine is one of the most popular types of cuisines under Malnad Recipes & Food. You will find a whole list of cuisines and also you can relish them by staying at any of the listed stays under travelmalnad.com.

    Nature Homestays in Thirthahalli

    There are a lot of nature trails and places to cover in Thirthahalli that hosts at Travel Malnad® can guide you freely and happily. You can customize a holiday package with us to gain the maximum out of your trip planner. The homestays we offer are exclusive properties suitable for a comfortable holiday experience.

     

  • Estate stays of Malnad for memorable trip experience in Karnataka

    Estate Homestays in Karnataka

    If you have been a nature loving traveller who has travelled many places till now we have brought you more ideas to add to your travel list. Malnad, a region which is a combination several places in Karnataka having some of the best hosts for your trip. There are homestays, cottages, villa rentals and tree houses for those of you who want to catch a book in your hand spend time reading for hours with chirping bird songs around you. There are villas we have right on the riverfront where you can spend an entire evening just listening to the beautiful music that river creates for you.

    The malnad homestays in estates are a segment in itself for nature enthusiasts and adventure travellers. There are multiple types of itineraries we have for you to choose from beyond just comparing and booking a homestay room online. Our guests are most happy travellers with transparent access to information & pricing for Homestays in Malnad. We have several activities at most of the stays we have for your trip to Malnad. It takes only a few minutes for you to compare and book a stay from the comfort of your home or office. We take pride in announcing that we have 80% retention of our guests who have been using our portal travelmalnad.com from India and abroad.

    Booking homestays made easy

    Travel Malnad® has been upgrading its services since 2005 to create happier travellers coming to Malnad year on year. A lot of other companies have tried to copycat Travel Malnad® but have not succeeded in creating that space in travellers heart. What is that makes Travel Malnad® special compared to any other service provider in this segment? Our pricing is the most affordable for travellers without compromising on any of the qualities in service rendered to guests. We do not charge ANY additional fee or over pricing any of the stays listed on our portal.

    The host will also not demand any extra charges unnecessarily burdening the travellers who has come for a superb holiday experience. This commitment we are having with the hosts has been a winning experience for our guests and hosts at the same time. No hidden costs or fake promotions for the sake of selling rooms. We have been transparent about the pricing & services offered for our guests at all times. Greatest advantage of booking your trip to Malnad Homestays with Travel Malnad® is the option for complete customization of your package to save money.

  • Malnad holiday packages with estate homestay accommodation

    Your trip to Malnad Region is made more affordable with Travel Malnad® Holidays Services. If you have been looking to save time money in choosing the best homestay then we have the best deal packages below. Take a free quote online using our portal and get your packages within few minutes.

    Travel Malnad Homestays Packages

    Check in & Check Out: 12 Noon / 24 Hours Available

    Below 5 Yrs Kids: No Charges

    GST Could be applicable at some stays.

    Standard Stays Per Adult Per Kid

    (5-12 Yrs)
    Only Accommodation Rs 800 Rs 400
    Bed & Breakfast Rs 1200 Rs 600
    MAP (Breakfast & Dinner) Rs 1500 Rs 750
    APAI (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Rs 1900 Rs 950
    Deluxe Stays
    Only Accommodation Rs 1000 Rs 500
    Bed & Breakfast Rs 1250 Rs 625
    MAP (Breakfast & Dinner) Rs 1750 Rs 875
    APAI (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Rs 2100 Rs 1050
    Super Deluxe Stays
    Only Accommodation Rs 1250 Rs 625
    Bed & Breakfast Rs 1500 Rs 750
    MAP (Breakfast & Dinner) Rs 2000 Rs 1000
    APAI (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Rs 2500 Rs 1250
    Premium Stays
    Only Accommodation Rs 1500 Rs 750
    Bed & Breakfast Rs 1750 Rs 875
    MAP (Breakfast & Dinner) Rs 2500 Rs 1250
    APAI (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Rs 3000 Rs 1500

    BOOK NOW

    Website: https://www.travelmalnad.com/

    Email: info@travelmalnad.com

    Call / Whatsapp: 9480565888 / 9480595888

    Travel Malnad® is a local Malnad Region Holiday Company with in-depth knowledge & experience in the tourism industry of Karnataka. You will be given the best malnad holiday service with experiential stays located amidst estates. 

  • How homestays in malnad in the new normal planning to operate

    Covid 19 in India has not left any industry affected by slowing down the operations. Economy as a whole is strained by the Covid 19 pandemic in the world. We are standing at a point where homestays in Malnad are looking at providing a different holiday experience for their guests without compromising on the hygiene. Sanitization of the premises is all the more important than anything else right now at the homestays. The hosts listed by Travel Malnad® have chalked out several strategies to future proof their business. Guests planning for the visit are also more cautious about the environment they are going to visit.

    Some of the tips for homestays in malnad region to operate during these difficult times:

    List your hygiene strategy:

    The idea of hygiene post Covid 19 outbreak has changed dramatically. Guests planning to visit are 90% concerned only about the safety and health of the staff. The hosts have to reassure to their guests about their cleaning process at the stay. If required publish small clipping of videos on portals like TravelMalnad.com to give more confidence to people planning their future travel to malnad.

    Change layout:

    The guests will appreciate the layout changes suiting current demands of the industry. Social distancing is one of the main challenges to be addressed at your homestay. Guests using meeting rooms or shared places have to follow the strict social distancing rules. You can adjust the spaces between chairs & tables or use screens to divide public areas.

    Leisure travel reinvented:

    For the safety of our guests we are encouraging them to take short distance trips during their leisure travel. It’s not advisable for cross border or cross province travel at this point in time. Travel Malnad® has been a popular company among people looking for safe and hygienic family or group travel in Karnataka even before the Covid 19. Now we have made it double secure with more stringent hygiene practices at our homestays in Malnad region.

    Agri tourism at malnad homestays:

    The idea of agri-tourism in Malnad region by Travel Malnad® is envisioned way back in 2005. Our guests were initially sceptic about the services and other nuances of Agri-Tourism in Malnad region. Once they got used it, they started getting their friends, families and colleagues in big numbers. We have helped a lot of tourists indulge in agricultural activities during their trips to Malnad with us. We have made it so fun for them that now a few of them have bought land and are agriculturists themselves. However in the present covid travel world we are strictly maintaining all measures advised by the authorities to make sure an awesome malnad holidays experience.

    Assure your guests about anti-virus measures:

    The measures taken for anti-virus protection at malnad homestays will become your important element in the SOPs. You must maintain good record digitally and manually about the guests who have stayed with you, their travel history and share it with local authorities on a consistent interval. These things will become more important factors for people to choose your homestay to book in future with a strong feeling about safety & hygiene.

    Choose Travel Malnad® – TravelMalnad.com

    It will be a collective responsibility of all stake holders in tourism industry to make sure that our guests are happy & feel safe at all times. We have been serving guests since 2005 and now is the time we are receiving calls from people who have booked with us in 2005 and had loved our approach to provide the best in class service. Today we are a strong network of hosts and service providers who are on the same page when it comes maintain hygiene measures at all our stays. Contact our experts if you need any help in planning travel to malnad region.